This Black Friday, gamers have exciting opportunities to snag high-performance AMD Z1 Extreme handhelds at unbeatable prices. Notably, the Lenovo Legion Go is now available at an impressive $227 discount, bringing its price down to just $472.97. This is a significant steal, pricing it lower than the Steam Deck OLED and far cheaper than the Asus ROG Ally X, even amidst the ongoing Black Friday sales. While the Asus ROG Ally X offers slightly better performance compared to other Z1 Extreme handhelds like the Lenovo Legion Go and the Asus ROG Ally, the Legion Go stands out with its larger 8.8-inch screen and detachable controllers similar to the Nintendo Switch.
The Legion Go shines brightly as one of the top gaming PC handhelds you can purchase at this cost. It’s important to note that devices utilizing the Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7840U/Ryzen 8840U require a robust outlet or battery bank to outpace competitors like the Deck and Deck OLED. However, the performance you’re getting is commendable, especially if you plan to enjoy gaming at home.
Undoubtedly, the Lenovo Legion Go at this discounted price is hard to resist, though a few considerations must be mentioned to maintain a balanced perspective.
Firstly, for those without a desktop setup at home who wish to employ an external GPU docking solution, the Ally Extreme or Ally X might be more suitable due to their superior eGPU support. Legion Go’s dual USB4 is a welcome feature, but does not match up to OCuLink or the proprietary eGPU connector by Asus, meaning high-power GPUs might hit connection-related limits.
Another factor to keep in mind is the Legion Go’s IPS screen, as opposed to OLED. However, since OLED screens aren’t yet a universal standard in handhelds, this could be seen as a reasonable compromise. Although Steam Deck OLED offers superior contrast, the 8.8-inch IPS screens still hold their ground—particularly when you consider the greater resolution and refresh rate (1080p at 144Hz vs. 800p at 90Hz) compared to the Deck OLED’s 7.4-inch screen. For gamers who value large screens and immersive play, the Legion Go is undoubtedly appealing.
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