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ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme — 2023
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

2023

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
Lenovo Legion Go wins by 3
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

Lenovo Legion Go takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme lands at 84 and Lenovo Legion Go at 87. That puts Lenovo Legion Go ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 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 82).

Performance

Lenovo Legion Go

Compared on the performance sub-score

Lenovo Legion Go leads on performance (88 vs 84).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 84
vs
87 Lenovo Legion Go

Score breakdown

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme
84
performance 84
games 82
features 82
value 82
library 0
Lenovo Legion Go
87
performance 88
games 0
features 92
value 84
library 90

Specs side-by-side

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme versus Lenovo Legion Go — full spec comparison
Spec ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme 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

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme

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: ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme vs Lenovo Legion Go

Which is better, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Lenovo Legion Go? +

Lenovo Legion Go scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme worth the price? +

At $699, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme delivers a Specdex score of 84 — 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 Z1 Extreme 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, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Lenovo Legion Go? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on features (92 vs 82). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for performance, ASUS ROG Ally Z1 Extreme or Lenovo Legion Go? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on performance (88 vs 84). Compared on the performance sub-score.