Lenovo Legion Go
Z1 Extreme · 8.8″ QHD+ · Detachable controllers
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
Zen 2 (6nm Sephiroth) · 7.4″ HDR OLED · 90 Hz
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Go lands at 87 and Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) at 91. That puts Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) ahead by 4 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 Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) if…
- ✓7.4″ HDR OLED at 90 Hz
- ✓6 nm "Sephiroth" APU revision improves efficiency
- ✓Best Linux gaming experience + strong emulation support
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Go | Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | ▲ Custom AMD Zen 2, 4C/8T (6 nm "Sephiroth" revision) |
| GPU | ▲ RDNA 3, 12 CUs | Custom AMD RDNA 2, 8 CUs |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X-7500 | 16 GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB | 512 GB NVMe (this SKU); 1 TB at $649 |
| Display | ▲ 8.8″ IPS, 144Hz, 2560×1600 | 7.4″ HDR OLED, 90 Hz, 1280×800 |
| Battery | 49.2 Wh | ▲ 50 Wh |
| Weight | — | 640 g |
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
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
- +7.4″ HDR OLED at 90 Hz
- +6 nm "Sephiroth" APU revision improves efficiency
- +Best Linux gaming experience + strong emulation support
- −Same Zen 2 4C/8T as the LCD generation
- −1280×800 native limits some modern titles
- −640 g — heavier than handheld norm
FAQ: Lenovo Legion Go vs Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)
Which is better, Lenovo Legion Go or Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB)? +
Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) worth the price? +
At $549, Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in library.
Does Lenovo Legion Go or Valve Steam Deck OLED (512 GB) 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.