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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally vs Lenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

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General

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Series

ROG Ally1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Legion Go1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026PSREF title is Legion Go S, in Legion family. Series normalized to Legion Go.

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

RC73YA, RC73YA-NH002W, RC73YA-XB_ALLY.Z2A.16, ALLY-RC73YA-0021WZZ11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Global spec page lists ALLY-RC73YA-0021WZZ1. The DE page lists RC73YA-NH002W. US page lists RC73YA-XB_ALLY.Z2A.163Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

83N6000GUS, 83N60000US2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Product sku metadata: 83N6000GUS. Windows 83N60000US is independently read from its exact maker page and source below. Both are 8APU1 Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 32GB/1TB.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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

June 20257Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2025/08/20/rog-xbox-ally-handheld-release-date-october-featuresRead 30 September 2026As we shared in June. The day is not given in this post

January 202513Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-legion-unleashes-next-gen-gaming-power-at-ces-2025Read 7 October 2026Maker CES announcement on January 7 names the Z1 Extreme option. Related SteamOS press kit is dated January 6. January month precision covers the one-day maker difference without claiming an unproved first day.

Status

Available3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026ASUS Store price $599.99 with Buy Now on 2026-09-30

Available2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SteamOS SKU JSON-LD Offer states InStock. This is current availability, not a launch forecast.

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

ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)12Press 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.13Maker 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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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.

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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.

$599.996Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2025/09/25/pre-order-rog-xbox-ally-x-and-rog-ally-starting-todayRead 30 September 2026USD $599.99 (ERP)

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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.

€5994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20251010065048/https://rog.asus.com/de/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026ASUS Germany estore price 599,00 EUR in the Wayback Machine snapshot of 2025-10-10

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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.

AU, BE, CA, CZ, FI, FR, DE, HK, IE, IT, JP, MX, NL, NZ, NO, PL, PT, KR, RO, SA, SG, ES, SE, TW, TR, AE, GB, US, VN, EG, GR, HU, ID, SI, ZA, TH, UA6Press releasenews.xbox.com/en-us/2025/09/25/pre-order-rog-xbox-ally-x-and-rog-ally-starting-todayRead 30 September 2026Country availability and added launch-market list in the official September 25, 2025 preorder release. ISO codes are normalized from the named territories.

US2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU is sold on the US storefront with USD purchase offer. Only US rows are represented.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Nebula Nocturne, Glacier White2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SteamOS SKU Color: Nebula Nocturne. Windows exact SKU Color: Glacier White. These are maker spellings, separate from early Nebula Violet launch wording.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026Exact Color cell: Glacier White.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

Handheld PC10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Maker describes handheld PC gaming with Windows and SteamOS.

Form factor

Slate2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

Slate10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Built for Comfort section names an ergonomic unibody design. Exact-model PC Gamer review says it lacks detachable controllers.

Platform and software

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OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

SteamOS2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact 83N6000GUS Operating System: SteamOS. Windows is a separate variant.

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

SteamOS2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact sold SteamOS configuration, corroborated by June 2025 exact-model review. No current point-release version is guessed.

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

Xbox app8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Library button opens the Xbox app

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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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026ACSE supports RSR, RIS and AFMF5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

AMD Ryzen Z2 A1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Processor Name: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

Chip brand

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

AMD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Processor Family: AMD Ryzen Z Series Processor.

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 Xbox Ally

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	Zen 2	2.8	3.8

Source5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026Chip maker AMD's page. 4 Zen 2 cores, 8 threads, base 2.8 GHz, max boost 3.8 GHz

BLenovo Legion Go S (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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Processor table: 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.3GHz base, 5.1GHz maximum. Eight physical cores are stored. Zen 4 name is corroborated by the AMD official processor source.4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact chip Processor Architecture: Zen 4. Eight cores, 3.3 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost agree with Lenovo PSREF.

CPU cores

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

3.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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4nm5Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/AMD-Ryzen-Z1-Extreme-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.716421.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme CPU specification table: Manufacturing Technology 4 nm. This is a silicon specification, not a handheld measurement.

GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

AMD Radeon 780M2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Family embedded Graphics: Radeon 780M / RDNA 3 with the Z1 Extreme processor. Exact SKU lists integrated AMD Radeon Graphics.

GPU architecture

RDNA 25Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026

RDNA 32Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Family embedded Graphics: Radeon 780M / RDNA 3 with the Z1 Extreme processor. Z2 Go RDNA2 is excluded.

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.

85Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 2026Graphics Core Count 8 (CUs)

124Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact chip Graphics Core Count: 12. AMD launch table calls them RDNA 3 compute units. Lenovo separately proves this chip is installed. A processor GPU ceiling does not prove this handheld's operating clock.

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

1,800MHz5Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-a.htmlRead 30 September 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 Xbox Ally

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

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026Performance mode (15W) with power plugged in (AC). Silent mode (10W) and Performance mode (15W) from the battery life footnote

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

Mode	TDP (W)
Performance	30
Balance	15
Quiet	10
Custom minimum	5
Custom maximum	40

Source6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 7 October 2026Thermal modes: Performance 30 W, Balance 15 W, Quiet 10 W, Custom 5 to 40 W. Custom endpoints describe one continuous range. Power-source cells are omitted because the usage conditions are recommendations, not proven limits. Windows guide has the same table.8Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 7 October 2026Windows Thermal mode table: Performance 30 W, Balance 15 W, Quiet 10 W, Custom 5 to 40 W. OS power modes are separate from APU TDP modes.17Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows table independently confirms Performance 30 W, Balance 15 W, Quiet 10 W and Custom 5 to 40 W. Recommended power sources are not enforced operating limits.

Lowest TDP

10W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

5W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

40W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 7 October 2026Thermal mode: Custom 5 to 40 W. Quick Access Menu Performance section enables TDP Limit and custom thermal design power.8Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 7 October 202617Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows Custom mode explicitly allows choosing 5 to 40 W in Legion Space. Same documented range as SteamOS.

Memory and storage

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RAM

16GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

32GB2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Memory: 32GB LPDDR5X-7500MT/s (Soldered). Generic PSREF 16GB options are not added without a sold SKU mapping.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Memory Type: LPDDR5X-7500.

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 202616GB LPDDR5 on board (6400MT/s dual channel)

7,500MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Memory Type: LPDDR5X-7500. Exact US SKU metadata explicitly writes 7500MT/s. Tom's Hardware 6400MHz review table is not used.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026Exact Memory cell: 32 GB LPDDR5X-7500MT/s (Soldered).

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

1 TB2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Storage: 1TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC. Decimal 1TB becomes 1000GB. Generic 512GB configurations are not added without a sold SKU mapping.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Storage Type: M.2 2242 SSD, PCIe NVMe.

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

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 installed Storage Type interface: PCIe 4.0 x4.

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

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026512GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280)

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Storage Slot: one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot. Installed 1TB drive in each selected SKU is M.2 2242. Connector form factor and installed drive length are distinct.

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

microSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Card Reader: microSD card reader.

Card speed class

UHS-II1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

UHS-I7Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_132918253_1752224176_808_3142059.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 9 Specifications: microSD slot, quantity 1, interface UHS-I.

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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2TB9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 bottom I/O: microSD card reader supports up to 2 TB. The maker page markets microSD as expanded storage for games. Decimal 2 TB is 2000 GB.

Display

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Screen size

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

8in(20.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: Size 8 inches.

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

1920 × 1200px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: WUXGA (1920x1200).

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

16:101Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: 16:10.

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Display specification: IPS-level, not a confirmed native IPS panel subtype.

IPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: IPS. Lenovo notes that its IPS designation may encompass IPS, PLS, ADS, AHVA or AAS.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Landscape9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 opening and See Every Detail sections explicitly say native landscape. Sheet includes Z1 Extreme and Z2 Go with Windows or SteamOS.

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

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Glossy1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table Surface: Glossy, anti-fingerprint.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Pages 3-4: Multi-touch, in-cell, 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 Xbox Ally

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 own built-in display table pairs WUXGA 1920x1200 with 48-120Hz VRR. This is the display refresh range and maximum, not an external preset timing.

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026AMD FreeSync Premium

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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_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 own display table: 48-120Hz VRR. CES press release footnote gives 44Hz, so latest technical PSREF takes precedence.

Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 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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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.

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Hall effect10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Legion TrueStrike and Flawless Control sections name Hall effect RGB joysticks. RGB customization is OS-qualified.

Stick layout

Offset10Reviewnasilemaktech.com/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Xbox controller layout with the asymmetrical joysticks

Offset15Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme SteamOS Design section says thumbsticks are offset like an Xbox controller.

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Hall effect11Maker product pageawinic.com/cn/news-1726.htmlRead 7 October 2026Component maker explicitly names Legion Go S with Z2 Go or Z1 Extreme, Windows or SteamOS. It says adjustable-travel triggers use an awinic linear Hall solution. Only the trigger sensor mechanism is stored. Generic component capability specs are excluded. Chinese source translated to English.

Trigger stops

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Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Controls: LT and RT button range switch. Overview lists both rear range switches.

D-pad

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Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026A B X Y buttons

Xbox1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Controls: A B X Y buttons. Uses Xbox order shown by the overview and exact hardware controls.

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20262 x assignable grip buttons

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Controls: Y1 and Y2 buttons, separate from LB, LT, RB, RT. Two rear grip buttons, not standard shoulders.

Trackpads

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11Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Touchpad: one buttonless Mylar surface touchpad on the right controller, 10 x 10mm.

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026FAQ: key mapping in ACSE

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System buttons

View button, Menu button, Command Center button, Xbox button, Library button2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

Power, Volume up, Volume down, View, Menu, Steam Key (SteamOS) / Legion L (Windows), Quick Access Key (SteamOS) / Legion R (Windows)17Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows front and top views identify View, Menu, Power, volume up/down, Legion L and Legion R. SteamOS independently identifies the same control positions with Steam Key and Quick Access Key labels. The two OS-dependent labels are written conditionally, not assigned to both editions.18Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 8 October 2026SteamOS front and top views identify View, Menu, Power, volume up/down, Steam Key and Quick Access Key. Windows calls the last two positions Legion L and Legion R. Conditional labels preserve each edition without omitting these two physical controls.

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 button2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026Power button / Fingerprint sensor

None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Fingerprint Reader: No fingerprint reader.

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20266-Axis IMU

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Sensors: Accelerometer and 6-axis Gyroscope sensor. No invented axis count field is stored.

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Haptics: HD haptics

HD haptics9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Haptics: HD haptics. No mechanism or motor count is inferred.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026AURA SYNC: Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 System Lighting: RGB lighting ring. Maker page qualifies customization software by OS.

Measured

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

63points8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026PC benchmarks table, plugged in. R24. Review calls base Ally PC benchmark Turbo 25 W, inconsistent with its game 20 W and AMD 20 W configurable ceiling. The score is retained with this limitation.

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

304points8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026PC benchmarks table, plugged in. R24. Base Ally profile name/TDP is inconsistent within review, so no exact power setting is inferred.

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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 Xbox Ally

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Power source	Average FPS
Ashes of the Singularity	1920	1080	Normal	Not available	20	Mains	42.8
Ashes of the Singularity	1920	1080	Heavy	Not available	20	Mains	29.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR 2.1 Auto	20	Mains	31.24
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	FSR 2.1 Auto	20	Mains	27.32
Forza Horizon 5	1920	1080	Extreme	Off	20	Mains	17
Forza Horizon 5	1920	1080	Medium	Off	20	Mains	43
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High	Not available	20	Mains	25
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Highest	Not available	20	Mains	21

Source8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Gaming benchmarks section. Mains, Turbo 20 W, 4 GB VRAM. In-game frame generation and path tracing disabled where stated. Disabling path tracing does not prove all ray tracing disabled. Driver AFMF may affect Ally X frame counts. All listed rows checked against prose.

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

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

3,293MB/s8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026CrystalDiskMark, plugged in

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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 Xbox Ally

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Not available	Not available	2.47
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	20	1.8
Gaming	Celeste	6	7.1

Source8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Battery section: Cyberpunk Steam Deck preset, Turbo 20 W, 68% brightness/about 200 nits, 1 h 48 min. Celeste Silent 6 W, 25% brightness, 7 h 6 min. Claimed Silent 10 W is a separate maker profile. Tom's Guide 02:28 row retains its own test.9Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Tom's Guide gaming battery test, 02:28 (2.47 h)

BLenovo Legion Go S (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.

1.8h=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.

7.1h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

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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.

95min10Reviewnasilemaktech.com/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 20260 to 100 % in 95 minutes with the included 65W charger. Peak intake about 62W

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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

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

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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

27.2°C8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Back middle maximum after 20 minutes of CPU stress, 81 °F. Converted to °C and rounded to one decimal.

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

25.6°C8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Grip maximum after 20 minutes of CPU stress, 78 °F. Converted to °C and rounded to one decimal. Review conversion typo is not copied.

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

62.1°C10Reviewnasilemaktech.com/rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026SoC max 62.1 °C in their game tests

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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

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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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Speakers: stereo speakers, 2W x2. Two physical speaker units.

Speaker direction

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Front-facing10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Immersive Audio section: front-firing audio. Exact-model PC Gamer review agrees.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

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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_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Microphone: dual-microphone array. Overview shows left and right microphone locations.

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Standard Ports: one headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm).

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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 Xbox Ally

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	2	Top	Yes
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Top	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20262x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery, 1x UHS-II microSD, 1x 3.5 mm combo jack. The overview page names DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.08Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Power button, jack, microSD reader and two USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports on top

BLenovo Legion Go S (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 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

Source7Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_132918253_1752224176_808_3142059.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 9 has two USB-C connectors with USB4 40 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4 and accessory output 5 V, 3 A. Adapter power is not a device input ceiling.15Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section locates both USB-C ports and the combo jack on top, microSD on bottom. Electrical/protocol capabilities come from exact 8APU1 PSREF page 5, cited separately. Dock connectors are excluded.16Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026p5 Standard Ports: 2x USB-C USB4 40Gbps, USB PD 65-100 W input/15 W output, DisplayPort 1.4, 1 combo 3.5 mm jack, 1 card reader. Sides independently read from exact-model Tom's Hardware review.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 own USB-C Standard Ports explicitly include 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

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Dock

Sold separately2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026ROG Bulwark or Gaming Charger Dock

Sold separately10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Legion Ecosystem section names Legion Go Dock. Caption says accessories shown are sold separately.

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 WLAN: AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616, 802.11ax 2x2.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026Wi-Fi 6E (Triple band) 2x2

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Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 WLAN: Bluetooth 5.3. Footnote says actual operation can be lower depending on OS/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_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 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.

60Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

55.5Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Battery: 55.5Wh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. No pack mAh conversion is made.

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 Xbox Ally

Use	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hollow Knight: Silksong	10	5.4
Gaming	Forza Horizon 5	15	2.3

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026Display 75 %, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on, volume 50 %, online play, 720p, 60 fps cap. Silksong low settings in Silent (10W), Forza Horizon 5 default settings in Performance (15W)

BLenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

5.4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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.

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100W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Standard Ports: USB PD 65-100 W input, 15W output. 100 W maximum device input needs a compatible higher-power adapter, not the included 65 W unit. March 2025 SteamOS guide says 65 W achieves its maximum charging speed. The newer May 2026 exact 8APU1 PSREF explicitly identifies 65-100 W device-port input, and takes precedence for supported input. This does not revise the separately stated included-adapter charge-time claim.

Charging standards

USB PD 3.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C / DisplayPort 1.4 / Power Delivery 3.0

USB PD 3.09Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 I/O explicitly identifies the two USB-C device ports with Power Delivery 3.0. This establishes the device protocol rather than only the supplied adapter capability.

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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80min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Super Rapid Charge: 10min to 30%, 30min to 70%, 80min to 100%. Datasheet footnote requires included charger, depleted battery and MS/S3/S4/S5 states. First-edition SteamOS guide gives only less than two hours, a compatible broader estimate.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Super Rapid Charge footnote: 80 min from 0 to 100 percent in MS/S3/S4/S5 states, using included charger and substantially depleted battery. Generic 730 g and 22.6 mm chassis values do not override current PSREF.

Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

Yes8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026

Yes2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact US What's in the Box lists 65 W USB-C charger. Generic PSREF no-adapter regional option does not apply to selected US rows.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

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

65W8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026US review unit: a 65W charger. ASUS says the charger varies by country

65W2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact US What's in the Box: 65 W USB-C charger. This is adapter power, not maximum 100 W device input.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

Cooling

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Fans

28Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026Dual-fan cooling system

112Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_130674305_1746449716_9848_391593.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker-authored HMM covers 8APU1 and 83N6. Printed page 22 exploded view has one fan. Table 3 item 22 is Fan. Printed page 32 removes this single installed fan.

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.

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026FAQ: customize RGB lighting, performance modes, and fan curves in ACSE

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

SSD2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026Standard M.2 2280 drive, easily upgradeable

Joystick caps, SSD12Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_130674305_1746449716_9848_391593.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 20 CRU table lists Joystick caps as optional-service parts. Pages 27 to 28 give removal steps. Exact-model Tom's Hardware review separately confirms the SSD can be upgraded.15Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme SteamOS Upgradeability section says internal SSD can be upgraded to a larger 2242 or 2280 drive. Cap replacement is separately supported by HMM.

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.

Width290Height121Depth50.9mm(11.4 × 4.8 × 2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 202629.0 x 12.1 x 2.75 ~ 5.09 cm. Depth is the thickest point

Width298.5Height127.55Depth43.4mm(11.8 × 5 × 1.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Dimensions WxDxH: 298.5 x 127.55 x 22.6-43.4mm. Width and height use front-face orientation. Maximum 43.4mm external depth is stored, not 22.6mm chassis thickness. Product page rounds width to 299 mm.

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.

670g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

740g(1.6 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Weight: Around 740 g. Approximate whole handheld, not a measurement for every SKU. Page 3 launch/datasheet 730 g differs, so latest technical PSREF takes precedence.

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 compatibility program, Windows Performance Fit2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 6 Green Certifications: ErP Lot 6/26 and RoHS compliant. Other Certifications: TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution). Green entries may include self-declaration.

In the box

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In the box

Manual, Cardboard stand, 65W charger8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026

Lenovo Legion Go S, 65W USB-C charger, Quick start guide2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact US What's in the Box: Lenovo Legion Go S, 65 W USB-C charger, Quick start guide.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

Carrying case

None8Reviewwindowscentral.com/hardware/asus/asus-rog-xbox-ally-reviewRead 30 September 2026It does not come with a carrying case

None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Bundled Accessories: None. Exact US box lists handheld, charger and quick start guide. No case is included in selected SKUs.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-20252Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025Read 30 September 2026

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g00032Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Family page heading: Legion Go S (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme). It links full specs for part numbers starting 83N6.

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-2025/specRead 30 September 2026

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDF1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Exact current 8APU1 PSREF, dated May 6, 2026. It explicitly identifies Ryzen Z1 Extreme, not 8ARP1 Z2 Go.

Manual

rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/helpdesk_manual11Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x-2025/helpdesk_manualRead 30 September 2026Official rendered Manual & Document listing offers English RC73XA_YA user manual E27431, version 27431, dated 2025-11-14. It covers both RC73XA and RC73YA. The link is the manual download listing. PDF body could not be retrieved through the signed download and is not claimed as read.

download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.html6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 7 October 2026Official SteamOS user guide, linked from the combined Windows and SteamOS guide index. Matching PDF Table 1 identifies 8APU1 and machine type 83N6.7Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_132918253_1752224176_808_3142059.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker-authored SteamOS guide, first edition March 2025. Table 1 identifies 8APU1 and 83N6. Readable PDF mirror was inspected in full.

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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1year2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact 83N6000GUS US product Warranty: One Year Legion Ultimate Support. The independent Windows SKU has the same value. US maker term only, statutory rights excluded.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026Exact US Warranty cell: One Year Legion Ultimate Support.

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