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CPU1 field
| Specification | ROG Ally (2023) | Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 8-core / 16-thread Zen 4 up to 5.1 GHz (9–30 W); Ryzen Z1 6-core option. | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 8-core / 16-thread Zen 4 up to 5.1 GHz. |
GPU (Graphics)4 fields
| Specification | ROG Ally (2023) | Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| AI Upscaling | AMD FSR and Radeon Super Resolution. | AMD FSR and Radeon Super Resolution. |
| Advanced Ray Tracing | Hardware ray tracing supported (RDNA 3). | Hardware ray tracing supported (RDNA 3). |
| Compute Power | Up to 8.6 TFLOPs (AMD figure for the Z1 Extreme). | Up to 8.6 TFLOPs (AMD figure). |
| Graphics Engine | AMD Radeon RDNA 3 GPU (780M-class), 12 compute units up to 2.7 GHz. | AMD Radeon RDNA 3 GPU (780M-class), 12 compute units up to 2.7 GHz. |
GAMING OUTPUT3 fields
| Specification | ROG Ally (2023) | Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Max Resolution | 7-inch IPS touchscreen at 1920 × 1080; external displays up to 4K over USB-C. | 8.8-inch IPS touchscreen at 2560 × 1600; external displays up to 4K. |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz. | 144 Hz. |
| VRR & HDR | AMD FreeSync Premium Variable Refresh Rate; no HDR on the built-in screen. | Variable Refresh Rate supported on the built-in screen; no HDR. |
LAUNCH DATE3 fields
| Specification | ROG Ally (2023) | Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | Announcement date not recorded | Announcement date not recorded |
| Released | 13 June 2023 (Z1 Extreme); Z1 model Q3 2023 | 31 October 2023 |
| Status | Available while stocks last (superseded by ROG Ally X and ROG Xbox Ally) | Available while stocks last (superseded by Legion Go 2) |
MEMORY1 field
| Specification | ROG Ally (2023) | Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| System Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5-6400. | 16 GB LPDDR5X-7500. |
COMMUNICATION5 fields
| Specification | ROG Ally (2023) | Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2. | 5.1. |
| Ethernet | None (USB-C adapter needed). | None (USB-C adapter needed). |
| HDMI | None (video output over USB-C DisplayPort or XG Mobile). | None (video output over USB-C DisplayPort). |
| USB Ports | 1 × USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode and Power Delivery 3.0; ROG XG Mobile external-GPU port. | 2 × USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery. |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E tri-band. | Wi-Fi 6E. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION2 fields
| Specification | ROG Ally (2023) | Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Price (USD) | $699.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $699.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦980,000 (Stored estimate) | ₦980,000 (Stored estimate) |
STORAGE2 fields
| Specification | ROG Ally (2023) | Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Expandable | microSD card slot (UHS-II); M.2 2230 SSD can be replaced. | microSD card slot; M.2 2242 SSD can be replaced. |
| Internal Storage | 512 GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD. | 512 GB or 1 TB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD. |
CONTROLLER1 field
| Specification | ROG Ally (2023) | Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Controller | Built-in Xbox-layout controls with hall-effect analog triggers, gyro and two rear macro buttons. | Detachable Legion TrueStrike controllers with FPS mouse mode, hall-effect sticks and a built-in kickstand. |
PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT2 fields
| Specification | ROG Ally (2023) | Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Backward Compatibility | Windows 11 handheld: Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Epic and other PC stores; cloud gaming. | Windows 11 handheld: Steam, Xbox Game Pass, Epic and other PC stores. |
| Game Boost | Armoury Crate SE performance modes (Silent / Performance / Turbo) and per-game profiles. | Legion Space launcher with performance modes and per-game settings. |