Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) vs ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB |
| VR support | true | false |
| Max resolution | 8K | 1080p |
Between the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) and ROG Ally Z1 Extreme, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) comes out ahead in storage / vr support, while the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme wins on several specs. Overall, the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) scores 72.7 and the ROG Ally Z1 Extreme scores 54.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 18.1 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 PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) if you care most about storage / vr support. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, vr support, max resolution. The single most decisive one: Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
The ROG Ally Z1 Extreme similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable ram, max refresh, ray tracing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) 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: Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) or ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme?
Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) leads the current Mars Score by 18.1 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare storage, max resolution against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) if…
Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) has the measurable edge on storage gb, has vr support, max resolution.
Choose ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme if…
ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 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 Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲Has VR support.
- ▲Max resolution: 8K (vs 1080p).
Why ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 8-core | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 2 (10.3 TFLOPS) | AMD RDNA 3 (~8.6 TFLOPS) |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Max resolution | 8Klead | 1080p |
| Max refreshⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Ray tracing | true | true |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
Storage
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storageⓘ | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) | ASUS - ROG Ally Z1 Extreme |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 2.1lead | 0 |
| USB ports | 4lead | 1 |
| Weight | 2.6 kg | 0.608 kglead |
| VR support | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Does PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) or ROG Ally Z1 Extreme have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which has more storage, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) or ROG Ally Z1 Extreme?+
PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) ships with 1024GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (Slim) or ROG Ally Z1 Extreme?+
ROG Ally Z1 Extreme supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.