Display

This category doesn’t really apply here in the usual sense, because neither product has a screen. If we translate that to usability and setup clarity, the win goes to the WORX Pegasus WX051. WORX has a long-established reputation for straightforward, no-nonsense tool design, and the Pegasus line is well known for quick deployment and simple transitions between bench and sawhorse modes. The PONY offers more adjustment options on paper, but that can also mean more faff when you just want to get a board clamped and cut. Winner: WORX Pegasus WX051, because it is more immediately intuitive for everyday workshop use.

Performance

For raw capacity, the PONY takes the lead. It is rated at 227 kg as a workbench and 454 kg as a sawhorse, which is a serious figure for anyone handling sheet goods, doors, or heavier softwood stock. That said, a load rating is only part of performance. The WORX Pegasus is widely liked because it feels quick and stable for typical DIY tasks: trimming skirting, supporting plywood, assembling cabinets, or holding timber for drilling and sanding. In a real garage workshop, speed matters as much as headline capacity. If you’re cutting oak worktops or dealing with heavier joinery jobs, PONY wins on paper; for most home users, WORX is the more practical performer. Winner: PONY, narrowly, for higher stated load capacity.

Build quality and design

This is where the decision gets interesting. The WORX Pegasus WX051 is lighter, more portable, and has the kind of compact folding design that suits UK sheds, loft workshops, and small garages where storage space is always at a premium. Its quick clamps and holding pegs make it a very usable platform for general DIY and light woodworking. The PONY counters with a more feature-rich design: 6 adjustable height settings, 4 quick clamps, 4 clamp dogs, and a tool tray. That makes it more adaptable for different tasks and working positions, especially if you’re alternating between bench work and sawhorse support. However, more features can mean more complexity and more parts to manage. For clean, efficient design, WORX feels more refined; for versatility, PONY is stronger. Winner: tie, with WORX better for simplicity and PONY better for adjustability.

Battery life

Neither product is battery-powered, so there is no battery life to compare. In practical terms, that is a plus for both: no charging, no runtime anxiety, and no degradation from battery ageing. For workshop use, mains-free portability is a real advantage if you’re working in a garden, driveway, or on site. Winner: tie.

Price and value for money

The WORX Pegasus WX051 costs £119.99, while the PONY 2-in-1 costs £159.99, making WORX £40 cheaper. That is a meaningful gap in this category, especially when both products already have strong review scores: 4.8/5 from 1,882 reviews for WORX, and 4.7/5 from 1,556 reviews for PONY. The WORX is the better value if you want a dependable folding workbench for routine DIY, furniture assembly, light carpentry, and general workshop duties. The PONY asks for more money, but you are paying for the extra load ratings, extra clamps, extra clamp dogs, tool tray, and adjustable height options. If you’ll use those features regularly, the premium is justified; if not, it is hard to ignore the cheaper, better-rated Pegasus. Winner: WORX Pegasus WX051.

Game library/features

Again, the product category doesn’t involve a game library. Interpreting this as feature set, the PONY has the broader spec sheet. Six adjustable heights is a real advantage if you work on varied tasks or want to reduce bending over during longer jobs. The included tool tray is also genuinely useful in a busy workshop, keeping screws, pencils, tape measures, and blades close at hand. The WORX Pegasus is less feature-dense, but its quick-clamp system and holding pegs cover the essentials very well. For feature count, PONY wins; for features you’ll actually use without overthinking, WORX is cleaner. Winner: PONY.

Overall user experience

For most people, the WORX Pegasus WX051 delivers the better day-to-day experience. It is cheaper, has the stronger rating, and is likely to feel more nimble in a real-world UK DIY setup where space is tight and jobs are varied. It is the sort of tool you pull out often because it is easy to store, fast to set up, and does the basics well. The PONY is the more ambitious bench, with higher load ratings and more adjustability, but it is also the pricier and more complex option. If you are a serious hobbyist working on heavier timber, doors, or repeated clamping tasks, the PONY’s extra capacity and accessories make sense. For everyone else, the Pegasus is the smarter buy.

Overall summary: the PONY 2-in-1 wins on capacity and feature count, but the WORX Pegasus WX051 wins on value, simplicity, and the confidence that comes from a higher user rating at a lower price. Unless you specifically need the PONY’s higher load ratings and extra adjustability, the WORX is the one I’d buy.