Name | Asus ROG Ally Z1 Extreme | Lenovo Legion Go 2 |
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MSRP | $649.99 | $1099 |
Released | 2023 | 2025 |
Availability | Available | Announced; October 2025 |
Current price | Asus, Amazon | Lenovo, Amazon |
Operating system | ||
Operating system & version | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Display specifications | ||
Display type | IPS LCD | OLED |
Display size (inch) | 7.0″ | 8.8″ |
Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1920×1080 | 1920×1200 |
Refresh rate (max) | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
Variable refresh rate (VRR)? | Yes, FreeSync Premium | Yes |
Brightness (max) | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Brightness auto-adjust? | ❌ | ✔ |
Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
Processing & performance hardware | ||
CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z2 |
CPU speed (max) | 5.1 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
GPU | RDNA 3 | Radeon 780M (RDNA 3) |
GPU speed (max) | 2.7 GHz max | 2.7 GHz max |
GPU cores | 12 cores | 12 cores |
RAM (options) | 16 GB | 16 | 32 GB |
RAM speed | 6400 MT/s | 7500 MT/s |
Storage space | ||
Internal storage options (GB) | 512 | 512 | 1TB (+$100) |
Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Form factor (SSD) | M.2 2230 | M.2 2242 |
MicroSD card slot? | Yes; UHS-II | Yes; UHS-II |
Other built-in hardware | ||
Microphone? | ✔ | ✔ 2× |
Speakers? | ✔ 2× | ✔ 2× |
Haptics? (vibration motors) | ✔ HD haptics | ✔ |
Light sensor? | ✔ | ✔ |
Webcam? | ❌ | ❌ |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
Ports | ||
USB-C (charging) port | 1× USB-C 3.2 | 2× USB-C 4 |
USB-A port? | ❌ | ❌ |
Headphone jack? (3.5 mm AUX out) | ✔ | ✔ |
Video out? | DisplayPort via USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C |
Other ports | ROG XG Mobile Interface | None |
Battery | ||
Charging speed (max) | 65 W | 65 W |
Battery capacity | 40 Wh | 74 Wh |
Hours of battery life (as specified) | not specified | not specified |
Buttons & controls | ||
Thumbsticks? | ✔ (offset) | ✔ (offset) |
ABXY buttons? | ✔ | ✔ |
D-pad? | ✔ | ✔ |
Triggers? (LT & RT) | ✔ | ✔ |
Bumpers (LB & RB) | ✔ | ✔ |
View & menu button | ✔ | ✔ |
Gyro controls? | ✔ | ✔ |
Trackpad? | ❌ | ✔ 1× |
Programmable buttons? | Yes, 2× (back) | Yes, 6×: Y1, Y2, Y3, M3 (back), M1, M2 (side) |
Volume up/down button? | ❌ | ✔ |
Fingerprint sensor? | ✔ | ✔ |
Built-in keyboard? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other buttons: | Command Center button, Armoury Crate button | Page button, Desktop button, FPS mode switch, Legion space |
Physical specifications | ||
Detachable controllers? | ❌ | ✔ |
Stand? | Yes, included | Yes, built-in kickstand |
Lights? (RGB) | Yes, RGB rings (thumbsticks) | Yes, RGB rings (thumbsticks) |
Size (cm H×W×D): | 11.1×28.0×3.24 | 13.67×29.56×4.225 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 4.37×11.02×1.28 | 5.38×11.64×1.66 |
Weight (gram): | 608 | 920 |
Weight (lbs): | 1.34 | 2.03 |
Color options: | White | Black |
More information | ||
Accessories in the box | 65W power adapter, tabletop stand | 65W Power adapter, controller base, carrying case |
Model number | 90NV0GY1-M00040, RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_512 | ? |
User guide / manual | User manual | User Guide |
Official site link: | Asus.com | Lenovo.com |
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