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PlayStation 5 Slim — 2023
Sony

PlayStation 5 Slim

2023

88
/ 100
From $499
VS
PlayStation 5 Slim wins by 1
Lenovo Legion Go — Z1 Extreme · 8.8″ QHD+ · Detachable controllers
Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Go

Z1 Extreme · 8.8″ QHD+ · Detachable controllers

87
/ 100
From $749
Specdex verdict

PlayStation 5 Slim takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, PlayStation 5 Slim lands at 88 and Lenovo Legion Go at 87. That puts PlayStation 5 Slim ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick PlayStation 5 Slim if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility

Pick Lenovo Legion Go if…

  • ✓8.8″ QHD+ display
  • ✓Detachable Joy-Con-style controllers
  • ✓FPS mode mouse-style controls
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Features

Lenovo Legion Go

Compared on the features sub-score

Lenovo Legion Go leads on features (92 vs 86).

Performance

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

PlayStation 5 Slim

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

PlayStation 5 Slim more score per dollar ($499 vs $749).

PlayStation 5 Slim 88
vs
87 Lenovo Legion Go

Score breakdown

PlayStation 5 Slim
88
performance 88
games 86
features 86
value 82
library 0
Lenovo Legion Go
87
performance 88
games 0
features 92
value 84
library 90

Specs side-by-side

PlayStation 5 Slim versus Lenovo Legion Go — full spec comparison
Spec PlayStation 5 Slim Lenovo Legion Go
Release year
2023
—
CPU
—
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
GPU
—
RDNA 3, 12 CUs
RAM
—
16 GB LPDDR5X-7500
Storage
—
512 GB / 1 TB
Display
—
8.8″ IPS, 144Hz, 2560×1600
Battery
—
49.2 Wh

PlayStation 5 Slim

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

Lenovo Legion Go

Pros
  • +8.8″ QHD+ display
  • +Detachable Joy-Con-style controllers
  • +FPS mode mouse-style controls
Cons
  • −Heavy at 854g
  • −Battery life modest
  • −Higher resolution costs framerate

FAQ: PlayStation 5 Slim vs Lenovo Legion Go

Which is better, PlayStation 5 Slim or Lenovo Legion Go? +

PlayStation 5 Slim scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is PlayStation 5 Slim worth the price? +

At $499, PlayStation 5 Slim delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Is Lenovo Legion Go worth the price? +

At $749, Lenovo Legion Go delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Does PlayStation 5 Slim or Lenovo Legion Go last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for features, PlayStation 5 Slim or Lenovo Legion Go? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on features (92 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is the better value, PlayStation 5 Slim or Lenovo Legion Go? +

PlayStation 5 Slim — more score per dollar ($499 vs $749). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.