Valve
Steam Deck OLED
$789
Released 2023-11
Best Handheld Gaming Pcs · head-to-head
Steam Deck OLED vs Lenovo Legion Go
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lenovo Legion Go is cheaper at $699. Every spec and price links to its source.
Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Go
$699Cheaper
Released 2023-10
Which is better: the Steam Deck OLED or Lenovo Legion Go?
The Steam Deck OLED wins 2 of the 3 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 1. The Lenovo Legion Go is the cheaper at $699. Get the Steam Deck OLED for the stronger spec sheet, the Lenovo Legion Go to spend less.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Steam Deck OLED | Lenovo Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $789 | $699 |
| Brand | Valve | Lenovo |
| Released | 2023-11 | 2023-10 |
| Chip | AMD Sephiroth APU (6nm, Zen 2 4c/8t, RDNA 2 8CU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8c/16t, RDNA 3 12CU) |
| Screen (in) | 7.4 in | 8.8 in |
| Screen resolution | 1280x800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh (Hz) | 90 | 144 |
| Battery (Wh) | 50 | 49.2 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 16 |
| Weight (g) | 640 | 854 |
| OS | SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) | Windows 11 Home |
| Release | 2023-11 | 2023-10 |
Sources — Steam Deck OLED: steamdeck.com (verified 2026-06-23). Lenovo Legion Go: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Steam Deck OLED and Lenovo Legion Go?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.
- Chip: Steam Deck OLED AMD Sephiroth APU (6nm, Zen 2 4c/8t, RDNA 2 8CU) vs Lenovo Legion Go AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8c/16t, RDNA 3 12CU)
- Screen (in): Steam Deck OLED 7.4 in vs Lenovo Legion Go 8.8 in
- Screen resolution: Steam Deck OLED 1280x800 vs Lenovo Legion Go 2560x1600
- Refresh (Hz): Steam Deck OLED 90 vs Lenovo Legion Go 144
- Battery (Wh): Steam Deck OLED 50 vs Lenovo Legion Go 49.2
- Weight (g): Steam Deck OLED 640 vs Lenovo Legion Go 854
- OS: Steam Deck OLED SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) vs Lenovo Legion Go Windows 11 Home
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Steam Deck OLED
Two whitelisted testers (Engadget, Tom's Guide) hands-on-reviewed this exact model and agree it's a definitive mid-cycle upgrade, not the awaited Steam Deck 2. The OLED HDR display draws unanimous praise; both note raw CPU/GPU performance is essentially unchanged and the chassis stays large. RTINGS, The Verge and Notebookcheck were not fetched. (2 sourced reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: OLED HDR display is a major, vibrant upgrade over the original LCD (brighter, wider gamut); Longer battery life plus cooler thermals; Lighter build and faster Wi-Fi.
Flagged: Not a 'Steam Deck 2' — CPU/GPU performance is basically unchanged; Same large chassis; best as an around-the-house console rather than truly travel-friendly.
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, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Large, bright 8.8-inch 144Hz display with vivid, well-saturated colors (~476 nits measured); Versatile design: detachable controllers, sturdy full-length kickstand, dual USB-C ports; Capable Z1 Extreme performance for AAA and esports titles once settings are tuned.
Flagged: Poor battery life — roughly a few hours per charge, under 2 hours while gaming; Native 2560x1600 resolution is impractical for games; usable lower resolutions look muddy on the big screen; Clumsy to navigate Windows 11 with the controllers.