This Black Friday, if you’re hunting for a killer deal on AMD Z1 Extreme handhelds, you’re in luck. Prices have never been this good, with the Lenovo Legion Go now slashed by a hefty $227, bringing it down to just $472.97. That’s not just competitive; it undercuts models like the Steam Deck OLED, and it’s a real steal compared to the Asus ROG Ally X, even with the current sales frenzy. While the ROG Ally X does offer some modest performance advantages over other Z1 Extreme handhelds like the Legion Go and the standard ROG Ally, it doesn’t exactly blow them out of the water. What’s more, the Legion Go stands out with its roomy 8.8-inch screen and detachable controllers, reminiscent of the Nintendo Switch.
In the realm of affordable gaming PCs, Legion Go is hard to beat. Now, these Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7840U/Ryzen 8840U handhelds do need a robust power source or battery bank to outperform devices like the Deck and Deck OLED effectively. That said, it’s reassuring to know you have that muscle when you need it, particularly if you’ll use the handheld for gaming at home.
It’s tempting to rave about the value proposition of the Lenovo Legion Go at this discount, but let’s keep it real and consider some trade-offs for balance.
For instance, if you don’t have a home desktop and are considering an external GPU setup, the Ally Extreme or Ally X might be worth another look. These options offer better eGPU support. While the Legion Go does flaunt dual USB4 support, it doesn’t quite stack up against OCuLink or Asus’ bespoke eGPU connections, so you might find high-powered GPUs a bit bottlenecked.
Then there’s the screen to consider. While the Legion Go sports an IPS display instead of an OLED, this isn’t necessarily a downside. OLED isn’t ubiquitous across all handhelds yet. Sure, the Steam Deck OLED delivers more vibrant contrasts, but the IPS screens hold their own—especially with a size advantage of 8.8 inches over the Deck OLED’s 7.4 inches, and with higher resolution and refresh rates (1080p at 144Hz versus 800p at 90 Hz). For gamers craving ample screen real estate and a more immersive experience, the Legion Go is an enticing option.
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