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Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) — Controller · 2017
Nintendo

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Controller · 2017

78
/ 100
From $79
VS
Lenovo Legion Go wins by 9
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
Specdex verdict

Lenovo Legion Go takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) lands at 78 and Lenovo Legion Go at 87. That puts Lenovo Legion Go ahead by 9 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) if…

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

Pick Lenovo Legion Go if…

  • ✓8.8″ QHD+ display
  • ✓Detachable Joy-Con-style controllers
  • ✓FPS mode mouse-style controls
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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 76).

Performance

Lenovo Legion Go

Compared on the performance sub-score

Lenovo Legion Go leads on performance (88 vs 78).

Value for money

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) more score per dollar ($79 vs $749).

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) 78
vs
87 Lenovo Legion Go

Score breakdown

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White)
78
performance 78
games 86
features 76
value 82
library 0
Lenovo Legion Go
87
performance 88
games 0
features 92
value 84
library 90

Specs side-by-side

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) versus Lenovo Legion Go — full spec comparison
Spec Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) Lenovo Legion Go
Type
Controller
—
Color
White
—
Release year
2017
—
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

Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (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)

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

FAQ: Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) vs Lenovo Legion Go

Which is better, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or Lenovo Legion Go? +

Lenovo Legion Go scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 9. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) worth the price? +

At $79, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) delivers a Specdex score of 78 — strongest in games.

Is Lenovo Legion Go worth the price? +

At $749, Lenovo Legion Go delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Does Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or Lenovo Legion Go 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, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or Lenovo Legion Go? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on features (92 vs 76). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Nintendo Joy-Con Pair (White) or Lenovo Legion Go? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on performance (88 vs 78). Compared on the performance sub-score.