Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Go
Z1 Extreme · 8.8″ QHD+ · Detachable controllers
87
/ 100
From $749
VS
ASUS ROG Ally X wins by 2
ASUS
ASUS ROG Ally X
Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
89
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict
ASUS ROG Ally X takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Go lands at 87 and ASUS ROG Ally X at 89. That puts ASUS ROG Ally X ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Lenovo Legion Go if…
- ✓8.8″ QHD+ display
- ✓Detachable Joy-Con-style controllers
- ✓FPS mode mouse-style controls
Pick ASUS ROG Ally X if…
- ✓80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
- ✓24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
- ✓Genuine Windows compatibility
Lenovo Legion Go 87
vs 89 ASUS ROG Ally X
Score breakdown
Lenovo Legion Go
87 performance 88
library 90
features 92
value 84
ASUS ROG Ally X
89 performance 92
library 92
features 90
value 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Go | ASUS ROG Ally X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| GPU | RDNA 3, 12 CUs | RDNA 3, 12 CUs |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X-7500 | ▲ 24 GB LPDDR5X-7500 |
| Storage | ▲ 512 GB / 1 TB | 1 TB M.2 2280 |
| Display | ▲ 8.8″ IPS, 144Hz, 2560×1600 | 7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p |
| Battery | 49.2 Wh | ▲ 80 Wh |
| Weight | — | 678 g |
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
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
FAQ: Lenovo Legion Go vs ASUS ROG Ally X
Which is better, Lenovo Legion Go or ASUS ROG Ally X? +
ASUS ROG Ally X scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Lenovo Legion Go worth the price? +
At $749, Lenovo Legion Go delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.
Is ASUS ROG Ally X worth the price? +
At $799, ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in performance.
Does Lenovo Legion Go or ASUS ROG Ally X 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.