Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | ASUS - ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 2048 GB | 1024 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| VR support | true | false |
| Max resolution | 8K | 1080p |
Between the PlayStation 5 Pro and ROG Ally X, the PlayStation 5 Pro comes out ahead in storage / vr support, while the ROG Ally X wins on ram. Overall, the PlayStation 5 Pro scores 81 and the ROG Ally X scores 63.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The PlayStation 5 Pro is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 17.8 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 Pro 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. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
Pick the ROG Ally X if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. Its strongest claims are ram. The single most decisive one: RAM — 50.00% more. 24 GB vs 16 GB.
Both ship with comparable max refresh, ray tracing, disc drive, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the PlayStation 5 Pro 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 Pro or ASUS - ROG Ally X?
Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro leads the current Mars Score by 17.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare ram, storage, max resolution against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro if…
Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro has the measurable edge on storage gb, has vr support, max resolution.
Choose ASUS - ROG Ally X if…
ASUS - ROG Ally X has the measurable edge on ram gb.
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 Pro wins
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 2048 GB vs 1024 GB.
- ▲Has VR support.
- ▲Max resolution: 8K (vs 1080p).
Why ASUS - ROG Ally X wins
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 24 GB vs 16 GB.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | ASUS - ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Zen 2 8-core | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 3 (~16.7 TFLOPS) | AMD RDNA 3 (~8.6 TFLOPS) |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GB | 24 GBlead |
| Max resolution | 8Klead | 1080p |
| Max refreshⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Ray tracing | true | true |
| VRRⓘ | true | true |
Storage
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | ASUS - ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 2048 GBlead | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storageⓘ | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Sony - PlayStation 5 Pro | ASUS - ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 2.1lead | 0 |
| USB ports | 4lead | 1 |
| Weight | 3.1 kg | 0.678 kglead |
| VR support | truelead | false |
Frequently asked
Does PlayStation 5 Pro or ROG Ally X have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which has more storage, PlayStation 5 Pro or ROG Ally X?+
PlayStation 5 Pro ships with 2048GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, PlayStation 5 Pro or ROG Ally X?+
ROG Ally X supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.