Lenovo Legion Go SvsLenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga

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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.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
ThinkPad X1 Yoga

Quick Stats

Adequate performance for basic tasks, underwhelming in demanding situations due to fan noise and thermal throttling issues.
The ThinkPad X1 Yoga's build quality feels like a step back compared to other Lenovo offerings overall.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga's display offers good brightness at around 400 nits with Dolby Vision support.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga boasts a powerful display, processing, and storage with Intel gen processors and NVMe SSD.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion Go S
Winner
#553
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
#556
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion Go S
#648
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
#831
Display
Lenovo Legion Go S
#445
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
#506
Performance
Lenovo Legion Go S
#371
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
#688
Build
Lenovo Legion Go S
#44
Winner
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
#301
Features
Lenovo Legion Go S
#853
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
#99
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Go S
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga
up to 32GB
up to 16GB
up to 1000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Intel Core i7-10610U
AMD Radeon 680M
Intel UHD Graphics

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga

Strengths

The laptop has a very attractive design, with a comfortable feel to hold in the hand.
It has tons of I/O ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 ports that support power delivery.
The keyboard is excellent, with tactile typing experience and backlighting.
The sound system is good, supporting Dolby Atmos and getting quite loud.

Weaknesses

The design does not have the same refinement as the Yoga 9i, with sharp edges.
The laptop prioritizes fan noise over performance, which can be a drawback for demanding users.
It thermal throttles when temperatures reach 100 degrees Celsius.
The track point (nipple) is no longer needed and takes up touchpad space.
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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.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 7 boasts a sleek design, but falls short in refinement, with sharp edges that detract from its otherwise attractive appearance. The laptop's convertible nature and extensive I/O options are notable highlights. However, the presence of a traditional trackpoint (nipple) may be seen as outdated, given the superior performance of modern touchpads. This review aims to provide an in-depth assessment of this business-focused device, considering both its strengths and weaknesses.

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