This Black Friday, there’s a fantastic opportunity for gamers looking to snag high-performance handhelds without breaking the bank. The AMD Z1 Extreme-powered devices are now available at unprecedented prices, with the standout deal being a $227 discount on the Lenovo Legion Go, bringing it down to just $472.97. This makes it more affordable than both the Steam Deck OLED and the Asus ROG Ally X, even amidst this season’s sales frenzy. While the Asus ROG Ally X offers slight boosts in performance over other Z1 Extreme devices like the Legion Go and the standard Asus ROG Ally, the Legion Go distinguishes itself with a generous 8.8-inch display and detachable controllers similar to a Nintendo Switch.
The Lenovo Legion Go stands out as one of the top handheld gaming PCs you can purchase around this price. Though Z1 Extreme/Ryzen 7840U/Ryzen 8840U handhelds need a strong power source or battery bank to reach performance levels surpassing the Deck and Deck OLED, having that level of capability at home gaming is highly advantageous.
It’s hard to express just how impressive the Legion Go is at this price point, although there are a couple of drawbacks to consider for a well-rounded view. For instance, if you don’t have a desktop setup and are relying on an external GPU docking solution, you might lean towards the Ally Extreme or Ally X. These tend to have better support for eGPUs. Although the Legion Go features dual USB4 ports, they don’t quite match up to OCuLink or Asus’ custom eGPU connector, potentially throttling high-end GPU performance.
Another point to note is that the screen on the Legion Go is IPS rather than OLED. While OLED screens typically provide better contrast, IPS displays still offer solid performance. Given its 8.8 inches of screen space compared to the Deck OLED’s 7.4 inches and its higher resolution and refresh rate (1080p at 144Hz versus 800p at 90Hz), the Legion Go is likely to appeal to gamers who appreciate larger screens and rich gaming experiences.
During this Black Friday, we’re committed to hunting down the best deals for you. If you’re exploring more options, be sure to visit our Black Friday Computer Hardware Deals Live blog, and delve into our sections on SSD and Storage specials, Monitor offers, Graphics Card discounts, or CPU Deals for a broader range of savings.
