Lenovo Legion Go
Z1 Extreme · 8.8″ QHD+ · Detachable controllers
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Controller · 2017
Lenovo Legion Go takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Go lands at 87 and Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) at 86. That puts Lenovo Legion Go ahead by 1 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 Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) if…
- ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- ✓Cross-platform compatibility
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
Lenovo Legion GoCompared on the features sub-score
Lenovo Legion Go leads on features (92 vs 84).
Performance
Lenovo Legion GoCompared on the performance sub-score
Lenovo Legion Go leads on performance (88 vs 86).
Value for money
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) more score per dollar ($69 vs $749).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Go | Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Type | — | Controller |
| Color | — | Black |
| Release year | — | 2017 |
Lenovo Legion Go
- +8.8″ QHD+ display
- +Detachable Joy-Con-style controllers
- +FPS mode mouse-style controls
- −Heavy at 854g
- −Battery life modest
- −Higher resolution costs framerate
Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
- +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
- +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
- +Cross-platform compatibility
- −Battery replacement paid on some
- −Software dependency
- −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)
FAQ: Lenovo Legion Go vs Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)
Which is better, Lenovo Legion Go or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)? +
Lenovo Legion Go scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 Pro Controller (Black) worth the price? +
At $69, Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Does Lenovo Legion Go or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black) 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 Pro Controller (Black)? +
Lenovo Legion Go — leads on features (92 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for performance, Lenovo Legion Go or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller (Black)? +
Lenovo Legion Go — leads on performance (88 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.