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ASUS ROG Ally X — Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally X

Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery

89
/ 100
From $799
VS
ASUS ROG Ally X wins by 2
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

ASUS ROG Ally X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally X lands at 89 and Lenovo Legion Go at 87. That puts ASUS ROG Ally X ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Ally X if…

  • ✓80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
  • ✓24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
  • ✓Genuine Windows 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

Library

ASUS ROG Ally X

Compared on the library sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally X leads on library (92 vs 90).

Features

Lenovo Legion Go

Compared on the features sub-score

Lenovo Legion Go leads on features (92 vs 90).

Performance

ASUS ROG Ally X

Compared on the performance sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally X leads on performance (92 vs 88).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

ASUS ROG Ally X 89
vs
87 Lenovo Legion Go

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally X
89
performance 92
library 92
features 90
value 88
Lenovo Legion Go
87
performance 88
library 90
features 92
value 84

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally X versus Lenovo Legion Go — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally X Lenovo Legion Go
CPU
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
GPU
RDNA 3, 12 CUs
RDNA 3, 12 CUs
RAM
▲ 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
16 GB LPDDR5X-7500
Storage
1 TB M.2 2280
▲ 512 GB / 1 TB
Display
7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p
▲ 8.8″ IPS, 144Hz, 2560×1600
Battery
▲ 80 Wh
49.2 Wh
Weight
678 g
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ASUS ROG Ally X

Pros
  • +80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
  • +24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
  • +Genuine Windows compatibility
Cons
  • −Windows handheld UX still rough
  • −678 g — heavier than Steam Deck OLED
  • −No OLED option

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: ASUS ROG Ally X vs Lenovo Legion Go

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally X or Lenovo Legion Go? +

ASUS ROG Ally X scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Ally X worth the price? +

At $799, ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a Specdex score of 89 — 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 ASUS ROG Ally X 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 library, ASUS ROG Ally X or Lenovo Legion Go? +

ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on library (92 vs 90). Compared on the library sub-score.

Which is better for features, ASUS ROG Ally X or Lenovo Legion Go? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on features (92 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.