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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 (White) wins by 1
Sony DualSense (White) — Controller · 2020
Sony

Sony DualSense (White)

Controller · 2020

88
/ 100
From $69
Specdex verdict

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

In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Go lands at 87 and Sony DualSense (White) at 88. That puts Sony DualSense (White) 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 Sony DualSense (White) 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 86).

Performance

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sony DualSense (White)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sony DualSense (White) more score per dollar ($69 vs $749).

Lenovo Legion Go 87
vs
88 Sony DualSense (White)

Score breakdown

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

Specs side-by-side

Lenovo Legion Go versus Sony DualSense (White) — full spec comparison
Spec Lenovo Legion Go Sony DualSense (White)
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
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Battery
49.2 Wh
—
Type
—
Controller
Color
—
White
Release year
—
2020

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 (White)

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 (White)

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

Sony DualSense (White) scores 88 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 Sony DualSense (White) worth the price? +

At $69, Sony DualSense (White) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does Lenovo Legion Go or Sony DualSense (White) 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 (White)? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on features (92 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is the better value, Lenovo Legion Go or Sony DualSense (White)? +

Sony DualSense (White) — more score per dollar ($69 vs $749). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.