| Name | Asus ROG Xbox Ally X | Lenovo Legion Go 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |
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| MSRP | $999.99 | $1099 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | 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 AI Z2 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z2 |
| CPU speed (max) | 5.0 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| GPU | RDNA 3.5 | Radeon 780M (RDNA 3) |
| GPU speed (max) | 2.9 GHz max | 2.7 GHz max |
| GPU cores | 16 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM (options) | 24 GB | 16 | 32 GB |
| RAM speed | 8000 MT/s | 7500 MT/s |
| Storage space | ||
| Internal storage options (GB) | 1TB | 512 | 1TB (+$100) |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Form factor (SSD) | M.2 2280 | 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 | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C (charging) port | 1× USB-C 3.2, 1× USB-C 4 | 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 | None | None |
| Battery | ||
| Charging speed (max) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Battery capacity | 80 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: | Xbox button, Command Center button, Library 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): | 12.5×29.08×5.07 | 13.67×29.56×4.225 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 4.92×11.45×2.00 | 5.38×11.64×1.66 |
| Weight (gram): | 715 | 1079 |
| Weight (lbs): | 1.58 | 2.38 |
| Color options: | Black | Black |
| More information | ||
| Accessories in the box | 65W power adapter, stand | 65W Power adapter, controller base, carrying case |
| Model number | ? | 8AHP2 |
| User guide / manual | Not available | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Asus.com | Lenovo.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Amazon | Lenovo, Amazon |
ROG Xbox Ally X vs Lenovo Legion Go 2
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Key differences
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X has a larger battery (80 Wh vs 74 Wh) and is lighter (715 g vs 1079 g). The Lenovo Legion Go 2 costs $99.01 more ($1099 vs $999.99), has a larger display (8.8″ vs 7.0″), has a higher refresh rate (144 Hz vs 120 Hz), has more RAM (up to 32 GB vs 24 GB) and has more storage (up to 512 GB vs 1TB).
Only on the Lenovo Legion Go 2: brightness auto-adjust, light sensor, trackpad (1×), fingerprint sensor and detachable controllers.
Other differences: display type (IPS LCD vs OLED), CPU (AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme vs AMD Ryzen Z2) and Bluetooth (5.4 vs 5.3).
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