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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 Go1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

83E10000US, 8APU14Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026Exact direct BestBuy 6559605 lists 83E10000US Z1 Extreme 16 GB/512 GB. AI-generated Q&A excluded. GameStop same SKU title 512 GB but table 1 TB, 16:9/1440p and bad dimensions conflict and are not used. Maker 8APU1 family code confirmed by original manual.

GTIN / EAN

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1975322622185Retailer pagegamestop.com/pc-gaming/laptop-pc-hardware/products/lenovo-legion-go-8.8-in-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld---amd-ryzen-z1-extreme---16gb-with-512gb-ssd---shadow-black/417375.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact GameStop matched manufacturer SKU UPC 197532262218. Storage/table errors on that page are explicitly excluded. Barcode identity only, not its copied other fields.

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

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1 September 20232Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Original first announcement September 1, 2023. US actual October 31 availability precedes later EMEA November forecast. Preorders are separate.

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.

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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.

Lenovo Legion Go 214Reviewlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/lenovos-legion-go-2-hands-onRead 23 October 2026Laptop Mag calls the Legion Go 2 a worthy successor to the original Legion Go.

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.

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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

US4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026Exact US retailer offers this exact reference SKU. No language-only regional assertion.

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.

Shadow Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 PC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

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

Detachable controllers1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS at launch

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

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2023 producer table explicitly Windows 11 Home, distinct from future user-installed SteamOS or Windows upgrades.

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.

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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 Z1 Extreme1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme eight-core/16-thread processor row. Separate Z1 six-core row omitted.

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 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 (Z1 Extreme)

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
8	Zen 4	3.3	5.1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026PSREF exact Z1 Extreme row gives eight cores, 3.3 GHz base and 5.1 GHz maximum. Core_name Zen 4 is chip-maker architecture. P/E classification is not invented for AMD. Not a guaranteed clock under each thermal mode.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme maker specification states Zen 4 architecture, eight physical CPU cores, 3.3 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost. PSREF independently repeats the core count and clocks for the installed processor. Intel P/E labels are not invented for AMD Zen 4.

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.1GHz=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.

4nm8Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-goRead 5 October 2026Exact original Legion Go CPU specification table identifies Z1 Extreme Zen 4 as 4 nm. This is a claimed component node, not a reviewer measurement. Its 1 TB test unit differs from 512 GB reference, so benchmarks, battery, thermal, power and SSD measurements are omitted.

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GPU architecture

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

AMD RDNA 37Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact chip maker RDNA 3. Generic processor FreeSync support does not establish handheld built-in VRR, which maker explicitly denies.

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.

127Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme integrated Radeon GPU physical count 12 AMD compute units, corroborated by exact Legion Go review. Not 12 CPU cores or graphics TFLOPS. AMD current 2900 MHz boost conflicts with older 2700 MHz review and no mode-specific device ceiling established, so GPU clock omitted.

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

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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 (Z1 Extreme)

Mode	TDP (W)
Quiet	8
Balance	15
Performance	20
Custom (minimum)	5
Custom (maximum)	30

Source6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed p 19 preset Quiet 8 W/Balance 15 W/Performance 20 W and continuous Custom 5 to 30 W range. Endpoints represent slider range. Mains/battery column gives recommended conditions, not hard operating restrictions, so power source remains omitted. Original launch 25 W custom wording reflects earlier profile, not current 30 W endpoint. AMD generic 28 W default/9 to 30 W cTDP is not device preset.

Lowest TDP

10W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

5W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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.

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original guide explicitly custom TDP slider and mode toggle in Legion Space. Fixed Full Speed Fan is not a user-defined thermal curve, whose field remains omitted.

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

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

7,500MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact PSREF memory type LPDDR5X-7500. Stored nominal effective 7500 MT/s, not a 7500 MHz memory clock from marketing. Memory is soldered, not a user DIMM.

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.

512GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Only proven exact reference 512 GB storage represented. Family 256 GB/1 TB options not presented as this installed drive or unverified regional variants.4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026Exact SKU Features explicitly installed 512 GB PCIe Gen 4. Original producer storage table explicitly NVMe 2242. Slot capability alone is not used as installed generation proof.

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 (Z1 Extreme)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026One occupied internal M.2 2242 physical socket, Gen 4 x 4 NVMe. Alternative capacity does not create another socket. Installed 512 GB Gen 4 confirmed by exact SKU retailer and original maker storage table.

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage 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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Card speed class

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

UHS-II6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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2TB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker microSD reader explicitly supports up to 2 TB additional storage, 2000 decimal GB. Card sold separately. Not theoretical filesystem capacity or screenshot-only support.

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

8.8in(22.4 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

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

2560 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

343.1ppi=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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker glossy with anti-fingerprint treatment. Not matte or anti-glare etched glass.

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 (Z1 Extreme)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	144	No

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original producer sheet explicitly up to 144 Hz at native 2560 x 1600. Native 144 Hz is the maximum, not merely a preset-table entry. Guide permits 60/144, but untested 800p/1200p maximums are omitted. Manufacturer product-team AMA explicitly no VRR.10Maker product pagegaming.lenovo.com/news/post/legion-go-product-team-ama---top-ten-hzHjByOtCcn9ynaRead 5 October 2026Maker product-team answer explicitly no VRR now or planned for original Go. This confirms native mode vrr:false, while 144 Hz maximum comes from original maker technical sheet. No Dolby Vision/DisplayHDR certification inferred from technical possibility. Preliminary estimated battery hours are not stored. Original maker answer read normally during production. A later independent normal retrieval returned Access Denied. Its indexed maker answer and the added exact public Windows Central review independently corroborate no VRR. No access restriction bypassed.13Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/lenovo-legion-go-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact original model review verdict and display section explicitly No VRR support. Corroborates maker product-team answer. Native 144 Hz maximum comes from original producer sheet, without borrowing lower-resolution presets as maxima.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

144Hz=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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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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

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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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97%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker PSREF/specsheet 97% DCI-P3 claimed gamut. Not Display P3, gamut volume or reviewer measurement. No colour coordinate method published.

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 effect2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Original exact family launch identifies L/R Hall Effect joysticks. No TMR hardware or numerical zero-deadzone claim inferred from marketing.

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.

Offset6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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D-pad

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Cross6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face button labels

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

Xbox6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

46Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed p 4 complete rear control inventory explicitly Y1, Y2, Y3, M3. Four extra rear/grip controls. Standard RB/M1 is ONE bumper with FPS alias and not counted twice. Front M2 is separate from rear buttons. Maker six grip wording includes other roles and is not copied blindly.

Trackpads

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16Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current exact original guide p 19 explicitly configures controller key-mapping profiles in Legion Space on the handheld. This is handheld system-level remapping, distinct from a detached controller programming itself without its host.

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

Legion L, Legion R, View, Menu, Power, Volume up, Volume down6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026System controls only: Legion L/R, View/Menu, Power and volume. Complete guide inventory separately includes standard shoulders/triggers, ABXY, D-pad, stick clicks and Y1/Y2/Y3/M2/M3. RB/M1 is one standard bumper with an FPS alias. Release mechanisms are excluded. Gameplay controls are represented in their dedicated fields rather than this system-control list.

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

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Bluetooth6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed p 15 expressly attached via Pogo pins and detached via Bluetooth. Attached contact connection is distinct from detached radio. Controller USB and external platform modes not automatically inherited to whole PC.

Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Fingerprint

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

None6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026

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

HD haptics2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Original maker control table explicitly HD haptics. Controller manual also documents ordinary motor vibration levels. No physical motor technology or trigger-rumble count inferred.

RGB lighting

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

Yes2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly configurable RGB stick rings. Power button mode indicator is separate.

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.

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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 (Z1 Extreme)

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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 (Z1 Extreme)

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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)

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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)

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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 (Z1 Extreme)

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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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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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026PSREF explicitly stereo 2 W x 2 built-in drivers. Speaker power does not add a separate dock/headset driver. Dual-microphone array name alone is not copied to a physical capsule count.

Speaker direction

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Top-facing6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact top component view labels both built-in speakers at the top. Not front-facing from audio impression.

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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212Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792930-REG/lenovo_83e10000us_8_8_legion_go_ryzen.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original matching SKU cell explicitly Built-In Microphones Yes: 2. Earlier dual-array wording alone was not used as physical capsule proof.

3.5 mm jack

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

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 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 (Z1 Extreme)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)	Max power output (W)
USB-C	USB4 / DisplayPort 1.4 / USB PD 3.0	1	Top	40	USB4	Yes	65	5
USB-C	USB4 / DisplayPort 1.4 / USB PD 3.0	1	Bottom	40	USB4	Yes	65	5
3.5 mm audio	Headphone / microphone combo	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-II microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	5-point detached-controller mating contacts for data and charging	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	5-point detached-controller mating contacts for data and charging	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original PSREF Standard Ports explicitly lists two 5-point pogo-pin connectors. Original guide attached-controller section establishes data and charging through left/right mating contacts. Count each physical tablet/controller rail interface once, not two separate ports for each side of one mated connection.6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original guide pp 6/8/9 defines top/bottom USB-C input/display/data, USB4 40 Gbps, DP 1.4 and maximum 5 V/1 A (5 W) peripheral output. Page 11 gives maximum 65 W charger requirement for maximum charging speed. Top audio and UHS-II card are separate physical connectors. PSREF standard-port table additionally gives two 5-point pogo mating interfaces, one on each left/right controller rail, for attached-controller data and charging. These are explicitly contacts rather than ordinary USB accessory sockets. No Thunderbolt certification inferred.

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

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Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

65W=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

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Both top/bottom USB-C explicitly support direct display devices with appropriate cable/adapter. No unverified combined resolution/refresh rate max stored.

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 separately9Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-ecosystem-monitors-legion-go-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact 2024 Legion Go USB-C Dock sold separately. Included FPS controller base and optional controller Charging Connector are not this display dock. Exact US retailer accessories also offer docking hub separately.

Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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USB-C PD power input (up to 100 W), Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet, Full-function USB-C, Two USB-A 3.0 ports, HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K at 60 Hz)9Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-ecosystem-monitors-legion-go-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact August 26, 2024 maker Dock paragraph. 100 W power port is dock input rating, not handheld maximum. HDMI 4K 60 verbal claim retained without unproved lower resolution/HDR rows. Exact pixel dimensions for that 4K label not published here, so numeric dock output maximum omitted.

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792930-REG/lenovo_83e10000us_8_8_legion_go_ryzen.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US 83E10000US configuration technical cells explicitly list tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz Wi-Fi 6E. This is not inferred solely from a radio generation.

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current original technical reference and manual give 5.3, noting OS/driver limitations. Launch material starting 5.2 and Tom’s review 5.1 reflect earlier or conflicting versions and are not copied as current hardware ceiling.

NFC

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Cellular

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No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

49.2Wh6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pp 9-10 typical / average tablet pack 49.2 Wh. Excludes each detached controller 900/1000 mAh revision claim. No pack mAh/voltage inferred.

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 (Z1 Extreme)

Use	Hours (h)
Video playback	7.55

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original PSREF tablet with controllers claims 7.55 h local 1080p video at 150 nits and default volume. Tested processor/storage configuration and firmware are unstated. This is the published family maker maximum estimate, not a reviewer measurement. MobileMark 25 7.1 h lacks a matching use-case label and is omitted. Controller-only 11 h is excluded.

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

6.8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

7.55h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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.

65W6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current manual p 11 specifically device PD fast charging min 45 W/max 65 W for maximum speed. Included 65 W adapter has a separately proven rating. No arbitrary high-watt adapter rating copied to device limit.

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 Power Delivery 3.06Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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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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Yes2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly power bypass when gaming plugged in, to protect battery and reduce charging heat.

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.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

12Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Maker specifies one 79-blade liquid-crystal-polymer fan. Blades are not separate fan rotors. Claimed Quiet <25 dB is not measured noise.

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.

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

Legion Go Controller L, Legion Go Controller R, FPS mode controller dock, Controller guide L and R6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current guide printed p 34 explicit self/optional-service CRU list. SSD upgrades independently reported, but maker CRU table excludes storage/battery, so those are not added as supported self-service parts.

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.

Width298.83Height131mm(11.8 × 5.2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026With-controller PSREF width 298.83 mm and front-facing height 131 mm. Published WxDxH uses differently oriented axes, corroborated by original sheet. Tablet-only manual 209.48 x 130.4 x 19.9 mm is not whole handheld. Unqualified 40.7 mm thickness does not establish stick-tip maximum depth and is omitted.

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

854g(1.9 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker technical sheet less than 854 g, approximate lab-based system bound with controllers. Stored 854 is a qualified upper-bound claim, not exact measured mass. Original launch sheet rounds 854 g.

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

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640g(1.4 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker less than 640 g tablet-only bound. Controller batteries/carry case not part of that tablet mass.

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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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.

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Carrying case

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Hard1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026PSREF supplied carry bag with FPS controller base, corroborated by exact original hands-on review and maker original box artwork. Matching review identifies hard case. Optional 2024 CarryCase not represented as included.8Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-goRead 5 October 2026Exact original review explicitly says supplied hard case. Current original PSREF confirms the supplied carry bag with FPS controller base as a family bundle, without a separate storage-tier option.

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/83e10000us1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Reference exact US 83E10000US Z1 Extreme/16 GB/512 GB Windows 11 Home. Maker current SKU link redirects to family page, whose live technical body is unavailable to text retrieval. Original maker press/PSREF/manual supply technical evidence. Z1 base, GoS, Go 2 and SteamOS are excluded.

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

m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Lenovo Legion Go Datasheet_0913 two-page producer sheet, copyright 2023, full control/display/storage/charger tables and footnotes read. Amazon-hosted producer copy used because psrefstuff download stalled.

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.

download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdf6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker Second Edition June 2025 User Guide, exact Legion Go 8APU1/83E1. Full guide downloaded/read. Original September 2023 first edition also opened via LegionGoLife mirror for revision comparison. Not GoS/Go 2.

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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Warranty

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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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