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ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) vs Lenovo Legion Go (2023)

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ASUSROG Ally X (2024)LenovoLegion Go (2023)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2024October 2023
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPUAMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 8 coresAMD Ryzen Z1 or Ryzen Z1 Extreme
GPUAMD Radeon Graphics, RDNA 3AMD Radeon Graphics (integrated)
GPU compute8.6 TFLOPS–
Memory24 GB16 GB
Storage1 TB, 2 TB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Disc driveNoNo
CPUZen 4, 4 nm, 8 cores / 16 threads, 24 MB total cache and up to 5.10 GHz; 9–30 W processor power rangeRyzen Z1 Extreme has 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.3 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost, with 8 MB L2 and 16 MB L3 cache. Ryzen Z1 has 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.2 GHz base and up to 4.9 GHz boost, with 6 MB L2 and 16 MB L3 cache. Processor availability varies by configuration and market.
GPURDNA 3, 12 compute units and up to 2.7 GHz; graphics share system memoryIntegrated AMD Radeon Graphics, shared system memory and DirectX 12 support
Memory detail24 GB on board, dual channel; launch announcement specifies LPDDR5X-7500, while current maker tables say LPDDR516 GB LPDDR5X-7500 soldered to the system board; no memory slots
Storage detailPCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; 1 TB in the global sheet and an additional 2 TB configuration in the US sheet; availability varies by marketPCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 SSD, with one drive slot; Lenovo lists 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB offerings. Storage and processor availability vary by market. First sale on 31 October 2023 is documented by Windows Central's contemporary availability report; Lenovo's EMEA announcement stated November 2023 for that region.
Storage expansionReplaceable M.2 2280 SSD and UHS-II microSD reader for SD, SDHC and SDXCmicroSD card reader; Lenovo's launch announcement states support for up to 2 TB of additional storage
Display and video
Built-in screen7″ LCD, 1920 × 1080, 120 Hz8.8″ LCD, 2560 × 1600, 144 Hz
Built-in screenIPS-level, anti-glare and low-reflection; 500 nits, 100% sRGB and 75.35% Adobe RGB; 7 ms response; 10-point touch; Gorilla Glass VictusIPS touchscreen with 10-point in-cell touch, 500 nits brightness, 97% DCI-P3 coverage and 1500:1 contrast; glossy anti-fingerprint surface, Gorilla Glass 5 and 16:10 aspect ratio
Video outputDisplayPort over both USB-C ports; USB4 port specifies DisplayPort 1.4 and FreeSync support; no maximum external resolution or frame rate published in the sheets usedBoth USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4; an external display and separate peripherals can be connected for TV or desktop use
Variable refresh rateAMD FreeSync Premium on the built-in display–
AudioTwo speakers with Smart Amplifier, Dolby Atmos, headphone Hi-Res certification, array microphone and AI noise cancellingTwo 2 W speakers, high-definition audio and dual microphones; no camera
Design and power
Weight678 g–
Battery life detail80 Wh, four-cell lithium-ion; no claimed gaming runtime49.2 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Lenovo claims 7.1 hours in MobileMark 25 and 7.55 hours of local 1080p video at 150 nits; these are not gaming-runtime figures. Controllers are rated for up to 11 hours separately. Super Rapid Charge is rated at 30% in 10 minutes, 70% in 30 minutes and 100% in 80 minutes under Lenovo's stated conditions.
Power use65 W USB-C adapter, 20 V / 3.25 A; whether a charger is included varies by country and model65 W USB-C adapter with Power Delivery 3.0 and universal 100–240 V input; adapter design varies by country. Lenovo's launch announcement describes battery bypass when gaming plugged in and up to 25 W TGP in Custom Mode.
ColoursBlack; maker dimensions 28.0 × 11.1 × 2.47–3.69 cm (W × D × H)Shadow Black. Current PSREF gives less than 854 g with controllers and less than 640 g without; the launch announcement gives nominal 854 g and 640 g. Dimensions are 298.83 × 131 × 40.7 mm with controllers, or 210 × 131 × 20.1 mm for the main unit.
In the box–Carry bag with controller dock; bundled accessories and power adapter vary by market
Connections
PortsUSB4 Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 compliance and Power Delivery 3.0; USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery; 3.5 mm combo jack; UHS-II microSD readerTwo USB4 Type-C ports at up to 40 Gbps with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0; one 3.5 mm headphone/microphone socket; one microSD reader; two five-point pogo-pin controller connectors
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi 6E, tri-band 2 × 2; current maker sheets specify Bluetooth 5.4 and say the version may vary with the operating systemAMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 (802.11ax), 2×2, and Bluetooth 5.3 in the current PSREF; the launch announcement listed Bluetooth 5.2. Bluetooth operation can be lower depending on OS and drivers.
ControllerTwo full-size analogue sticks, Hall effect triggers, bumpers, D-pad, A/B/X/Y, View, Menu, Command Center, Armoury Crate and two assignable grip buttons; HD haptics, six-axis gyro, Aura Sync lighting and fingerprint sensor; launch announcement rates the redesigned joysticks for five million cyclesDetachable Legion TrueStrike controllers with Hall effect joysticks, analogue triggers, D-pad, ABXY buttons, bumpers, assignable grip buttons and release buttons. The right controller has a 28.5 × 28.5 mm touchpad, mouse wheel and optical sensor for FPS mode with its controller base. Accelerometer, six-axis gyroscope, ambient light sensor, HD haptics and RGB joystick lighting.
Backward compatibilityWindows 11 Home with Armoury Crate SE; PC game stores and launchers subject to each game's requirements. Maker product-security update support runs to 31 December 2028.Windows 11 Home or Home Single Language, with Legion Space for supported PC game launchers; game compatibility and performance vary by title

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