Between the Legion Go S and PlayStation 5 Slim, the Legion Go S comes out ahead in several specs, while the PlayStation 5 Slim wins on disc drive and vr support. Overall, the Legion Go S scores 65.1 and the PlayStation 5 Slim scores 65.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The Legion Go S doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the PlayStation 5 Slim if you care most about disc drive and vr support. Its strongest claims are disc drive, vr support, max resolution.
Both ship with comparable ram, storage, max refresh, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Lenovo - Legion Go S wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Sony - PlayStation 5 Slim wins
- ▲Has Disc drive.
- ▲Has VR support.
- ▲Max resolution: 8K (vs 1080p).
Spec comparison
Performance
Storage
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go S | Sony - PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storage | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go S | Sony - PlayStation 5 Slim |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | truelead |
| HDMIⓘ | 0 | 2.1lead |
| USB ports | 2 | 4lead |
| Weight | 0.640 kglead | 3.2 kg |
| VR support | false | truelead |
Frequently asked
Does Legion Go S or PlayStation 5 Slim have a disc drive?+
PlayStation 5 Slim has a disc drive; Legion Go S is digital-only.
Which supports higher refresh rates, Legion Go S or PlayStation 5 Slim?+
PlayStation 5 Slim supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.
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