Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go | Sony - PlayStation Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 512 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Max refresh | 144 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Ray tracing | true | false |
| VRR | true | false |
| Max resolution | 1600p | 1080p |
Between the Legion Go and PlayStation Portal, the Legion Go comes out ahead in storage / ram, while the PlayStation Portal wins on several specs. Overall, the Legion Go scores 63.3 and the PlayStation Portal scores 38.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Legion Go is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 24.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Legion Go if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, ram, max refresh, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 3100.00% more. 512 GB vs 16 GB.
The PlayStation Portal similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable disc drive, vr support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Legion Go is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Lenovo - Legion Go or Sony - PlayStation Portal?
Lenovo - Legion Go leads the current Mars Score by 24.9 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare ram, storage, max refresh, max resolution against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Lenovo - Legion Go if…
Lenovo - Legion Go has the measurable edge on storage gb, ram gb, max refresh hz.
Choose Sony - PlayStation Portal if…
Sony - PlayStation Portal does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Lenovo - Legion Go wins
- ▲Storage — 3100.00% more. 512 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲RAM — 300.00% more. 16 GB vs 4 GB.
- ▲Max refresh — 140.00% more. 144 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Has Ray tracing.
- ▲Has VRR.
- ▲Max resolution: 1600p (vs 1080p).
Why Sony - PlayStation Portal wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go | Sony - PlayStation Portal |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Custom ARM SoC |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 3 (~8.6 TFLOPS) | Snapdragon Adreno |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GBlead | 4 GB |
| Max resolution | 1600plead | 1080p |
| Max refreshⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Ray tracing | truelead | false |
| VRRⓘ | truelead | false |
Storage
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go | Sony - PlayStation Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 512 GBlead | 16 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSDlead | eMMC |
| Expandable storageⓘ | truelead | false |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go | Sony - PlayStation Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 0 | 0 |
| USB ports | 2lead | 1 |
| Weight | 0.854 kg | 0.529 kglead |
| VR support | false | false |
Frequently asked
Does Legion Go or PlayStation Portal have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which has more storage, Legion Go or PlayStation Portal?+
Legion Go ships with 512GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, Legion Go or PlayStation Portal?+
Legion Go supports up to 144Hz vs 60Hz.