Lenovo Legion Go vs Steam Deck OLED

Name Lenovo Legion Go Valve Steam Deck OLED
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MSRP $699.99 $549
Released 2023 2023
Availability Available Available
Current price Lenovo, Amazon Steampowered, Amazon
Operating system
Operating system & version Windows 11 Home Steam OS 3
Display specifications
Display type IPS LCD OLED
Display size (inch) 8.8″ 7.4″
Resolution (pixels W×H) 2560×1600 1280×800
Refresh rate (max) 144 Hz 90 Hz
Variable refresh rate (VRR)? No No
Brightness (max) 500 nits 1000 nits
Brightness auto-adjust?
Touchscreen
Processing & performance hardware
CPU AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme Custom AMD Zen 2
CPU speed (max) 5.1 GHz 3.5 GHz
CPU cores 8 4
GPU RDNA 3 RDNA 2
GPU speed (max) 2.7 GHz max 1.6 GHz max
GPU cores 12 cores 8 cores
RAM (options) 16 GB 16 GB
RAM speed 7500 MT/s 6400 MT/s
Storage space
Internal storage options (GB) 512 | 1TB (+$50) 512 | 1TB (+$100)
Storage type NVMe SSD NVMe SSD
Form factor (SSD) M.2 2242 M.2 2230
MicroSD card slot? Yes; UHS-II Yes; UHS-I
Other built-in hardware
Microphone? ✔ 2× ✔ 2×
Speakers? ✔ 2× ✔ 2×
Haptics? (vibration motors) ✔ HD haptics ✔ HD haptics
Light sensor? ✔ Dual
Webcam?
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.1 5.3
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E
Cellular network
Ports
USB-C (charging) port 2× USB-C 4 1× USB-C 3.2
USB-A port?
Headphone jack? (3.5 mm AUX out)
Video out? DisplayPort via USB-C DisplayPort via USB-C, 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz
Other ports None None
Battery
Charging speed (max) 65 W 45 W
Battery capacity 49.2 Wh 50 Wh
Hours of battery life (as specified) not specified 3-12 h
Buttons & controls
Thumbsticks? ✔ (offset) ✔ (parallel)
ABXY buttons?
D-pad?
Triggers? (LT & RT)
Bumpers (LB & RB)
View & menu button
Gyro controls?
Trackpad? ✔ 1× ✔ 2× 3.25 cm
Programmable buttons? Yes, 6× (back): Y1, Y2, M1, M2, M3, Y3 Yes, 4× (back): R4, R5, L4, L5
Volume up/down button?
Fingerprint sensor?
Built-in keyboard?
Other buttons: Legion L, Legion R Steam-button, Quick access
Physical specifications
Detachable controllers?
Stand? Yes, built-in kickstand
Lights? (RGB) Yes, RGB rings (thumbsticks)
Size (cm W×H×D): 29.9×13.1×2.01 29.8×11.7×4.9
Size (inch H×W×D): 11.77×5.16×0.79 11.7×4.6×1.9
Weight (gram): 640 640
Weight (lbs): 1.41 1.41
Color options: Black Black, white
More information
Accessories in the box Carrying case, controller base, 65W power adapter Carrying case, 45W power supply (2.5m cable)
Model number LEN106G0001, 83E1, 8APU1 1030
User guide / manual User Guide Not available
Official site link: Lenovo.com Steampowered
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