Lenovo Legion Go vs Steam Deck OLED
Comparison
| Model Name | Lenovo Legion Go | Steam Deck OLED |
| Brand | Lenovo | Valve |
| Release Date | October 2023 | Q4 2023 |
| Price | $699 (512GB) $749 (1TB) | $549 (512GB) $649 (1TB) $679 (1TB Special Edition) |
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| OS | Windows 11 | SteamOS |
| Launcher | ||
| Custom Firmware (CFW) | Batocera | |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Custom AMD Zen 2 |
| Cores/Threads | 6 cores 12 threads @ 3.2 to 4.9 GHz (Z1) 8 cores 16 threads @ 3.3 to 5.1 GHz (Z1 Extreme) | 4 Cores 8 Threads @ 2.4 – 3.5 GHz |
| GPU | Custom RDNA3 | Custom AMD RDNA 2 with 8 CUs @ 1.0 to 1.6 GHz |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X 7500 MHz | LPDDR5 6400 MHz |
| Internal Storage Size | 512GB/1TB | 512GB/1TB |
| Internal Storage Type | PCIe 4 NVMe SSD | PCIe 3 NVMe SSD |
| Internal Storage Speed | ||
| Expandable Storage | microSD (up to 2TB) | microSD (max 1TB) |
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| Width | 299 mm | 298 mm |
| Height | 131 mm | 117 mm |
| Depth | 41 mm | 50 mm |
| Weight | 854g | 640g |
| Material | Plastic | |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Colors | Shadow Black | Black/Translucent Black (Special Edition only) |
| Shoulder / Trigger Buttons | ||
| Analog Sticks | Dual with L3/R3 and hall sensor | Dual with L3/R3 |
| Rumble / vibration | ||
| Battery Capacity | 49.2 Wh | 50 Wh |
| Fast Charging | ||
| Avg. Battery Life (tested) | 1 to 3 hours | 2.5 to 12 hours |
| Size (inches) | 8.8000000000000007 | 7.4 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1280 x 800 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:10 |
| Display Type | IPS | OLED |
| Touchscreen | ||
| Max Brightness | 500 nits | 1000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Protection | OCA laminated screen | OCA laminated screen |
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Network | ||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | ||
| TV Output | ||
| Ports | 2 x USB 4 | 1 x USB Type C |
| Others | ||
| Other features | Detachable controllers, kickstand, programmable buttons, RGB lighting, right controllers works as a mouse | Haptic feedback, capacitative touch trackpads, 4 additional grip buttons, supports Docking Station |
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| Compatibility Sheet | ||
| Passmark CPU Mark | 26087 | |
| Geekbench 6 | Single-core: 2148 Multi-core: 10565 | |
| Geekbench 5 | Single-core: 1956 Multi-core: 10917 | |
| Antutu | ||
| Cinebench R23 | Single-core: 1779 Multi-core: 14960 | |
| 3DMark | Night Raid: 27826 Fire Strike: 7590 Time Spy: 3346 |
Advantages of Lenovo Legion Go
- Larger 8.8 inch screen.
- Display is double the resolution of the screen on the Steam Deck OLED and has a 144 Hz refresh rate.
- More powerful CPU and GPU.
- Faster RAM and SSD.
- Right detachable controller can work like a mouse in the FPS mode.
- Runs on Windows 11. You can use it as a secondary productivity device.
- Comes with a built in kickstand!
- Hall sensor controls.
Advantages of Steam Deck OLED
- The most expensive Steam Deck OLED is still cheaper than the 512GB version of the Legion Go.
- Quieter.
- Much brighter and vibrant display.
- Slightly more compact than the Legion Go (the Steam Deck OLED is still considered a big device and it is not in any way a pocketable device).
- Runs on SteamOS – much more suited for gaming.
- At lower TDP, it performs better and has way better battery life.
- Dual touchpads.
- Faster charging.
- More comfortable and better ergonomics.
TLDR
Go for the Legion Go if you enjoy playing FPS and having the most powerful handheld with the biggest screen is your priority. However, if you are looking for a tried and tested device with an OLED screen, then go for the Steam Deck OLED. Either way, both are great devices and you can’t go wrong with either one.