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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
VS
Lenovo Legion Go wins by 9
Nintendo Switch — 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Switch

2017

78
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Lenovo Legion Go takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Go lands at 87 and Nintendo Switch at 78. That puts Lenovo Legion Go ahead by 9 points — a decisive 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 Nintendo Switch if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility
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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 76).

Performance

Lenovo Legion Go

Compared on the performance sub-score

Lenovo Legion Go leads on performance (88 vs 78).

Value for money

Nintendo Switch

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Switch more score per dollar ($299 vs $749).

Lenovo Legion Go 87
vs
78 Nintendo Switch

Score breakdown

Lenovo Legion Go
87
performance 88
library 90
features 92
value 84
games 0
Nintendo Switch
78
performance 78
library 0
features 76
value 82
games 76

Specs side-by-side

Lenovo Legion Go versus Nintendo Switch — full spec comparison
Spec Lenovo Legion Go Nintendo Switch
CPU
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
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GPU
RDNA 3, 12 CUs
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RAM
16 GB LPDDR5X-7500
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Storage
512 GB / 1 TB
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Display
8.8″ IPS, 144Hz, 2560×1600
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Battery
49.2 Wh
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Release year
—
2017

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

Nintendo Switch

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

FAQ: Lenovo Legion Go vs Nintendo Switch

Which is better, Lenovo Legion Go or Nintendo Switch? +

Lenovo Legion Go scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. 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 Nintendo Switch worth the price? +

At $299, Nintendo Switch delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in value.

Does Lenovo Legion Go or Nintendo Switch 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, Lenovo Legion Go or Nintendo Switch? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on features (92 vs 76). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Lenovo Legion Go or Nintendo Switch? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on performance (88 vs 78). Compared on the performance sub-score.