This Black Friday brings amazing discounts on powerful AMD Z1 Extreme handhelds, with a standout deal offering the Lenovo Legion Go at an unbeatable $472.97 thanks to a hefty $227 price cut. This bargain knocks it well below the cost of even the Steam Deck OLED and significantly cheaper than the Asus ROG Ally X, despite the ongoing Black Friday offers. While the Asus ROG Ally X only offers small performance improvements over other Z1 Extreme models like the Lenovo Legion Go, the Legion Go holds its own with a much larger 8.8-inch display and detachable controllers similar to the Nintendo Switch.
The Legion Go stands out as one of the top gaming PC handhelds for this price range. Although the Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7840U/Ryzen 8840U models demand a robust outlet or battery pack to fully outpace the Steam Deck and its OLED counterpart, the high-level performance available is still a major perk, particularly for gamers wanting to enjoy it at home as well.
While the value of the Lenovo Legion Go at this price is hard to beat, some potential downsides deserve a mention for a well-rounded perspective.
For starters, if you’re a user without a desktop setup at home and are considering an external GPU dock, you might lean towards an Ally Extreme or Ally X. These models offer better eGPU support compared to the Legion Go. Although the Lenovo comes with dual USB4 support, it doesn’t quite match up to OCuLink or Asus’ proprietary eGPU connector, so powerful GPUs may face limitations due to the connection.
Another point to consider is the screen technology— the Legion Go has an IPS display rather than OLED. However, since OLED isn’t yet the standard for handhelds, it’s more of a trade-off than a downside. While the Steam Deck’s OLED offers better contrast, the 8.8-inch IPS screen of the Legion Go offers a competitive alternative, particularly with its higher resolution and refresh rate (1080p at 144Hz compared to 800p at 90Hz). This could be perfect for gamers who appreciate more screen space and a rich gaming experience.
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