Lenovo Legion GovsHonor MagicBook X 14

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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Go
Legion Go

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Go delivers impressive performance with its AMD processor and Radeon Graphics, handling demanding games well.
The Lenovo Legion Go's solid build quality is a notable aspect, despite its heavier weight overall.
The Lenovo Legion Go's display shines with QHD+ resolution, but lacks content to fully utilize its capabilities effectively.
The Lenovo Legion Go features a powerful combination of display, controllers, and storage options with high refresh rate.
Honor
HONOR MagicBook X 14
MagicBook X 14

Quick Stats

The HONOR MagicBook X 14 delivers impressive single-core and multi-core scores for seamless daily office work and gaming experience.
The Honor MagicBook X 14's build is a masterclass in design and engineering excellence always.
The HONOR MagicBook X 14 boasts an exceptional display with vibrant visuals, reduced eye strain, and accurate color representation.
The HONOR MagicBook X 14 boasts impressive features, including a 12th gen Core processor.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion Go
#505
Honor MagicBook X 14
Winner
#500
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion Go
#340
Winner
Honor MagicBook X 14
#497
Display
Lenovo Legion Go
#446
Honor MagicBook X 14
#388
Winner
Performance
Lenovo Legion Go
#420
Winner
Honor MagicBook X 14
#738
Build
Lenovo Legion Go
#45
Winner
Honor MagicBook X 14
#203
Features
Lenovo Legion Go
#854
Honor MagicBook X 14
#63
Winner

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

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Go
Honor HONOR MagicBook X 14
up to 16GB
up to 16GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 512GB SSD
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Intel Core i5-12450H
AMD Radeon 780M
Intel UHD Graphics Xe G4 (48EU)
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion Go

Strengths

The massive 8.8 in screen makes it the largest in the handheld Market currently, and the display is a standard feature at QHD+ resolution and 144 HZ refresh rate.
The detachable controllers can double as a vertical Mouse when magnetically attached to the dock, making it perfect for games like Counter Strike or Call of Duty.
The kickstand is a great feature that allows you to set the device down on the table and free your hands to do other things.
The Legion Space software has received an update making it feel less clunky than before, and serves as the hub for all your installed games and settings.
The 16 GB of lpddr5 X Ram along with up to 1 TV of SSD storage makes it one of the most powerful handhelds on the market right now.
The device's design is ergonomic and comfortable to hold, making it perfect for daily gaming sessions.

Weaknesses

The weight of the device (854 G) may be a significant drawback for some users, especially when compared to other handheld devices like Asus R Alli and Nintendo Switch.
The battery life during continuous gaming is about 1.5 to 2 hours, which feels a bit short for my liking.
The device's fans can get quite loud while keeping the console's temperature in check.
The screen resolution is not fully utilized by the tech on the device, resulting in most content being displayed at lower resolutions than QHD+.
The speakers are only watch stereo speakers located at the top and tend to diffuse the sound forward-facing speakers would have been ideal.
The device can heat up quite a bit during heavy use, but no significant thermal throttling was experienced.

Honor MagicBook X 14

Strengths

The new Honor Magic Book X Series has finally ushered in an update bringing two sizes of the new Honor Magic Book X14 2022 and the new Honor Magic Book X16 2022.
The laptop's aesthetic is absolutely in line with the Public's Aesthetics and can even be called the PowerHouse among high-value laptops.
The metal body under the glacier silver color scheme is full of texture, creating a more comfortable feel and look.
The weight of the whole machine is as light as 1.34 kilograms, making it easy to carry with one hand every day.
The battery life is quite good, and the laptop can continue to brighten the screen for 11 hours even at maximum brightness and screen settings.
The new Honor Magic Book X14 has a 14-inch high definition eye protection and anti-glare screen, which provides good immersion and color display.
The keyboard uses the flagship 1.5 millimeters long keystroke and has a slightly concave Arc surface appearance, providing a comfortable typing experience.
The laptop comes with genuine Windows 11 operating system and office home and student Edition worth $748, making it easy to cope with more office scenarios.

Weaknesses

There is no information about the laptop's processor or RAM capacity, which might be a concern for some users.
No specific details are provided about the laptop's performance in demanding tasks like gaming or video editing.
The text does not mention any potential issues with heat dissipation, despite mentioning the large high-performance fan and heat dissipating copper tube.
There is no discussion about the availability of other ports or connectivity options besides USB ports.
No information is provided about the laptop's warranty or customer support services.
Some users might find the price range mentioned ($550-$700) to be on the higher side for a laptop with this specification.
The text does not mention any potential issues with the Honor Sharing function or Multi-screen collaboration capability, which could be a concern for some users.
There is no discussion about the laptop's durability and build quality beyond mentioning the metal body and glacier silver color scheme.
Read Full Reviews

Lenovo Legion Go

The Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming PC has arrived in India, boasting impressive specs and a hefty price tag of nearly 90,000 rupees. Powered by an AMD Z1 extreme processor and Radeon Graphics, this device claims to be one of the most powerful on the market. With its massive 8.8-inch screen, detachable controllers, and kickstand, it's designed for comfort and portability. But can it deliver on performance and battery life? This review will put the Legion Go through its paces to find out if it's a must-have or just too expensive.

Honor MagicBook X 14

The latest update to the Honor MagicBook X Series brings two exciting new laptops: the MagicBook X14 2022 and the MagicBook X16 2022. These thin and light high-quality cost-effective laptops boast impressive features, including a powerful processor, long-lasting battery life, and vibrant displays. With their sleek designs, comfortable keyboards, and advanced smart interconnection capabilities, these laptops are perfect for users seeking a seamless and efficient computing experience.

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