Both the Lenovo Legion Go and the Asus ROG Ally X run Windows 11, carry an $799 price tag, and top out at PlayStation 3 emulation, so the choice comes down to hardware details rather than capability gaps. The Legion Go launched in October 2023 and is available with either the Ryzen Z1 or the more powerful Ryzen Z1 Extreme, while the ROG Ally X, released July 2024, ships exclusively with the Z1 Extreme. Buyers who want Lenovo's detachable controllers may prefer the Legion Go; those who want Asus's refinements and a guaranteed top-tier chip should consider the Ally X.
| Lenovo Legion Go | ROG Ally X | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $799 |
| Brand | Lenovo | Asus |
| Released | 2023 / 10 | 2024 / 07 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| CPU | AMD Zen 4 | AMD Zen 4 |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 740M / 780M | AMD Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) | 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) |
| Storage | Internal 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD | Internal 1 TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts | Heatpipe Dual Fans Ventilation cutouts |
| Power tier | High-end | High-end |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 8.8 inch | 7.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Pixel density | 343.05 PPI | 314.7 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 49.2 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Weight | 854 grams | 678 grams |
| Dimensions | 299 mm x 131 mm x 41 mm | 280.2 mm x 114 mm x 36.9 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Shadow Black | Black |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth |
| Video out | USB-C video out Top & Bottom facing | USB-C video out Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C x2 Top & Bottom facing | USB-C x2 Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Top facing | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| Lenovo Legion Go | ROG Ally X | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | A | A |
| Nintendo 64 | A | A |
| Dreamcast | A | A |
| PSP | A | A |
| Sega Saturn | A | A |
| GameCube | A | A |
| Nintendo 3DS | A | A |
| Nintendo Wii | A | A |
| PlayStation 2 | A | A |
| Switch | A- | A |
| Wii U | A | A |
| PlayStation 3 | B | A |
Bottom line: the ROG Ally X is more powerful and emulates more demanding systems.
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