Name | Valve Steam Deck | Lenovo Legion Go |
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MSRP | $349 | $699.99 |
Released | 2022 | 2023 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Steampowered, Amazon | Lenovo, Amazon |
Operating system | ||
Operating system & version | Steam OS 3 | Windows 11 Home |
Display specifications | ||
Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Display size (inch) | 7.0″ | 8.8″ |
Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1280×800 | 2560×1600 |
Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz | 144 Hz |
Variable refresh rate (VRR)? | No | No |
Brightness (max) | 400 nits | 500 nits |
Brightness auto-adjust? | ✔ | ✔ |
Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
Processing & performance hardware | ||
CPU | Custom AMD Zen 2 | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
CPU speed (max) | 3.5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
CPU cores | 4 | 8 |
GPU | RDNA 2 | RDNA 3 |
GPU speed (max) | 1.6 GHz max | 2.7 GHz max |
GPU cores | 8 cores | 12 cores |
RAM (options) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
RAM speed | 5500 MT/s | 7500 MT/s |
Storage space | ||
Internal storage options (GB) | 64 | 256 (+$50) | 512 (+$100) | 512 | 1TB (+$50) |
Storage type | 64 GB: eMMC Others: NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Form factor (SSD) | M.2 2230 | M.2 2242 |
MicroSD card slot? | Yes; UHS-I | Yes; UHS-II |
Other built-in hardware | ||
Microphone? | ✔ 2× | ✔ 2× |
Speakers? | ✔ 2× | ✔ 2× |
Haptics? (vibration motors) | ✔ HD haptics | ✔ HD haptics |
Light sensor? | ✔ Dual | ✔ |
Webcam? | ❌ | ❌ |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.1 |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | 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, 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz | DisplayPort via USB-C |
Other ports | None | None |
Battery | ||
Charging speed (max) | 45 W | 65 W |
Battery capacity | 40 Wh | 49.2 Wh |
Hours of battery life (as specified) | 2-8 h | not specified |
Buttons & controls | ||
Thumbsticks? | ✔ (parallel) | ✔ (offset) |
ABXY buttons? | ✔ | ✔ |
D-pad? | ✔ | ✔ |
Triggers? (LT & RT) | ✔ | ✔ |
Bumpers (LB & RB) | ✔ | ✔ |
View & menu button | ✔ | ✔ |
Gyro controls? | ✔ | ✔ |
Trackpad? | ✔ 2× 3.25 cm | ✔ 1× |
Programmable buttons? | Yes, 4× (back): R4, R5, L4, L5 | Yes, 6× (back): Y1, Y2, M1, M2, M3, Y3 |
Volume up/down button? | ✔ | ✔ |
Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | ❌ |
Built-in keyboard? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other buttons: | Steam-button, Quick access | Legion L, Legion R |
Physical specifications | ||
Detachable controllers? | ❌ | ✔ |
Stand? | ❌ | Yes, built-in kickstand |
Lights? (RGB) | ❌ | Yes, RGB rings (thumbsticks) |
Size (cm W×H×D): | 29.8×11.7×4.9 | 29.9×13.1×2.01 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 11.7×4.6×1.9 | 11.77×5.16×0.79 |
Weight (gram): | 669 | 640 |
Weight (lbs): | 1.47 | 1.41 |
Color options: | Black | Black |
More information | ||
Accessories in the box | Carrying case, 45W power supply (1.5m cable) | Carrying case, controller base, 65W power adapter |
Model number | 1010 | LEN106G0001, 83E1, 8APU1 |
User guide / manual | Not available | User Guide |
Official site link: | Steampowered | Lenovo.com |
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