Steam Deck vs Legion Go

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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