Lenovo Legion Go S vs ASUS ROG Ally X
ASUS ROG Ally X wins — ROG Ally X wins on performance; Legion Go S wins on value, especially the SteamOS model
Scores: Lenovo Legion Go S 7.5/10 · ASUS ROG Ally X 7.7/10
ROG Ally X wins on performance; Legion Go S wins on value, especially the SteamOS model.
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Lenovo Legion Go S | ASUS ROG Ally X |
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| APU | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Ryzen Z1 (non-Extreme) |
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| GPU CUs | 12 CU RDNA 3 | 4 CU RDNA 3 |
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| Display | 7" 1080p IPS 120Hz | 8" 1200p IPS 60Hz |
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| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
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| OS Options | Windows 11 | Windows 11 or SteamOS |
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| Battery | 80 Wh | 55.5 Wh |
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Lenovo Legion Go S
What works
- Z1 Extreme GPU is ~2–2.5× faster for demanding titles
- 80 Wh battery with longer gaming sessions at high TDP
- Premium ROG build quality and better grip ergonomics
What doesn't
- $799 is a steep premium over Legion Go S
- Windows 11 handheld UX requires more configuration
- Heavier at 678g than most handheld competitors
ASUS ROG Ally X
What works
- $499 SteamOS model — $300 cheaper than Ally X
- 8-inch 1200p display is the largest in the handheld PC segment
- SteamOS version delivers polished controller-first OS experience
What doesn't
- Z1 non-Extreme GPU struggles with demanding 2026 titles at quality settings
- Sustained 25W TDP causes thermal throttling
- SteamOS model lacks native Epic/Xbox Game Pass access
Bottom line
Our pick: ASUS ROG Ally X.
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