Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Go
Z1 Extreme · 8.8″ QHD+ · Detachable controllers
87
/ 100
From $749
VS
Sony DualSense Edge (Black) wins by 5
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
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
| 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.