This Black Friday, some of the most powerful AMD Z1 Extreme handheld gaming devices are being offered at incredibly low prices. Take, for instance, the Lenovo Legion Go, now available with a jaw-dropping discount of $227, bringing it down to just $472.97. This markdown makes it more affordable than even the Steam Deck OLED and significantly less expensive than the Asus ROG Ally X, even amidst the ongoing Black Friday deals. While the Asus ROG Ally X might offer slight performance improvements compared to other devices with the Z1 Extreme chipset, such as the Lenovo Legion Go, the latter stands out due to its larger 8.8-inch screen and detachable controllers reminiscent of the Nintendo Switch, unlike the Asus models.
In terms of value for money, the Legion Go ranks among the best gaming PC handhelds you can find at this price range. Even though devices using the Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7840U/Ryzen 8840U chips demand a robust power source to operate at levels that surpass those of the Deck and Deck OLED, having that kind of power at your fingertips is quite appealing, especially if you’re gaming primarily at home.
However, it’s important to consider a few potential drawbacks, as no device is without its downsides, and objectivity is key. First, if you’re someone who lacks a desktop and wishes to use an external GPU docking solution, alternatives like the Ally Extreme or Ally X might serve you better, as they offer enhanced eGPU support. Although the Legion Go features dual USB4 ports, this doesn’t quite measure up to the capabilities of an OCuLink or the proprietary eGPU connector from Asus, which could limit the performance of powerful GPUs due to connection bottlenecks.
Moreover, the Legion Go uses an IPS screen rather than an OLED one. While OLED screens indeed offer better contrast, IPS displays are still impressive, especially considering the Legion Go’s larger size of 8.8 inches compared to the Deck OLED’s 7.4 inches. The Legion Go also trumps with a higher resolution and refresh rate, boasting 1080p at 144Hz over the Deck OLED’s 800p at 90Hz. For gamers who value a larger display and an immersive experience, this trade-off might actually be a plus.
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