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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
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) wins by 5
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — Controller · 2023
Sony

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Controller · 2023

92
/ 100
From $199
Specdex verdict

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Go lands at 87 and Sony DualSense Edge (Black) at 92. That puts Sony DualSense Edge (Black) ahead by 5 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 Sony DualSense Edge (Black) if…

  • ✓Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • ✓Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • ✓Cross-platform 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 90).

Performance

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Compared on the performance sub-score

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) leads on performance (92 vs 88).

Value for money

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) more score per dollar ($199 vs $749).

Lenovo Legion Go 87
vs
92 Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Score breakdown

Lenovo Legion Go
87
performance 88
library 90
features 92
value 84
games 0
Sony DualSense Edge (Black)
92
performance 92
library 0
features 90
value 82
games 86

Specs side-by-side

Lenovo Legion Go versus Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — full spec comparison
Spec Lenovo Legion Go Sony DualSense Edge (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
—
2023

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

Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Pros
  • +Hall-effect sticks (select SKUs)
  • +Hot-swap triggers (elite tier)
  • +Cross-platform compatibility
Cons
  • −Battery replacement paid on some
  • −Software dependency
  • −Stick drift still possible (non-Hall)

FAQ: Lenovo Legion Go vs Sony DualSense Edge (Black)

Which is better, Lenovo Legion Go or Sony DualSense Edge (Black)? +

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 Sony DualSense Edge (Black) worth the price? +

At $199, Sony DualSense Edge (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in performance.

Does Lenovo Legion Go or Sony DualSense Edge (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 Sony DualSense Edge (Black)? +

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

Which is better for performance, Lenovo Legion Go or Sony DualSense Edge (Black)? +

Sony DualSense Edge (Black) — leads on performance (92 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.