# Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) vs Lenovo Legion Go: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) (Asus) and Lenovo Legion Go (Lenovo) among handheld gaming pcs. Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) is the cheaper of the two at $699.

## Side by side

| Spec | Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) | Lenovo Legion Go |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $699 | $699 |
| Brand | Asus | Lenovo |
| Released | 2023-06 | 2023-10 |
| Chip | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8c/16t, RDNA 3 12CU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8c/16t, RDNA 3 12CU) |
| Screen (in) | 7.0 in | 8.8 in |
| Screen resolution | 1920x1080 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh (Hz) | 120 | 144 |
| Battery (Wh) | 40 | 49.2 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 16 |
| Weight (g) | 608 | 854 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |

## Key differences

- Screen (in): Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) 7.0 in vs Lenovo Legion Go 8.8 in
- Screen resolution: Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) 1920x1080 vs Lenovo Legion Go 2560x1600
- Refresh (Hz): Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) 120 vs Lenovo Legion Go 144
- Battery (Wh): Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) 40 vs Lenovo Legion Go 49.2
- Weight (g): Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) 608 vs Lenovo Legion Go 854

## What reviewers say

**Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme)** — Two whitelisted lab testers (Tom's Hardware, Notebookcheck) reviewed the exact Ryzen Z1 Extreme model. Both praise its bright 120Hz 1080p IPS screen (measured ~465-474 nits) and the powerful AMD Zen4 Ryzen Z1 Extreme, and both note the handheld is more compact and lighter than the Steam Deck. Both flag short battery life during gaming — roughly one hour in Turbo and ~1.5-1.75 hours in Performance mode. (2 sourced reviews.)

**Lenovo Legion Go** — Three whitelisted testers (Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, TechRadar) hands-on-reviewed the original Z1 Extreme Legion Go in late 2023. All praise its big, bright 8.8-inch 144Hz display and versatile detachable controllers, but flag weak battery life. It uses an IPS panel, not OLED like the rival Steam Deck OLED. (3 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme): https://rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/spec/ (rog.asus.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- Lenovo Legion Go: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenovo_Legion_Go (en.wikipedia.org, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-ally-z1-extreme-2023-vs-lenovo-legion-go/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, Asus ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme) ($699) vs Lenovo Legion Go ($699) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-ally-z1-extreme-2023-vs-lenovo-legion-go/
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