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ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023) vs Lenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go)

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General

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Series

ROG Ally1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Legion Go4Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-legion-unleashes-next-gen-gaming-power-at-ces-2025Read 6 October 2026Section title: Expanding the Lenovo Legion Go Family.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

RC71L, RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_5121Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026US specification columns for Z1 Extreme only. The RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512 column uses a different chip and is excluded.

83L3001VUS, 83L30030US, 83L30001LM, 83L3000NPH, 83L3003BUK, 83L30044MH, 83L30008TA3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83l30030usRead 6 October 20267Press articlexataka.com.mx/videojuegos/lenovo-legion-go-s-se-puede-comprar-mexico-ryzen-z2-go-16gb-ram-windows-11-para-nueva-competencia-steam-deckRead 6 October 20268Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/collections/mothersday-console/products/lenovo-legion-go-s-8arp1-83l3000nph-handheld-gaming-console-glacier-white-amd-ryzen-z2-go-8-wuxga-1920x1200-ips-120hz-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-windows-11-home-legion-go-s-screen-protectorRead 6 October 20269Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 202611Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 202612Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 202613Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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7 January 20254Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-legion-unleashes-next-gen-gaming-power-at-ces-2025Read 6 October 2026Press release dated January 7, 2025 (CES 2025).

Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Current official US listing offers Buy Now or Where to buy for these exact configurations.

Available3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83l30030usRead 6 October 2026Offer shows InStock on the accessed date.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally11Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/this-is-the-ally-2-100-percent-asus-says-the-rog-xbox-ally-is-a-bona-fide-successor-to-the-first-two-handhelds-but-the-originals-will-still-get-new-xbox-featuresRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer quotes ASUS saying the ROG Xbox Ally is the successor to the ROG Ally and the ROG Ally X.12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ph/articles/rog-ally/rog-ally-vs-rog-xbox-ally-and-rog-xbox-ally-x-all-the-improvements-in-the-newest-rog-gaming-handheldsRead 23 October 2026ASUS says the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are the next generation after the original ROG Ally.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$699.997Press releaseasus.com/us/news/lcgmpd7irpdbdqxcRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer US launch MSRP for the 1 TB Ally X or 512 GB Z1 Extreme original Ally. US dollars, local sales tax not included in the suggested price. Later store prices are not used. Full page retrieval times out or returns 500. Public official indexed launch paragraphs were read, including date, availability, exact chip/model and USD MSRP. No full direct page access is claimed.

From $729.993Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83l30030usRead 6 October 20264Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-legion-unleashes-next-gen-gaming-power-at-ces-2025Read 6 October 20266Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 20267Press articlexataka.com.mx/videojuegos/lenovo-legion-go-s-se-puede-comprar-mexico-ryzen-z2-go-16gb-ram-windows-11-para-nueva-competencia-steam-deckRead 6 October 20268Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/collections/mothersday-console/products/lenovo-legion-go-s-8arp1-83l3000nph-handheld-gaming-console-glacier-white-amd-ryzen-z2-go-8-wuxga-1920x1200-ips-120hz-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-windows-11-home-legion-go-s-screen-protectorRead 6 October 20269Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 202610Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 202611Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 202612Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 202613Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US7Press releaseasus.com/us/news/lcgmpd7irpdbdqxcRead 5 October 2026

US, MX, PH, GB, NL, TH3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83l30030usRead 6 October 2026US store page for 83L30030US.7Press articlexataka.com.mx/videojuegos/lenovo-legion-go-s-se-puede-comprar-mexico-ryzen-z2-go-16gb-ram-windows-11-para-nueva-competencia-steam-deckRead 6 October 2026Ya está disponible en México.8Retailer pageecommerce.datablitz.com.ph/collections/mothersday-console/products/lenovo-legion-go-s-8arp1-83l3000nph-handheld-gaming-console-glacier-white-amd-ryzen-z2-go-8-wuxga-1920x1200-ips-120hz-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-windows-11-home-legion-go-s-screen-protectorRead 6 October 2026Philippine retailer listing for 83L3000NPH.9Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 202611Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 202612Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 202613Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1Read 6 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact launch and current product artwork, plus review Case section explicitly describes white original Ally.

Glacier White, Nebula Nocturne1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 4, Case Color: Glacier white or Nebula nocturne, one per model.2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0002Read 6 October 2026Color: Glacier White, Nebula Nocturne. The CES 2025 release called the SteamOS colour Nebula Violet before launch.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026The maker describes a Windows gaming handheld PC.

Handheld PC4Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-legion-unleashes-next-gen-gaming-power-at-ces-2025Read 6 October 2026Windows-based handheld built to play PC games in a portable package. The SteamOS model runs Valve's SteamOS with full Steam Store and Steam Library access.

Form factor

Slate2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Single handheld body with integrated controls.

Slate6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026It no longer has detachable controllers. It has an all-in-one design reminiscent of the ROG Ally and Steam Deck.

Platform and software

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OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 2, Operating System: Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Home Single Language or SteamOS, one per model.

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Home3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83l30030usRead 6 October 2026Operating System: SteamOS. No SteamOS version is named.

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

Xbox app4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Xbox app is supplied and usable out of the gate. Other compatible launchers must be downloaded, so they are not listed as built-in stores.

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Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

RSR, AFMF2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Original product overview explicitly names Radeon Super Resolution. Current AFMF support is separately established by the existing manufacturer 15 tips guide. In-game FSR support is not a system-level FSR version.4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Current maker guide paragraph 86 explicitly supports AMD Fluid Motion Frames in per-game profiles, also named in the Command Center list. The guide includes the original Z1 Extreme Ally in its model table. This is current software support, not a launch feature. RSR is independently stated by the exact original overview.

RSR, AFMF2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0002Read 6 October 2026Features: Radeon Super Resolution, FidelityFX Super Resolution, and AFMF on Windows models. SteamOS models use FSR sharpening and band-limited pixel scaling. AFMF is Windows only. FSR is left out because no version is named.

Processor and graphics

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Chip

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

AMD Ryzen Z2 Go1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 2, Processor table: AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 4 cores, 8 threads, 3.0 GHz base, 4.3 GHz max, 2MB L2 / 8MB L3. This PSREF covers Legion Go S 8ARP1, the Z2 Go machine type 83L3. The Z1 Extreme model is the separate Legion Go S 8APU1 (machine type 83N6).

Chip brand

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

AMD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
8	Zen 4	5.1

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Eight physical Zen 4 cores, 16 threads. The schema lacks a Zen 4 core-type enum, so core_name preserves the maker architecture without an Intel P/E classification.

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go)

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	Zen 3+	3	4.3

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-go.htmlRead 6 October 2026General Specifications: Processor Architecture Zen 3+, 4 CPU cores, 8 threads, base clock 3 GHz, max boost up to 4.3 GHz. No core_type is set because Zen 3+ fits none of the options.

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.3GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

4nm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes 4 nm. Foundry not identified in this device specification.

6nm6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026Specifications table: AMD Ryzen Z2 Go (Zen 3, 4 cores / 8 threads, up to 4.3 GHz, 6 nm). Foundry not named.

GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 2, Graphics: AMD Radeon Graphics, integrated, shared memory.

GPU architecture

RDNA 31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

RDNA 25Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-go.htmlRead 6 October 2026Graphics Architecture: AMD RDNA 2.

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

121Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Twelve AMD compute units.

125Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-go.htmlRead 6 October 2026Graphics Core Count: 12 (AMD compute units).

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

2,700MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

2,200MHz5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-go.htmlRead 6 October 2026Graphics Boost Frequency: up to 2200 MHz. Chip maker figure, not a Lenovo device figure.

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Silent	Battery	10
Performance	Battery	15
Turbo	Battery	25
Turbo	Mains	30

Source5Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Original Ally Performance section specifies Silent 10 W, Performance 15 W, Turbo 25 W battery or 30 W AC. Launch reviewer measured Quiet 9 W, noted as a different observed setting rather than changing the maker claim. All rows are sustained preset limits, not transient sPPT or fPPT boosts.

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go)

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Lowest TDP

10W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Highest TDP on battery

25W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

Yes4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Set your operating mode section explicitly allows custom wattage in Manual mode.

Yes6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026Performance button in Legion Space: Performance, Power-Saving, Custom 1 and Custom 2 modes. For plugged-in tests the Custom 1 profile was used to adjust the TDP to a maximum of 40 watts.

Memory and storage

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RAM

16GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

16, 32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 2, Max Memory: 16GB or 32GB soldered memory, not upgradable.

RAM type

LPDDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

6,400MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

6,400MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 2, Memory Type: LPDDR5-6400 or LPDDR5X-6400, one option per model. Both options run at 6400 MT/s.

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

512GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Advertised 1 TB and 2 TB become decimal 1000 GB and 2000 GB. Literal 512 GB is retained. No usable-capacity estimate.

512 GB, 1 TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 2, Storage Type: M.2 2242 SSD, PCIe NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4, offering 512GB / 1TB. 1 TB is stored as 1000 GB under the decimal storage convention.

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026

Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026One installed M.2 SSD socket. Maker identifies installed PCIe 4.0 storage and its 2230 or 2280 form factor. PCIe lane count is left out unless an exact document states it.

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 2, Storage Slot: one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot. The installed drive is M.2 2242.

M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

microSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026

Card speed class

UHS-II1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

UHS-I4Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-legion-unleashes-next-gen-gaming-power-at-ces-2025Read 6 October 2026Spec table, Ports: 1X Micro SD card reader SD 3.0/UHS-I. Pre-launch table.

Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

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Display

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Screen size

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

8in(20.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

1920 × 1200px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026

Pixel density

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

16:101Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Maker says IPS-level. Native LCD subtype is not inferred from that claim.

IPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Display table: IPS. PSREF footnote: IPS technology may refer to IPS, PLS, ADS, AHVA or AAS.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

Glossy6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly describes glossy touchscreen, even though maker says anti-glare coating.

Glossy1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Display table, Surface: Glossy, anti-fingerprint.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 4, Touchscreen: in-cell multi-touch, supports 10-point touch.

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Built-in Full HD panel maximum 120 Hz, with FreeSync Premium variable refresh. External display modes excluded.

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	120	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Display table: WUXGA 1920x1200, refresh rate 48-120Hz VRR.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

FreeSync Premium1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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VRR lower limit

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48Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Display table: 48-120Hz VRR. The CES 2025 launch release footnote says 44Hz / 120Hz. The later spec sheet is used.

Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

500nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Display table, Brightness: 500nits. Published without a typical or peak qualifier.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Potentiometer8Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/rog-ally-x-vs-rog-ally-2023-whats-the-differenceRead 5 October 2026Exact Original Ally Control comparison explicitly identifies potentiometer sticks, distinct from its Hall effect triggers.

Hall effect2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0002Read 6 October 2026Features: Hall effect joysticks, complete with RGB flair.4Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-legion-unleashes-next-gen-gaming-power-at-ces-2025Read 6 October 2026Intro paragraph: fused TrueStrike controllers with adjustable trigger switches and hall-effect joysticks.

Stick layout

Offset3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual page 14 front hardware diagram positions left stick above the D-pad and right stick below the ABXY cluster, establishing offset layout. No nonexistent wording in the product overview is asserted.

Offset6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026ABXY buttons on the right side and offset joysticks, D-pad below the left joystick.

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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Trigger stops

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 4, Controls: LT & RT button range switch. Overview items 9 and 10: RT and LT button range switch.

D-pad

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Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Xbox6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026Primary controls mimic an Xbox controller, with ABXY buttons on the right side.

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Two assignable rear grip buttons. The four shoulder bumpers and triggers are excluded.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 4, Controls: Y1 & Y2 buttons. Overview items 8 and 11. LB, LT, RB and RT are listed separately and not counted.

Trackpads

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11Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 4, Touchpad: buttonless Mylar surface touchpad on the right controller, 10 x 10 mm.

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 28 lists primary and secondary Key Mapping in Armoury Crate SE.

Yes6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026Legion Space Controllers tab lets you customize the joysticks, dial in the triggers and remap buttons. Windows model.

System buttons

View button, Menu button, Command Center button, Armoury Crate button, POWER button, Volume buttons3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

Power button3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 5, Fingerprint Reader: No fingerprint reader.

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Sensors: Accelerometer + 6-axis Gyroscope sensor.

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

HD haptics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Rumble6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026Quick Settings overlay adjusts rumble settings. Touchpad vibration is a separate setting.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 4, System Lighting: RGB lighting ring.

Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

513nits6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated full-white centre 513 nits in the display grid, X-Rite i 1Pro 2. Spatial average 474.4 nits is not substituted for centre. Display P3 coverage is not DCI-P3. No PWM found, so frequency omitted. The review tests Cinebench R15/R23, not the schema Cinebench 2024 fields. Decimal microSD read 265.8 MB/s cannot be rounded into an integer field.

455.5nits6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026Colorimeter: 455.5 nits. Windows Z2 Go review unit. DCI-P3 84.8 % and sRGB 119.7 % are not stored because the sRGB figure above 100 shows these are volume figures, not coverage.

HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

1,350:16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated contrast row from the display lab.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3.76Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Factory CalMAN ColorChecker average Delta E 2000. Calibrated results are separate and not stored.

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

2,854points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 20262560 x 1440 Time Spy Graphics subscore. Turbo 30 W AC, 16 GB and 512 GB review unit. Original review settings. Overall Time Spy scores are not substituted.

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	TDP (W)	Power source	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)	30	Mains	27.5	26
GTA V	1920	1080	Highest, AA 4x MSAA + FX, AF 16x	30	Mains	25.7	16.9
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	High Quality	30	Mains	27.7	Not available

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own original Z1 Extreme rows from the Gaming Performance comparison charts, Turbo 30 W AC default review mode, 16 GB and 512 GB unit. Witcher 3 Full HD Ultra/HBAO+ 27.5 average and P1 26. GTA V Full HD Highest 4 x MSAA plus FX and 16 x AF 25.7 average and P1 16.9. Final Fantasy XV benchmark Full HD High Quality 27.7 average. Minimum frame rates are not substituted for P1. Upscaling and ray-tracing settings not explicitly stated in these chart captions are omitted.

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	TDP (W)	Power source	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	800	Steam Deck	40	Mains	35
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1200	Steam Deck	40	Mains	18
Forza Horizon 5	1280	800	High	40	Mains	56
Red Dead Redemption 2	1280	800	Lowest	40	Mains	52
Borderlands 3	1280	800	Medium	40	Mains	50
Borderlands 3	1920	1200	Medium	40	Mains	33

Source6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026Plugged in, Custom 1 profile at 40 W TDP, Windows 11. Cyberpunk 2077 Steam Deck preset 35 fps at 800p and 18 fps at 1200p. Forza Horizon 5 High 56 fps at 800p on AC. Red Dead Redemption 2 Lowest 52 fps at 800p plugged in. Borderlands 3 Medium DX11 50 fps at 800p and 33 fps at 1200p plugged in. 800p is 1280 x 800 and 1200p is 1920 x 1200. Upscaling not stated.

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

4,229MB/s6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026CrystalDiskMark 5.2/6 sequential Q32T1 read. Micron 2400 MTFDKBK512QFM 512 GB. Tested in the default Turbo AC review mode.

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Gaming	The Witcher 3	25	150	0.95
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	150	7.75
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	150	7.4
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	Not available	6.62
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	Not available	5.92
Video playback	Not available	Not available	150	9.47

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact minute totals converted to hours. Witcher 3 Ultra 150 nits battery Turbo 25 W 0 h 57. Wi-Fi 150 nits 60 Hz 465 min and 120 Hz 444 min, maximum brightness 60 Hz 397 min and 120 Hz 355 min. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p 150 nits 9 h 28. Different refresh settings remain separate rows and are identified here. Firmware versions and video refresh rate are not given.

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go)

Test	Hours (h)
Gaming	1.7

Source6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026PCMark 10 Gaming battery test: 1 hour 42 minutes = 1.7 h. Brightness and TDP not stated. The Burnout Paradise test (about 1 h 45 min) is left out because it is approximate.

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

0.95h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

1.7h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

0.95h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

1.7h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

9.47h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

90min6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Device turned on with supplied 65 W adapter, full 0-100%. Reviewer reports full charge 90 minutes. The prose next to 80% has a typo, so no intermediate claim is stored.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Turbo 30 W AC	Max load	39.2

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026System Noise maximum-load Turbo 30 W AC 39.2 dB(A), Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient 23.3 dB(A). Gaming and medium-load rows omitted where workload identity is not explicit.

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go)

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

39.2dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

37.9°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Rear grid maximum 37.9 °C during Turbo 30 W AC stress test, room 20.9 °C. Fluke t 3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900. Witcher 3 rear maximum 38.7 °C is a different workload. Upper-edge exhaust hot spots up to 49 °C are not the back grid surface. Generic laptop palmrest labels do not establish actual handheld grip temperatures.

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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55°C6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026While playing Forza Horizon 5, Legion Space reported the Z2 Go CPU and GPU at 55 °C. Software sensor reading.

Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

611g(1.3 lb)10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026The newer comparison review Case section explicitly says Ally X tips the scale at 685 g compared with 611 g for the original ROG Ally. The 611 g is the reviewer measured original Z1 Extreme sample, not the newer Ally X weight. This separately corroborates the original review weight 611 g.

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Speakers: stereo speakers, 2W x2.

Speaker direction

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Audio features

Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Smart Amp Technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Hi-Res claim is scoped to headphone output. Dolby Atmos processing does not change the count of two physical speakers.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

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21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Microphone: dual-microphone array.

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Top	Yes	65
Other	ROG XG Mobile proprietary interface	1	Top	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Top	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware diagram pages 14-15 identifies all connectors at the top. USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 provides direct video out. The XG Mobile combo has a USB-C connector and a separate proprietary PCIe connector, each counted once. It is not two USB-C ports.

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)	Max power output (W)
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	2	Top	40	USB4	Yes	100	15
3.5 mm audio	Headphone / microphone combo	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 5, Standard Ports: 2x USB-C (USB4 40Gbps) with USB PD 65-100W input / 15W output and DisplayPort 1.4, 1x headphone / microphone combo jack (3.5mm), 1x card reader. Sides are from the Tom's Hardware review and the launch release: both USB4 ports and the jack on top, microSD reader on the bottom.

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Not available

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

100W=CalculatedFrom Ports

Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 5, Standard Ports: USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4.

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

Proprietary6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section establishes Original proprietary ROG XG Mobile connector. Master guide pages 34-36 independently documents activation of the external GPU.

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Dock

Sold separately2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026ROG Gaming Charger Dock appears in the separate accessories list.

Sold separately1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 5, Docking: various docking solutions supported via USB-C.2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0002Read 6 October 2026Legion Ecosystem section: connect to the big screen with the Legion Go Dock, sold as an accessory. Spec sheet: various docking solutions supported via USB-C.

Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 4, WLAN + Bluetooth: AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616, 802.11ax 2x2.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Current maker lists 5.4 and says Bluetooth version can vary with OS version. Launch reviews report 5.2, so this is the current supported value, not an assertion of launch Bluetooth 5.4.

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 4, WLAN + Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3. Actual version may vary by OS and driver.

NFC

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Cellular

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No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 4-5, WWAN: No support.

Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

40Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

55.5Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Battery: 55.5Wh rechargeable Li-ion battery.

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

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Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Use	Hours (h)
Gaming	1.5
Video playback	6.8

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Original Ally Battery section claims Heavy Gaming up to 1.5 hours and Netflix & YouTube up to 6.8 hours. The latter is stored as video playback. Game, TDP, brightness and video settings are not published. These are maker claims, not review measurements.

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go)

Use	Hours (h)
Video playback	15.4

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Max Battery Life: local video (1080p) playback at 150 nits, 15.4 hr. The Z1 Extreme spec sheet (8APU1) states 14.5 hr.

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Ally page 66 explicitly specifies 5-65 W to achieve maximum charging speed. Adapter rating alone is not used as the device maximum.

100W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 5, Standard Ports: USB-C with USB PD 65-100W input. 100 W is the stated maximum input. The supplied adapter, where included, is 65 W.

Charging standards

USB PD3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026USB PD Fast Charging section, page 67 on Ally X and page 66 on original Ally. Version is not given.

USB PD 3.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Power Adapter: 65W USB-C AC adapter, supports PD 3.0.

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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80min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 3, Battery: Super Rapid Charge, 10 min 0-30 %, 30 min 0-70 %, 80 min 0-100 %. Charger not named in this sentence.

Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 51 explicitly recommends MyASUS Battery Health Charging Balanced mode for continuous AC use. Pages 11-12 describe Battery Health Charging settings. No exact threshold is inferred.

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18 gives the supplied adapter as 20 V, 3.25 A, 65 W. Appearance varies by region. Exact configuration rows preserve the adapter, not a claim for every regional bundle.

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Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Cooling

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Fans

22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Zero Gravity cooling uses a dual fan design.

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Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

Yes4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Same section explicitly allows a custom fan curve, not merely a fixed fan-speed setting. The current article covers ROG Ally handhelds and lists both original Ally and Ally X in its supported model table.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

No6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly lists no integrated kickstand.

No6Measurementtomshardware.com/video-games/console-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-reviewRead 6 October 2026The Legion Go S no longer includes a built-in kickstand.

Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

SSD4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Add more storage section explicitly describes opening the Ally and replacing its SSD. Exact model product page and review maintenance section corroborate the socket form factor.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width280Height111mm(11 × 4.4 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Published US axes W x D x H in landscape use. Width 28.0 cm becomes 280 mm. Front height 11.1 cm becomes 111 mm. The 21.2-32.4 mm chassis-depth range excludes stick tips, so depth is omitted.

Width298.5Height127.55Depth43.4mm(11.8 × 5 × 1.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 4, Dimensions (WxDxH): 298.5 x 127.55 x 22.6-43.4 mm. Depth stores the 43.4 mm maximum. Lenovo product pages and the launch release state 299 x 127.55 x 22.6 mm. The spec sheet is used.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

608g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

740g(1.6 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 4, Weight: around 740 g (1.63 lbs). Lenovo product pages and the launch release text say 730 g. The spec sheet is used.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

Handheld Optimized, Windows Performance Fit4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Current Xbox app displays Handheld Optimized and Windows Performance Fit indicators on ROG Ally handhelds. This is current software compatibility, not a launch hardware certification.

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 6, Green Certifications: ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant. Other Certifications: TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution).

In the box

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In the box

ROG Ally gaming handheld, 65W AC adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 18 confirms that a 65 W adapter is supplied with the handheld. The product accessories are sold separately. This list names the handheld and supplied adapter. It does not assert a complete list of regional paperwork.

Lenovo Legion Go S, Quick start guide2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0002Read 6 October 2026What's in the Box: Lenovo Legion Go S, 65W USB-C charger, Quick start guide. The base lists the items without the charger, since the spec sheet lists a no-adapter option in some countries. Rows with a verified charger add it.

Carrying case

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None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026Page 5, Bundled Accessories: None.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-20231Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g00022Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0002Read 6 October 2026US series page for the Legion Go S with AMD Ryzen Z2 Go. Its spec list says the full spec list covers part numbers starting with 83L3.

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDF1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1/Legion_Go_S_8ARP1_Spec.PDFRead 6 October 2026

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 202668-page English guide opened. Hardware, controls and charging sections read. E25271, revised edition V5, October 2024.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83l30030usRead 6 October 2026Warranty: One Year Legion Ultimate Support. US model 83L30030US. The spec sheet lists 1, 2 or 3 years depending on country.

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