A slightly back-to-basics approach.
The spec-ed out competitor.
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In contrast, ASUS went full-on gamer mode with the Ally’s design.
The angular lines, pronounced vents, and RGB lighting accents just scream “lean-mean gaming machine.”
The aggressively stylish alternative, featuring cutting-edge AMD hardware, a razor-sharp 1600p display, intelligent cooling solutions, and optional external GPU support for a more optimized experience.
The Legion Goweighs just under 600 grams, which is insanely light for how much power is packed inside.
But where ASUS really flexed their engineering muscle is the cooling solution on the Ally.
The control layouts are also super well-designed on both handhelds, just with slightly different philosophies.
Lenovo went for that classic dual analog stick gamepad style that’ll feel instantly familiar to most gamers.
But both handhelds ooze craftsmanship and demonstrate some seriously impressive hardware packaging to enable that premium, high-performance experience.
Let’s start with the displays because, hot damn, are these things gorgeous!
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Both displays nail it with the color accuracy, viewing angles, and that luscious HDR eye candy.
So whether you’re a resolution buff or a brightness junkie, these handhelds have your visual vices covered.
Let’s talk about those audio chops, though.
ASUS decided to go a bit harder with their audio solution on the Ally.
Dual front-firing speakers combined with smart amplifier tech for extra oomph and clarity?
Yeah, this thing can seriously bump when you need it to.
For the Legion Go, Lenovo is giving you multiple config options to fit your needs.
Absolutely bonkers for a handheld.
But then, ASUS went even harder with the ROG Ally specs.
Again, we’re venturing into serious laptop-grade performance territory here.
So how does all this cutting-edge AMD silicon translate to actual real-world gaming?
In a word - diabolical.
But don’t sleep on the Legion Go either.
For certain titles, it could translate to better performance and fewer issues.
And we gotta say, both Lenovo and ASUS brought the goods when it comes to this department.
Not too shabby at all for such a compact form factor packing high-end hardware.
But ASUS went ahead and crammed amassive 59.2Wh battery into the ROG Ally.The claimed numbers on this beast?
But the ROG Ally’s larger battery capacity gives it a slight staying power advantage.
But these estimates should give you a decent idea of the potential here.
As for the overall portability factor, the slightly smaller and lighter Legion Go gets the edge here.
That means instant access to that vast library of PC games and apps that have been optimized for decades.
It’s like having a mini gaming genie constantly massaging your options for peak performance.
For certain titles, it could translate to better optimized performance right out of the gate.
They also loaded up the Ally with a full suite of their signature ROG software utilities.
Customization Options
The Lenovo Legion Go lets you tweak things to your heart’s content.
And that’s just the built-in stuff.
Oh, and external monitors?
No problem - hook this baby up to a high-refresh display forbuttery smooth 180Hz gaming.
The ASUS ROG Ally keeps things software-based through Armoury Crate SE.
And if you still want more graphical horsepower, there’ssupport for external GPU docks like the ROG XG Mobile.
If you absolutely must have maximum graphics horsepower in a portable package, the Ally is the one.
Its brighter display gives it an edge for outdoor play sessions too.
Not to mention that trimmer form factor for improved ergonomics.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use external GPUs with these?
Officially, the ROG Ally straight-up supports ASUS’s external GPU dock for desktop-level graphics amplification when docked.
But the option’s there for both!
What kind of external display options are available here?
Both these consoles have a video output game to fuel bigger screen gaming sessions.
How do the onboard storage options compare?
Plus, you’ve got that expandable microSD storage as well for easy expansion down the line.
Pitting the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally against each other to find out who wins!
