Intel NUC X15vsLenovo Legion Go S

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Intel
Intel NUC X15
NUC X15

Quick Stats

The Intel NUC X15 delivers impressive performance, outperforming PCs with high-end processors and graphics cards.
The Intel NUC X15's sturdy metal build provides premium quality despite its thin and portable design flaws slightly.
The display is the Intel NUC X15's standout feature, offering crisp visuals and immersive multimedia experiences.
The Intel NUC X15 boasts impressive features, including a powerful processor and robust performance overall.
Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Go S
Legion Go S

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Go S delivers impressive performance, outperforming the Steam Deck in both synthetic and actual game tests overall.
The Lenovo Legion Go S's build quality is satisfactory, with some drawbacks to material choice.
The Lenovo Legion Go S boasts an impressive display, offering smooth performance at 1200p gaming resolution.
The Lenovo Legion Go S boasts impressive features such as a powerful Z1 Extreme chip, memory.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Intel NUC X15
Winner
#552
Lenovo Legion Go S
#553
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Intel NUC X15
#603
Winner
Lenovo Legion Go S
#648
Display
Intel NUC X15
#726
Lenovo Legion Go S
#445
Winner
Performance
Intel NUC X15
#343
Winner
Lenovo Legion Go S
#371
Build
Intel NUC X15
#678
Lenovo Legion Go S
#44
Winner
Features
Intel NUC X15
#469
Winner
Lenovo Legion Go S
#853

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Intel Intel NUC X15
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Go S
up to 64GB
up to 32GB
up to 8000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-12700H
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
AMD Radeon 680M

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Intel NUC X15

Strengths

This machine easily kicks my pc around with a 3700 x and a 1080 ti - mighty impressive especially in a machine this thin and light.
The speakers on the laptop are not too bad, they're actually pretty decent with a decent amount of clarity and even a little bit of bass.
The battery life is kind of average given the size of it, but my main laptop with a 9750h gets about half that time with half the capacity.
The charging time is reasonable at about 2 hours and 14 minutes.
The performance is impressive, especially in a machine this thin and light.
Intel's Quick Sync wasn't far behind NVENC on the RTX 3070 for encoding times.
The keyboard, although subpar, can be overlooked if you just want to get a good gaming laptop.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Lenovo Legion Go S

Strengths

The Lenovo Legion Go S has a much more powerful chipset than its initial Windows 11 version, making it one of the best handheld gaming PCs on the market.
It can handle demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Cyberpunk 2077 with ease, even at high resolutions and settings.
With 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory and a bigger GPU with 12 graphics cores, it outperforms the Steam Deck in most games and benchmarks.
The Legion Go S's performance leads to much smoother gaming experiences, with average frame rates more than double those of the Steam Deck in some cases.
It has a sleek design that makes navigating the operating system (licensed from Steam OS) relatively easy compared to its initial Windows 11 version.

Weaknesses

The Legion Go S's battery life is somewhat compromised due to its powerful chipset, with gameplay lasting only about an hour and a half at high resolutions.
Lowering the resolution or limiting power can help extend battery life, but this may not be ideal for those who want to play games at native resolutions.
In more demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds, the Steam Deck's performance was slightly better than the Legion Go S when played at 1200p resolution.
The Legion Go S's power-hungry chipset means it won't last as long in battery-intensive applications or games compared to the Steam Deck.
Its powerful chipset also means that the Legion Go S may not be as suitable for everyday mobile computing tasks, potentially limiting its appeal.
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Intel NUC X15

The Intel NUC X15 is a slim yet powerful gaming laptop that boasts impressive performance despite its compact size. With a starting price of around $9000, this device is positioned to compete with other high-end gaming laptops on the market. While it excels in areas such as processing power and display quality, some aspects like keyboard and webcam functionality fall short of expectations. In this review, we'll delve into the strengths and weaknesses of the Intel NUC X15, examining its performance, features, and overall value proposition.

Lenovo Legion Go S

The Lenovo Legion Go S is a handheld gaming PC that's making waves as a legitimate Steam Deck alternative. Powered by the more potent Z1 Extreme chipset, this device boasts impressive performance numbers, outpacing its competitor in demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Cyberpunk 2077. With 32GB of RAM and a bigger GPU, it offers a superior gaming experience, but at the cost of reduced battery life - a trade-off many gamers may be willing to make.

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