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Steam Deck OLED vs Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Steam Deck OLED

Steam Deck OLED

  • About 640 g.
  • 6nm AMD APU; Zen 2 CPU, four cores/eight threads, 2.4–3.5GHz processor.
  • 16 GB RAM in this version.
  • Runs SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktop.
  • Up to 1 TB storage.
KSh 125,000In Stock
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Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2

Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2

  • 920 g.
  • Ryzen processor.
  • 32 GB RAM in this version.
  • Up to 2 TB storage.
  • 74 Wh battery.
KSh 250,000In Stock
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ROG Ally X 2024KSh 131,000
ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2KSh 92,000
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Our quick verdict

The Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has a larger 74 Wh battery, more RAM (32 GB) and a sharper screen, while the Steam Deck OLED is lighter (about 640 g).

Weight

Steam Deck OLED
About 640 g
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2
920 g

Performance

Steam Deck OLED
6nm AMD APU; Zen 2 CPU, four cores/eight threads, 2.4–3.5GHz processor
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Ryzen processor

Memory

Steam Deck OLED
16 GB RAM in this version
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2
32 GB RAM in this version

Storage

Steam Deck OLED
Up to 1 TB storage
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Up to 2 TB storage

Battery capacity

Steam Deck OLED
50 Wh battery
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2
74 Wh battery

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Steam Deck OLED

  • Lighter: about 640 g (vs about 920 g).

Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2

  • Larger battery: 74 Wh (vs 50 Wh).
  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 16 GB).
  • Higher screen resolution: 1920 × 1200 (vs 1280 × 800).

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PrioritySteam Deck OLEDLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
WeightAbout 640 gAbout 920 g
Performance6nm AMD APU processorRyzen processor
Memory16 GB RAM32 GB RAM
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 2 TB storage
Battery capacity50 Wh battery74 Wh battery
Battery lifeUp to 12 hours per charge74Wh rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Brand—Lenovo
ModelSteam Deck OLEDLegion Go (Gen 2)
Product typeHandheld gaming PCHandheld gaming PC

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Dimensions298 × 117 × 49 mmConsole: 206 × 136.7 × 22.95 mm; with controllers: 295.6 × 136.7 × 42.25 mm
WeightApproximately 640 gAround 920 g with controllers; manufacturer estimate

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Processor6nm AMD APU; Zen 2 CPU, four cores/eight threads, 2.4–3.5GHzRyzen
GraphicsAMD RDNA 2 GPU; eight compute units at 1.6GHz, 1.6 TFLOPS FP32Integrated AMD Radeon graphics with shared memory
Storage expansionUHS-I microSD slot supporting SD, SDHC and SDXCmicroSD card reader

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Memory16GB onboard LPDDR5 RAM; 6400MT/s32GB
Internal storage1TB, 512GB1TB, 2TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Battery and runtime50Wh battery; manufacturer estimate of 3–12 hours of gameplay, depending on use74Wh rechargeable lithium-ion battery; manufacturer Rapid Charge claim up to 50% in 30 minutes under supported conditions

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
System softwareSteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktop—

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Video output and refresh rateDisplayPort over USB-C; manufacturer maximum up to 8K at 60Hz or 4K at 120Hz with compatible equipment—
Integrated display7.4-inch HDR OLED touchscreen; 1280 × 800; up to 90Hz; 1000-nit HDR peak and 600-nit SDR brightness8.8-inch OLED multi-touch screen; 1920 × 1200; 144Hz; 500-nit typical SDR and 1100-nit peak HDR brightness; 100% DCI-P3; Gorilla Glass 3
PortsUSB-C with USB 3 Gen 2 and DisplayPort; 3.5mm headphone/headset jack; microSD slot—
Wi-Fi and BluetoothTri-band 2×2 Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3—
HDR support—DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certified panel

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam Deck OLEDLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Controller supportIntegrated sticks, D-pad, triggers, bumpers, four assignable grip buttons, two haptic trackpads and six-axis IMUDetachable controllers; sticks, D-pad, ABXY, triggers/bumpers, function buttons and a right-controller touchpad; FPS mode uses the right controller as a mouse
Power supplyUSB-C PD 3.0; manufacturer-specified 45W power supplyUSB-C charging; regional configurations may include a 65W USB-C PD 3.0 adapter or no adapter

Similarities

  • Both belong to the PC handheld platform.

In summary

For most buyers the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 is the better buy; the Steam Deck OLED makes sense if you want a lighter build.

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