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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 2
Steam Deck LCD 256GB — 2022
Valve

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

2022

85
/ 100
From $399
Specdex verdict

Lenovo Legion Go takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Go lands at 87 and Steam Deck LCD 256GB at 85. That puts Lenovo Legion Go ahead by 2 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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 83).

Performance

Lenovo Legion Go

Compared on the performance sub-score

Lenovo Legion Go leads on performance (88 vs 85).

Value for money

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Steam Deck LCD 256GB more score per dollar ($399 vs $749).

Lenovo Legion Go 87
vs
85 Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Score breakdown

Lenovo Legion Go
87
performance 88
library 90
features 92
value 84
games 0
Steam Deck LCD 256GB
85
performance 85
library 0
features 83
value 82
games 83

Specs side-by-side

Lenovo Legion Go versus Steam Deck LCD 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec Lenovo Legion Go Steam Deck LCD 256GB
CPU
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
—
GPU
RDNA 3, 12 CUs
—
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
—
Battery
49.2 Wh
—
Release year
—
2022

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

Steam Deck LCD 256GB

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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB

Which is better, Lenovo Legion Go or Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +

Lenovo Legion Go scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB worth the price? +

At $399, Steam Deck LCD 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in performance.

Does Lenovo Legion Go or Steam Deck LCD 256GB 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 Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on features (92 vs 83). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Lenovo Legion Go or Steam Deck LCD 256GB? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on performance (88 vs 85). Compared on the performance sub-score.