I had the Ally ..returnrd it as the right trigger would not register most clicks. So i purchased the Legion Go, and its triggers work great but the joysticks have terrible deadzones, to the point where aiming is too jerky to get any accuracy. So i repurchased the Ally and will test this again to see if that right trigger issue is fixed. My take: I though the bigger screen was perect as well as 1600p -->800p being great at downsampled. But at 800p its far more blurry. It just can't push 1600p (native resolution) while the Ally's native resolution of 1080p was way more crisp. I really believe the Legion Go should have gone with a 1080p vrr screen, as Ally did. And there are way too many dips from 60+ fps to 20fps from software issues, and the lack of vrr is hurting that. One last thing: The Legion Go is really heavy and bulky for a handheld. It feels like holding a tablet or small laptop at times. Tge larger acreen is nice but damn, it gets uncomfortable fast. Ill be posting up a 3 way comparison this week of the Ally/Legion Go/Oled Steam Deck. I have no bias as im purchasing all of these. Btw: Great video! 👍
I had a similar experience where I had issues with my Ally and returned it less than a week. Months later I purchased another one. With updates and better quality control. Im loving my Rog now. I ended up increasing the SSD in it to a 2tb. It was also extremely easy to do.
I have the ally and I absolutely love it. Except that I am getting older and starting to get cataracts. So the bigger screen definitely is an interest for me. Down the road when they work out the other bugs.
From a real world user perception in which I prioritize fidelity. I bought the steam deck but could not get over how wash out the screen was so when I got the ally it further solidify my bias against the deck. However I still put it on the shelf next to my deck and really never played with it again. Fast forward on getting the legion the screen is just the perfect size and clarity which oddly draws me to playing it. So to each their own and ultimately all these system are the same in which they let you play your games on the go or in bed.
Yes. More choices that do things differently is the most pro-consumer outcome. We don't need another Pony vs Microshaft. Another Samsung vs Apple. CHOICES. PEOPLE. CHOICES. Not everything in life is a zero-sum game.
Go watch his actual games tests not this cinebench test. The Legion Go absolutely destroys the ally while even using 2GB less VRAM. Also bigger screen, up to 144hz, higher resolution, detachable controllers. I would personally go for the Legion Go.
@@Astro-M0what??? Do u know about standart vram on ally is 4gb. This TH-camr make a bullshit tests, because his cut 2 gb ram to vram on ally, and after that they have a big difference. 6vram, 10ram on ally, vs 4vram and 12 ram on go. And we always know about ally’ve a slower ram. And this dude after that cut it to 10gb on ally. U can find normal test ally vs go with same preference. 4vram and 12ram. And u will see a same fps on games. But if on rog ally games in 720p looks normal on 1080p display with freesync, on go 720/800p games looks on 1600p be with a lot of soap on your eyes.
@@Astro-M0z Rog right now better actual smoothness in games. No VRR in this day and age is a joke and when it comes to smoothness in games the Ally win hands down and you can't say otherwise
I just returned my second ally to Best Buy 🤦♂️ they told me they have been getting a ton of returns. I loved it , both only lasted a month before I could no longer open games, the armory crate button stopped working, and the console would not shut down. I’m so disappointed and I’m going to give the go a shot
@@SetTheCaptivesFree4797 I had an SD card in the slot as well and wasn't using it, and it started to completely freeze the ROG Ally. Nothing would load on the desktop, I had to take it out and all the issues were gone.
I love a lot of things about the Ally but I'm buying a Legion Go over it for two simple reasons. The bigger screen and two USB 4.0 ports. It may have a few software issues to iron out (just like the Ally did at launch) but the Ally can't grow new I/O or screen 😅
@iraklimgeladze5223 egpu connection and more. Im looking at the legion go for that reason, egpu connection on a device this small should be a no brainer.
@@riquelmen90no offense just trying to understand. But why spend so much on a small handheld only to spend even more on a egpu for it rather than just getting a laptop which could combine both experiences? I’m also looking at a legion go but only as a handheld since I already have a desktop for whatever else.
@@cassam1023 I know the original commenter hasn't replied to you but if you're interested in picking one up and want it at a good price (in the UK) go check out Very. They currently have a special offer of 20% off your first order when you sign up for their store credit thing. So you can grab a Legion for about 560 from 700.
Not sure if this was a focal point but the ally has 4gb of vram for the gpu vs 3gb for the legion at factory settings. Once I change it in bios I saw a noticeable improvement in performance.
@@keyvand.7667It seems the Legion Go at 30w is better. At 15w the Ally is better, but I presume this will change as Lenovo is known for out of box driver/bios issues. Give it like 3 months and I think the Go will be better in most scenarios.
@@keyvand.7667 While that's true, the process to have that done has been described as "painful" and the chance of it happening is still 50/50. Those aren't good odds and the process to have it corrected isn't painless so it's still a major con.
Lenovo usually has better price to performance while with Asus ROG youre also paying for the brand these days. On the other hand the Go needs to be better cause its late to the party considering the actual hardware is almost identical.
@@TheDude50447 personally i feel that the legion go has the hardware advantage due to the controllers. You can swap them out. Thats.. an extremely good thing.
@@chaospxl_yeah justify spending _800 on a handheld by saying I'll be able to spend another $200 on better controllers😂 or they could've just made better controllers in the first place
Some people already have issues with sticks drifting on Rog Ally, and it's confirmed to have a useless SD Slot, and only have one USB port. I bought Lenovo Go instead as it uses Hall Effect Sticks, have bigger screen, better battery, screen suitable for messing around in Windows unlike the small screen on Ally, and other reasons. Sound volume problem can be adjusted in settings. Lenovo's roadmap says they fix the sound by default for everyone ASAP and a long list of other things. Lenovo is hard at work on this. I used Lenovo for days now and have no problems. I also added custom resolutions in the registry.
You can’t make a device that’s projecting sound away from the user, all of a sudden project it towards the user. There is no fix for this hardware disadvantage. Hall effects are cool, but even Valve said they stayed away from them ‘cause they don’t see the true reliability in them. The Go is just a Legion Y700 tablet with controllers glued to the side. As someone who had the Go for 7 days before returning, all it had going for it was the screen being big.
@@LazyFaux5656 Yeah. I skipped Rog Ally because the plastic looked and felt cheap, broken SD Slot, drifting stick problem, small screen, and only one USB port among other things.
The Ally team are incompetent. The sd slot disaster is embarrasing and totally unexpected. That alone makes me never want to get an Ally. The other turn offs are the rinky dinky 50 cent plastic they call a "kickstand" Are you serious?? Asus are cheap! They couldn't even be bothered to include a carrying case for a premium product! They are returning RMA devices back the customers that have the same heat problem over and over again! No trackpads! Why would you release a windows device without a mouse? Asus are cheap! So, for these reasons there is no way on earth I would buy an Ally even if it was $399 because it has too many problems and does not meet my needs.
Have you tried the joysticks on the deck? Those are terrible sticks, especially in fps games. The hall effect on go arent that good, this guy in video showed it in action.
Love my Roggy. As much as I like the Go's features I can't justify buying another handheld which near enough the same specs (APU and little faster RAM)
Had them both in my hand today. The button placement on the Lenovo Legion GO feels odd if you’re used to holding the Steamdeck. Large screen, really a piece of art. But the right thumb stick got stuck…. This was after holding the device, out of the box for even less then 5 minutes. Unforgivable and a major red flag. Got the ALLY.
I tried both device hands on and I have to say Legion Go screen is better and it provides better value overall. But I think both of them will go on sale soon given the new Steam deck OLED is priced so competitively.
That joy stick issue with legión have me thinking. I probably gonna wait till they sort out all the bugs because legion is the clear winner here. Thanks for the review.
Eu tenho um Rog Ally e um Steam Deck. Dei o SD para a minha esposa e estou fascinado com a tela, performance, áudio do Rog Ally, além de ter TODAS as lojas de games nas palmas das mãos. Estou jogando Assassin's Creed Mirage no modo MUITO ALTO com 60fps cravados. Videogame PC portátil MARAVILHOSO!
I've owned the Steam Deck, Ally, OneXplayer 2 Pro, and now Legion Go. I think each of these devices are pretty great, but overall, I'm most satisfied with the Go by a small margin, and I've sold all the rest in favor of it. As someone who wants a full Windows experience (something I can use as a mobile PC to complement my desktop), I feel the Go accommodates this the best, most notably due to the combination of the 8.8" screen and the built-in touchpad and mouse (not to mention built-in kickstand). Using Windows on 7" screen as with the Deck and Ally just isn't ideal, and on top of that, the Ally lacks any touchpads while the Deck requires you to load Windows via SD card, leading to a noticeably laggier experience than the other two. Most of the Go's issues right now are on the software side and little different from the problems the Deck or Ally had at launch, and already a new update recrntly dropped fixing a number of these issues, so I feel confident in a month or two it'll follow the same path as the other devices. But on the hardware side, I find it hard to even compare as the Go just has so much more going for it. The only thing the Ally has on the Go is VRR, which, I will admit, is pretty fantastic and I wish the Go had it, as it would have made the Go pretty much indisputably the best and little reason to even consider the Ally over the Go. But, as it is, the Go still edges out the other devices for me even without the Ally's VRR. The Deck OLED looks great and really narrows the competition, but most of my reasons for choosing the Go over it still stand (particularly since the Deck OLED still has the same lower performance compared to the other two). Still, I think all of these devices are good enough that users would be satisfied with any of them and no real need to feel buyers' remorse either whichever they ended up with.
I have both and wouldnt pick one over the other. Each one has redeeming qualities, obviously is overkill having both but you wont miss the other one if you can afford the one of your choice.
As someone who’s owned the Go and returned it for the Ally, I strongly recommend everyone at least try the Ally. SD card reader issue aside; it having VRR is a night and day difference. A game at 30-45fps on the Ally feels like 60. While a game on the go at the same settings feels like a tragedy.
I mean for me personally the sd Card issue would no necessarily be a total no go, since they repair it for free, but as I tested the sd performance with games and loading times I would defenitely use it for gaming and as a way to extend my disk space.
The good thing is they're actually listening to community feedback. They've already fixed a bunch of stuff with an update and have said they'll be releasing another update within 2 weeks. Maybe the dead zone thing could be fixed that way.
@@Astro-M0 I ended up getting an Ally on sale for the black week. Quite impressed by the entire device so far! Expectations exceeded. It runs Lies of P in 720p High easily with FSR at 15w, the motion is super smooth at 40+ thanks to VRR, the colours are pretty good and the contrast ratio is not catastrophic. The software experience sucks, being a software engineer, I can get my way around but I would not recommend the device to a gamer that is not comfortable with tech.
During my visit in Thailand i bought a an rog ally z1 extreme. The power plug is different but that can be fixed. I have nothing to compare it to but for my use its really cool. Been playing pacific drive, forza 5, batman origins. Bought from steam. Graphics are good just need to be plugged in. Lucky my flight back home the plane had an international power socket. Been playing my rog more than my ps5.
I subscribed to your channel when you said that you are getting old and you need a bigger screen, I respected that so much, it was very humble of you to say that, as I am old myself and do need a bigger screen, I have the Ally, but want to get the Legion Go for the bigger screen, kind regards
Great video! I bought a few days ago the legion go and i absolutely love it! By the way which game is the one with the man and the sword? Looks awesome! Thanks
You might mean Lies of P? It's a souls like in which actually play as Pinocchio! It's included in the game pass (and the legion go comes with 3 months of free access).
I purchased the ally a few days ago open box inspected from Best Buy 500 bucks just about I like it so far battery drinks so gonna figure that out buy a mod battery or something. But if you want a bigger screen and detachable mouse pad legion go but for portability grab the ally and so grab your gaming laptop it defeats the purpose of handhelds if it’s to big
Also to add there will be lots of mods for those devices like accessories mouse and controller for both devices as well as Lenovo probably will provide swappable controller mouse configurations to buy to enhance the controllers if you don’t like it. All and all battery is the demise of them all lengthen that and you win with any of these options
I wouldn't mind getting the Go then stripping the controllers completely and using just the kickstand and an external mouse/kb and joypad combo even on a train or something.
I use my ally with an Xbox controller. Super niche I guess but at work or when I just wanna play something at the table late at night and be doing other things. I like the to but I don't think I'd use the fps mode.
You helped me make an informed decision. I already have the Steam Deck and while it's a good device, the performance lacks in games I like to play. Some of my games I can't play at all. The OLED screen of the revised Steam Deck made me purchase the Limited Edition Unit but, I'm going to cancel my order. The Lenovo Legion Go has many bells and whistles that cater to the type of gamer I am. The Lenovo screen is not OLED but the high resolution, large 8.8" size, color accuracy, 500 Nits and 144hz is good enough for me. Your display test won me over. The Z1 Extreme with DDR5 7500mhz is a win win. I'm getting it.
Yes, Ally software had many problems when it first launched and now it is a great buy after maturity. From what I ve seen, Lenovo seems to be promising as their forums are popping and they are pushing out big updates every 2 weeks.
Thank you!! I've been using the rog ally since launch day. I bought a legion go which I have been debating opening or returning it. I will be returning my legion go and keeping my rog ally with a non working sd card lol well I installed a 2tb m.2 so not the end of the world
Juat want to buy legion go, not for gaming but for desktop activity (office, browsing, video, other works). The reason is simple, it can be used like as a mini PC/Tablet 😅
Thanks for a great review 😊 I’m gonna stay with my Rog ally. My biggest problem with the Rog is the battery life (even after I change the settings) from the review the Legion doesn’t offer better battery performance - so until someone fixes that- I’m sticking with what I got
No one will know just how good the legion go is until at least 6 months it needs time to get the updates and software fixes just like the Ally and the steam deck got
Tip: get a powerbank with atleast 45w PD capability and preferably with 20 000mAh capacity. You can effectively make your sessions longer on the go, without the need to have a wall near you.
I was going get the legion but i think I'll stay with my ally i like how slim and light it is plus the speakers are far better plus ally runs better at lower wattage
no the sound on the ally is remarkably better. at max volume, the lenovo go is only half as loud as the ally as 50 pct even with dolby atmos installed. you can't fix hardware issue with the speaker quality on the lenovo go with software just stop. however, this doesn't mean the go is better then the ally overall. i think the lenovo is a much better buy in its price range since it offers much more in terms of working sd card reader, bigger screen, switch like controls, and higher res and hz screen. @@V3ntilator
I recently bought an Ally and I do not regret my purchase! I was debating for days on which one but after reading reviews on both, weighing my options, watching some videos, and seeing the time to wait for each of them, I went with the ally. It has a higher rating already and the LG just came out. Not to mention it’s better for me with the smaller size, and they use the same hardware! I do not mind the sd issue because I can just get an ssd to fix that issue no problem.
spend 700 euros and say that you don't care if your microsd unit is damaged because you have an alternative solution...... nothing breaks on the lenovo
@@MineroAstur then again however the Lenovo is bigger like I said and that’s not good for me ALSO I mainly play AAA so a microsd would be super slow for it
seems like 99% of the comparisons say the Ally preforms better and is more comfortable to use but the Legion go has a bigger screen, switch like controller so it has cooler gimmicks
Hey Hubwood, if you detach the controllers - does that drain the battery life of the Legion Go? I am speaking from the perspective of using the Go as a windows tablet like the Asus Flow Z13. Do the controllers go to sleep or something or drain battery via bluetooth?
Hello, I plan on getting ROG Ally since its cheaper today. I am wondering since both devices can be used as standard desktop. How is it when using it for meetings like Zoom or Teams. Should I buy a separate accessory for camera and mic?
German? Hört sich definitiv so an, danke für den Vergleich. Hab den Legion Go zurück geschickt. Zu groß, zu schwer für einen Handheld. Software hat nur Probleme gemacht und war kaum schneller als mein altes SteamDeck. Überlege doch noch den Ally zu holen...
Jupp ertappt. Ja das Legion go hat noch einige Kinderkrankheiten wo ei fast alles davon durch Software Updates gelöst werden kann und Lenovo laut ihrer mitarbeiter dran ist und das Feedback aufnimmt.
-I assume the legion is easier to carry because you can split it in pieces and carry each part in a different pocket - I assume the legion has better performance plugged in with a better screen -I assume the rog ally is quieter, but how loud is legion?
If it wasn't for the new Steam Deck OLED, I would go with the Ally. But ngl, the SD OLED killed these two for me, and pretty much any other windows based handheld device. At that price and specs, its unbeatable 🥵🥵🥵
The Deck is just so bad in desktop mode you are just limited to handheld mode. Also as just a Steam handheld I was so surprised how many of my Steam games would just not run on it. These Steam Deck reviews really paper over the cracks of the device and the experience. I was very disappointed with my Steam Deck, performance wise and software compatibility wise.
It is beatable because #1 has the same resolution despite the OLED screen, not even 1080 p! The Go screen matches the SD OLED screen. #2 The SD refresh has the same old GPU which makes it way too weak for me and #3 it has Linux which I grew to hate when I used to own a steam deck. My first computer in 1994 was windows and I have preferred Windows all of these decades. The Go suits my needs period. The SD OLED seems very nice and I know it will sell out quickly.
@@CandysChannel Well, that's the beauty of variety in this handhelds, you get to pick your poison. I do prefer the longer battery and efficiency on the Steam Deck since it's a handheld after all. Windows is a pain in the ass in my experience and it's a resource hungry software.
@@paulsegrue5133 no idea what exactly you had issues with. I used my deck as desktop and a handheld and the only real issues i had were non-steam games and even then i ironed everything out in the process.
Thats actually the right controller of the tested LEGION GO. You can detach it, and use it as a real Mouse. It's one of the Legion Gos unique selling points.
I have tried both and I retuned my ally and kept my preorder for the legion go. Honestly for me it was simple the screen was so much better on the Go. It’s a much better experience
I love the Linus burn. :) Back in April of 2023 I ran benchmarks on my desktop PC, with an i7-5960X. A beast of a machine, when I built it almost a decade ago. Seeing the Cinebench R23 results is painful, but funny. My single score is 840, my multicore score is 8136. Almost 50% slower than a portable gaming device. If I HAD to pick between one of the two, I would pick the Legion Go for two reasons. It doesn't destroy your SD cards and if something happens to the controllers, which is highly likely if you use them, you should be able to replace them hustle free. I would have liked them to be in different colors too, like Orange! Thanks for the video, hell yeah! (Trusteft here, transferred my sub to this new account for better organization for me).
I really appreciate your review! I do have a question for your opinion. I have the Steam Deck and I adore it!…however, my desktop computer is an Apple and is severely limited for gaming. I’d like to get into the PC gaming field with Windows, but a stand alone gaming desktop is outside my price range. Would this be worth selling my Steam Deck and purchasing this because it DOES allow a Windows gaming experience?
It’s a physical design flaw, It can’t be fixed by a software update. From what I understand it’s less likely after asus tweaked the fan curves, but it isn’t going away.
Which fix do you talk about the 800p blurryness on the go? I have a go but it’s my first handheld ever and still figuring out the best settings etc ;) got mine today
I have been enjoying my Ally a lot, however it did burn out my sad card. Reader seems to work. Considering just upgrading the name and tolerate the useless SD card port. Or getting the legion go…
Hello, could you please check the performance of games from Paradox Interactive, such as Crusader Kings III, Stellaris, and Hearts of Iron IV, using Legion Go? I am planning to buy this console and want to make sure that my games work well on it.
The fighting is going to happen either way. I don’t get it. I’m in heaven with all these options. One thing I always wanted was to be able to play my triple a games on the go. We’re here! Btw the dig at LTT made me laugh hard. 😂
Tried to film the resolution. You can't see it on video so I didn't show it. The Legion has the much higher resolution but I mentioned the 800p issue aswell. On highest resolution the legion is mich crispier. But right now on lower resolutions the legion has issues. Will be fixed though.
For me? Don't know yet. Would depends on Lenovo fixing the issues. The ally isn't for me in the long run since it's display size. Me personally I just need a bigger screen. I can't play most pc games on 7inch when they're not made for that 🤔. Though the ally is a great handheld aswell... 🤷♂️
@@Hubwood I mostly play only jrpg on my handheld so the smaller screen ally is still good enough for my use. Would like a bigger screen like the legion go but it has no vrr and has portrait screen issues which is quite a put-off 😅
@@Hubwood playing persona 5 royal which is not too demanding a game. rog ally does run it smoother than the steam deck or older gen pc handhelds, not sure how much does vrr help 🤔👍
There both on sale near me now cause of Black Friday I bought a oled switch that I quickly returned cause it didn’t do much for me I have a pc with a 4080 and a laptop with a 4070 but i can’t take the pc and the laptop is kind of annoying to haul around I want to get one of these but don’t know which I have a bad history with legion products and never had asus rog other than my GPU someone with each or one of these handhelds let me know how they held up after a couple weeks
Nice approach in this video. You mentioned something about some people using these devices as a desktop for other activities besides gaming, now Im just curious, would the Legion Go work for some easy desktop tasks like emailing and microsoft office? I would plug in an external monitor for that but I like the idea of using it for some work aswell.
Absolutely. I am currently using it as my desktop for one week. . Will post a video about that aswell. I even edited 2 videos with it with premiere pro. No problem. Lwt alone office tasks and surfing. Like a charm really...
dont really mean to be a hate, but for someone who says "if you want to be informed, watch me. If you want to be entertained, watch someone else", the fact you omit information simply because of "length of the video" is kinda hypocritical. but honestly, thanks for the info. was planning to get a portable PC for personal use. decided on the Ally thanks to this video.
Congrats for the excelent chanel !!! I have a few problems whit my Legion Go, and i need an advice if is posible. Thanks 1. Scaling issues and Blurry Text in 900p resolution. Other res works superb whit a clear image. 2. The OS frezee when tranfering files on the unit for a few miliseconds. 3. Battlenet in asian language in their console interface. Many thanks for your help.
Scaling should be fixed soon. I guess you mean 800p? 900p would look blurry as it doesn't fit the native resolution in a good way. Don't know about battle net, but that can be fixed. I'm sure thwre are tutorials. I didn't encounter problem Nr. 2...
LLG is better, hardware wise, but i like the VRR for ALLY. what i dont like about LLG is the.. brand. Lenovo devices is known to break easily, my experience at least, so i will hold off and see.
It's improving alot. They're constantly updating it. And theyre very open about their plans with the community. They post road maps on what will happen next. Many problems have been fixed. More will be fixed mit December and January. Like for example the Dead Zone and software issues. If they keep that up the go will be really awesome indeed.
@@Hubwood thank you, I appreciate the reply. I will have a look online for a roadmap for the Go. I really hope it is a success. I'm currently trying to decide which to get between the 'big 3'. I guess my decision is being made hard because they are all good in their own way and all have different issues. The information I've gathered about the Go from various places online seem to be a short battery life but better than the Ally (can be improved with optimisation), uncomfortable to hold (at least could be fixed with different joyocn options), shitty button layout (being able to remap the start and option buttons to the top and better joycons?), slow charge (maybe can be improved with software?), up firing speakers (I would use headphones outside anyway), loud fans (fan curve optimisation), poor frontend software (this will improve I'm sure), thumbstick deadzones (software improvements) , no VRR (locked framerate to help with this?), pointless resolution for AAA titles (nice to have for media consumption and maybe lower demanding titles, I would have to see for myself), screen glare (anti glare screen protector?). Absolutely one to keep an eye on especially if Lenovo want to improve it. I absolutely love the idea of watching movies on this bigger screen while travelling and with the detachable joycons I don't have to hold it all flight.
After tinkering with Ally i use it instead of Steam Deck, battery life is comparable to first revision switch (i squeezed out 3 hours out of more demanding games and 4-5 from less demanding ones). Overall great device and currently my primary system for everything.
OLED Deck is a different target group. Linux/Steam OS vs Windows and 4 cores vs 8. (casual vs performance geeks). The Steam Deck could be made out of gold and tell me I'm the greatest guy ever all day long, , I wouldn't use it because of the lack of windows. I prefer full compatibility. But that's just me! It's great that's it's perfect for so many people. Don't get me wrong :)
Not in my opinion. I wouldn’t choose the OLED SD ever over a windows handheld. It has the same resolution and more importantly the same old GPU. An OLED screen and 90 hz refresh isn’t going to be able to be what I need. I actually grew to hate Linux when I had my steam deck several months ago lol
I had the Ally ..returnrd it as the right trigger would not register most clicks.
So i purchased the Legion Go, and its triggers work great but the joysticks have terrible deadzones, to the point where aiming is too jerky to get any accuracy.
So i repurchased the Ally and will test this again to see if that right trigger issue is fixed.
My take:
I though the bigger screen was perect as well as 1600p -->800p being great at downsampled.
But at 800p its far more blurry. It just can't push 1600p (native resolution) while the Ally's native resolution of 1080p was way more crisp.
I really believe the Legion Go should have gone with a 1080p vrr screen, as Ally did.
And there are way too many dips from 60+ fps to 20fps from software issues, and the lack of vrr is hurting that.
One last thing:
The Legion Go is really heavy and bulky for a handheld. It feels like holding a tablet or small laptop at times. Tge larger acreen is nice but damn, it gets uncomfortable fast.
Ill be posting up a 3 way comparison this week of the Ally/Legion Go/Oled Steam Deck.
I have no bias as im purchasing all of these.
Btw: Great video! 👍
I had a similar experience where I had issues with my Ally and returned it less than a week. Months later I purchased another one. With updates and better quality control. Im loving my Rog now. I ended up increasing the SSD in it to a 2tb. It was also extremely easy to do.
There will be serious downscaling when playing on Legion Go at 800p. I'll go with ROG ALLY
I have the ally and I absolutely love it. Except that I am getting older and starting to get cataracts. So the bigger screen definitely is an interest for me. Down the road when they work out the other bugs.
No worries. My eyesight is perfect but even I start to prefer bigger screens for usability...
I have perfect eyes and got a 16in portable monitor.. it was game changing in my call of duty performance
@@BrooklynMarine Well, that's fine if you're just gonna be in one place. But if you're on the go you can't take a monitor with you
Gamer for life! I would get the ally too. But only if they get an oled screen.
From a real world user perception in which I prioritize fidelity. I bought the steam deck but could not get over how wash out the screen was so when I got the ally it further solidify my bias against the deck. However I still put it on the shelf next to my deck and really never played with it again. Fast forward on getting the legion the screen is just the perfect size and clarity which oddly draws me to playing it. So to each their own and ultimately all these system are the same in which they let you play your games on the go or in bed.
I have a deck, is it worth it?
Like to get the Ally
Decky has a saturation update that makes the Steam Deck screen look incredible
Yes. More choices that do things differently is the most pro-consumer outcome.
We don't need another Pony vs Microshaft.
Another Samsung vs Apple.
CHOICES. PEOPLE. CHOICES.
Not everything in life is a zero-sum game.
I would wait a few months for them to iron out the bugs & add more a few more performance patches
I got the ROG a few months ago, by this review, i think i wouldn't change my choise right now. Thank you for the video. Job well done!
Go watch his actual games tests not this cinebench test. The Legion Go absolutely destroys the ally while even using 2GB less VRAM. Also bigger screen, up to 144hz, higher resolution, detachable controllers. I would personally go for the Legion Go.
@@Astro-M0what??? Do u know about standart vram on ally is 4gb. This TH-camr make a bullshit tests, because his cut 2 gb ram to vram on ally, and after that they have a big difference. 6vram, 10ram on ally, vs 4vram and 12 ram on go. And we always know about ally’ve a slower ram. And this dude after that cut it to 10gb on ally.
U can find normal test ally vs go with same preference. 4vram and 12ram. And u will see a same fps on games. But if on rog ally games in 720p looks normal on 1080p display with freesync, on go 720/800p games looks on 1600p be with a lot of soap on your eyes.
@@Astro-M0z Rog right now better actual smoothness in games. No VRR in this day and age is a joke and when it comes to smoothness in games the Ally win hands down and you can't say otherwise
I just returned my second ally to Best Buy 🤦♂️ they told me they have been getting a ton of returns. I loved it , both only lasted a month before I could no longer open games, the armory crate button stopped working, and the console would not shut down. I’m so disappointed and I’m going to give the go a shot
Were you using the SD card slot?
@@AbrahamZX1 the first one yes , I formatted it and began using it. The second ally I only had it in the sd card slot, but never ran games on the sd.
@@SetTheCaptivesFree4797 I had an SD card in the slot as well and wasn't using it, and it started to completely freeze the ROG Ally. Nothing would load on the desktop, I had to take it out and all the issues were gone.
That's sucks man. Mine had zero problems been playing testing SD card not problem. Wish the go had vrr
Same here, I'm on my second one the first one just went into blue screen
I love a lot of things about the Ally but I'm buying a Legion Go over it for two simple reasons. The bigger screen and two USB 4.0 ports. It may have a few software issues to iron out (just like the Ally did at launch) but the Ally can't grow new I/O or screen 😅
What is a deal with this USB 4.0?
@@iraklimgeladze5223eGPU
@iraklimgeladze5223 egpu connection and more. Im looking at the legion go for that reason, egpu connection on a device this small should be a no brainer.
@@riquelmen90no offense just trying to understand. But why spend so much on a small handheld only to spend even more on a egpu for it rather than just getting a laptop which could combine both experiences? I’m also looking at a legion go but only as a handheld since I already have a desktop for whatever else.
@neilsevilla7849 I own a egpu buying a device that can expand on devices I already have is a nice addition.
I picked up the legion go on preorder for £559 so I’m happy with the purchase 😊. Once the updates come it will be a beast.
Did you get it in the UK ?
@@cassam1023 Yeah through very. They offered a 20% discount on the order.
I got it at 20% off for almost exactly that price just the other day. Can't wait for it to arrive!
@@cassam1023 I know the original commenter hasn't replied to you but if you're interested in picking one up and want it at a good price (in the UK) go check out Very. They currently have a special offer of 20% off your first order when you sign up for their store credit thing. So you can grab a Legion for about 560 from 700.
@@Metal-SparkFrom Very?
Not sure if this was a focal point but the ally has 4gb of vram for the gpu vs 3gb for the legion at factory settings. Once I change it in bios I saw a noticeable improvement in performance.
Improvements for both or only the Lenovo?
@@keyvand.7667It seems the Legion Go at 30w is better. At 15w the Ally is better, but I presume this will change as Lenovo is known for out of box driver/bios issues. Give it like 3 months and I think the Go will be better in most scenarios.
@@keyvand.7667Oh, also, the ROG still explodes if you put an SD card in it. It's like a 50% chance from what I've been able to read.
@@TheGamersRace But I heard they will swap the Board for people who experienced this problem. But I don't know if It's true, I don't own an Ally.
@@keyvand.7667 While that's true, the process to have that done has been described as "painful" and the chance of it happening is still 50/50. Those aren't good odds and the process to have it corrected isn't painless so it's still a major con.
I plan on getting the go. It has a much higher upside than the ROG ally. But if the ally gets down to $450 I would consider it
Lenovo usually has better price to performance while with Asus ROG youre also paying for the brand these days. On the other hand the Go needs to be better cause its late to the party considering the actual hardware is almost identical.
@@TheDude50447Lenovo has pretty much been the king of gaming Laptops for awhile now
@@TheDude50447 personally i feel that the legion go has the hardware advantage due to the controllers.
You can swap them out.
Thats.. an extremely good thing.
@@chaospxl_ true true. I was talking gpu cpu ram
@@chaospxl_yeah justify spending _800 on a handheld by saying I'll be able to spend another $200 on better controllers😂 or they could've just made better controllers in the first place
Some people already have issues with sticks drifting on Rog Ally, and it's confirmed to have a useless SD Slot, and only have one USB port.
I bought Lenovo Go instead as it uses Hall Effect Sticks, have bigger screen, better battery, screen suitable for messing around in Windows unlike the small screen on Ally, and other reasons.
Sound volume problem can be adjusted in settings. Lenovo's roadmap says they fix the sound by default for everyone ASAP and a long list of other things. Lenovo is hard at work on this. I used Lenovo for days now and have no problems. I also added custom resolutions in the registry.
You can’t make a device that’s projecting sound away from the user, all of a sudden project it towards the user. There is no fix for this hardware disadvantage.
Hall effects are cool, but even Valve said they stayed away from them ‘cause they don’t see the true reliability in them.
The Go is just a Legion Y700 tablet with controllers glued to the side.
As someone who had the Go for 7 days before returning, all it had going for it was the screen being big.
@@LazyFaux5656 Yeah. I skipped Rog Ally because the plastic looked and felt cheap, broken SD Slot, drifting stick problem, small screen, and only one USB port among other things.
The Ally team are incompetent. The sd slot disaster is embarrasing and totally unexpected. That alone makes me never want to get an Ally. The other turn offs are the rinky dinky 50 cent plastic they call a "kickstand" Are you serious?? Asus are cheap! They couldn't even be bothered to include a carrying case for a premium product! They are returning RMA devices back the customers that have the same heat problem over and over again! No trackpads! Why would you release a windows device without a mouse? Asus are cheap! So, for these reasons there is no way on earth I would buy an Ally even if it was $399 because it has too many problems and does not meet my needs.
Have you tried the joysticks on the deck? Those are terrible sticks, especially in fps games. The hall effect on go arent that good, this guy in video showed it in action.
@@TerrannotOP You don’t have the Go
This comparison video was what i was searching for a while. Love how you explained points and helped me to make a decision.
Thanks
Love my Roggy. As much as I like the Go's features I can't justify buying another handheld which near enough the same specs (APU and little faster RAM)
Yeah there is no Point in owning both of them really...
Had them both in my hand today. The button placement on the Lenovo Legion GO feels odd if you’re used to holding the Steamdeck. Large screen, really a piece of art. But the right thumb stick got stuck…. This was after holding the device, out of the box for even less then 5 minutes. Unforgivable and a major red flag. Got the ALLY.
I tried both device hands on and I have to say Legion Go screen is better and it provides better value overall. But I think both of them will go on sale soon given the new Steam deck OLED is priced so competitively.
The steam deck cant play most games properly. These two could
@@TerrannotOP isnt this the other way around? Steam deck more optimized than the two eventhough its less spec-wise?
@@versusbacklog lol less is like half hardware wise. But you are correct about more optimized
@@versusbacklogsteam deck won't let me play MW3, Destiny 2, etc. Pretty much all the games I regularly play
That joy stick issue with legión have me thinking. I probably gonna wait till they sort out all the bugs because legion is the clear winner here. Thanks for the review.
Eu tenho um Rog Ally e um Steam Deck. Dei o SD para a minha esposa e estou fascinado com a tela, performance, áudio do Rog Ally, além de ter TODAS as lojas de games nas palmas das mãos. Estou jogando Assassin's Creed Mirage no modo MUITO ALTO com 60fps cravados. Videogame PC portátil MARAVILHOSO!
I've owned the Steam Deck, Ally, OneXplayer 2 Pro, and now Legion Go. I think each of these devices are pretty great, but overall, I'm most satisfied with the Go by a small margin, and I've sold all the rest in favor of it. As someone who wants a full Windows experience (something I can use as a mobile PC to complement my desktop), I feel the Go accommodates this the best, most notably due to the combination of the 8.8" screen and the built-in touchpad and mouse (not to mention built-in kickstand). Using Windows on 7" screen as with the Deck and Ally just isn't ideal, and on top of that, the Ally lacks any touchpads while the Deck requires you to load Windows via SD card, leading to a noticeably laggier experience than the other two.
Most of the Go's issues right now are on the software side and little different from the problems the Deck or Ally had at launch, and already a new update recrntly dropped fixing a number of these issues, so I feel confident in a month or two it'll follow the same path as the other devices. But on the hardware side, I find it hard to even compare as the Go just has so much more going for it. The only thing the Ally has on the Go is VRR, which, I will admit, is pretty fantastic and I wish the Go had it, as it would have made the Go pretty much indisputably the best and little reason to even consider the Ally over the Go. But, as it is, the Go still edges out the other devices for me even without the Ally's VRR.
The Deck OLED looks great and really narrows the competition, but most of my reasons for choosing the Go over it still stand (particularly since the Deck OLED still has the same lower performance compared to the other two).
Still, I think all of these devices are good enough that users would be satisfied with any of them and no real need to feel buyers' remorse either whichever they ended up with.
I have both and wouldnt pick one over the other. Each one has redeeming qualities, obviously is overkill having both but you wont miss the other one if you can afford the one of your choice.
That's it!
Problem solved ;-)
As someone who’s owned the Go and returned it for the Ally, I strongly recommend everyone at least try the Ally.
SD card reader issue aside; it having VRR is a night and day difference.
A game at 30-45fps on the Ally feels like 60. While a game on the go at the same settings feels like a tragedy.
I mean for me personally the sd Card issue would no necessarily be a total no go, since they repair it for free, but as I tested the sd performance with games and loading times I would defenitely use it for gaming and as a way to extend my disk space.
Wait legion doesn't have vrr? Ally for me.
@@HubwoodHi i dont understand when you said you tested the sd performance with games and loading times. is the sd card good for game loading times?
@@Spankyy811 Yes it is. This is the video I was refering to: th-cam.com/video/A-zUZJ4mHUU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=LQXmapDGLeuH-wag
This has me totally wanting both!!....just still can't choose 1
None are good enough for me. The best would be the Go with VRR and the fix for the dead zone. Next gen maybe!
The good thing is they're actually listening to community feedback. They've already fixed a bunch of stuff with an update and have said they'll be releasing another update within 2 weeks. Maybe the dead zone thing could be fixed that way.
@@Astro-M0 I ended up getting an Ally on sale for the black week. Quite impressed by the entire device so far! Expectations exceeded. It runs Lies of P in 720p High easily with FSR at 15w, the motion is super smooth at 40+ thanks to VRR, the colours are pretty good and the contrast ratio is not catastrophic.
The software experience sucks, being a software engineer, I can get my way around but I would not recommend the device to a gamer that is not comfortable with tech.
@@Vilmirjust glad you can run 1440p on the go
During my visit in Thailand i bought a an rog ally z1 extreme. The power plug is different but that can be fixed. I have nothing to compare it to but for my use its really cool. Been playing pacific drive, forza 5, batman origins. Bought from steam. Graphics are good just need to be plugged in. Lucky my flight back home the plane had an international power socket. Been playing my rog more than my ps5.
Thank you for the comparison. Will get Legion Go and hope the bios updates will come soon.
They already keep coming frequently! It's getting better every time.
I subscribed to your channel when you said that you are getting old and you need a bigger screen, I respected that so much, it was very humble of you to say that, as I am old myself and do need a bigger screen, I have the Ally, but want to get the Legion Go for the bigger screen, kind regards
Hell yeah! Great video! I'm probably going to wait on those updates for the Legion to get it.
Thanks for your video. I prefer the Ally. It s more portable. Its better the Rog Ally. I love my machine.
Ally needs a bigger vrr screen, and it would be perfect
I like it's smaller size. Bigger screen means bigger device
Great video! I bought a few days ago the legion go and i absolutely love it!
By the way which game is the one with the man and the sword? Looks awesome! Thanks
You might mean Lies of P?
It's a souls like in which actually play as Pinocchio! It's included in the game pass (and the legion go comes with 3 months of free access).
I purchased the ally a few days ago open box inspected from Best Buy 500 bucks just about I like it so far battery drinks so gonna figure that out buy a mod battery or something. But if you want a bigger screen and detachable mouse pad legion go but for portability grab the ally and so grab your gaming laptop it defeats the purpose of handhelds if it’s to big
Also to add there will be lots of mods for those devices like accessories mouse and controller for both devices as well as Lenovo probably will provide swappable controller mouse configurations to buy to enhance the controllers if you don’t like it. All and all battery is the demise of them all lengthen that and you win with any of these options
Ive had 2 Allys they both had sdcard malfunctions
Probably cos the fan cooks them 😅
it would be great to see this comparison with the SD OLED
I wouldn't mind getting the Go then stripping the controllers completely and using just the kickstand and an external mouse/kb and joypad combo even on a train or something.
I use my ally with an Xbox controller. Super niche I guess but at work or when I just wanna play something at the table late at night and be doing other things. I like the to but I don't think I'd use the fps mode.
You helped me make an informed decision. I already have the Steam Deck and while it's a good device, the performance lacks in games I like to play. Some of my games I can't play at all. The OLED screen of the revised Steam Deck made me purchase the Limited Edition Unit but, I'm going to cancel my order. The Lenovo Legion Go has many bells and whistles that cater to the type of gamer I am. The Lenovo screen is not OLED but the high resolution, large 8.8" size, color accuracy, 500 Nits and 144hz is good enough for me. Your display test won me over. The Z1 Extreme with DDR5 7500mhz is a win win. I'm getting it.
Glad it helped ✌️😉
Ally just is much better software wise and it is a huge step up but in a few months it be closer but asus does have the software down perfectly
We'll find out about that :D
Yes, Ally software had many problems when it first launched and now it is a great buy after maturity. From what I ve seen, Lenovo seems to be promising as their forums are popping and they are pushing out big updates every 2 weeks.
@@V3ntilatorshit I need to buy a Legion and send it to you 😂
I wonder why they didn't put palm rest on the Legion Go? That pointy edge is a strange choice.
The flatter bottom makes FPS mode easier to use. Definitely sucks that they had to sacrifice handheld comfort for that, though.
Hopefully developers don’t forget battery life in pursuit of a compromise between performance and weight
Great options. Deck OLED for me. Steam OS on a handheld is just incredible to deal with for hassle-free gaming on the go.
The deck is such a game changer, incredible features. Imagine if they upgrade the hardware & add official windows support
No
@@jeji5860 yes, windows is better.... by far
@@kevinbuchanan67K
@@jeji5860 I don't want Windows on my gaming handheld
Hell yeah ! I was entertained throughout the whole video. Awesome review, great job....!!!!
Thank you!! I've been using the rog ally since launch day. I bought a legion go which I have been debating opening or returning it. I will be returning my legion go and keeping my rog ally with a non working sd card lol well I installed a 2tb m.2 so not the end of the world
Juat want to buy legion go, not for gaming but for desktop activity (office, browsing, video, other works). The reason is simple, it can be used like as a mini PC/Tablet 😅
Thanks for a great review 😊 I’m gonna stay with my Rog ally. My biggest problem with the Rog is the battery life (even after I change the settings) from the review the Legion doesn’t offer better battery performance - so until someone fixes that- I’m sticking with what I got
same i have both and my go crashes twice a day , ill stay with the ally. till they update the go.,
Yeh both have terrible battery life and that's disappointing...kinda kills the portability if u gotta stay plugged in
Get the Steam Deck OLED...its battery kills both Ally and GO
@@retroconsole_can't play the same games unfortunately :/
Hell Yeah! Definitely a good comparison video. Thank you!
No one will know just how good the legion go is until at least 6 months it needs time to get the updates and software fixes just like the Ally and the steam deck got
Tip: get a powerbank with atleast 45w PD capability and preferably with 20 000mAh capacity.
You can effectively make your sessions longer on the go, without the need to have a wall near you.
Got that covered in a video soon ;)
I was going get the legion but i think I'll stay with my ally i like how slim and light it is plus the speakers are far better plus ally runs better at lower wattage
The sound on Ally isn't better. It's a software problem and Lenovo will fix it ASAP.
There is a workaround while you wait.
@@V3ntilator Let me know when that happens cuz right now they are definitely worse
@@OblivionPrimeSince you already have Ally, i wouldn't buy a new handheld now. I would wait and see what's up in 1 year or so.
@@V3ntilator i was planning to sell my ally for the legion but yeah think ill keep however i definitely need to get a odin 2 lol
no the sound on the ally is remarkably better. at max volume, the lenovo go is only half as loud as the ally as 50 pct even with dolby atmos installed. you can't fix hardware issue with the speaker quality on the lenovo go with software just stop. however, this doesn't mean the go is better then the ally overall. i think the lenovo is a much better buy in its price range since it offers much more in terms of working sd card reader, bigger screen, switch like controls, and higher res and hz screen. @@V3ntilator
Ich glaube ja, auf deinem Trackpad ist noch die Folie drauf. Nur das Fähnchen zum abziehen selbiger fehlt. Mein Go trackpad sah MIT Folie genau aus. 😅
I know, ist Absicht :) lasse es noch ne Weile dran 😬
I recently bought an Ally and I do not regret my purchase! I was debating for days on which one but after reading reviews on both, weighing my options, watching some videos, and seeing the time to wait for each of them, I went with the ally. It has a higher rating already and the LG just came out. Not to mention it’s better for me with the smaller size, and they use the same hardware! I do not mind the sd issue because I can just get an ssd to fix that issue no problem.
spend 700 euros and say that you don't care if your microsd unit is damaged because you have an alternative solution...... nothing breaks on the lenovo
@@MineroAstur I see what you're saying but you'd have to be an idiot the game on a SD card.
@@MineroAstur then again however the Lenovo is bigger like I said and that’s not good for me ALSO I mainly play AAA so a microsd would be super slow for it
@mccheeze775 get gdp win 4 if you want small
@@MineroAsturif you install SSD and don't plan on using the micro SD then it's not a problem, stop trying to make it problem haha
seems like 99% of the comparisons say the Ally preforms better and is more comfortable to use but the Legion go has a bigger screen, switch like controller so it has cooler gimmicks
Hey Hubwood, if you detach the controllers - does that drain the battery life of the Legion Go? I am speaking from the perspective of using the Go as a windows tablet like the Asus Flow Z13. Do the controllers go to sleep or something or drain battery via bluetooth?
Controller have their own battery and they will go to sleep.
Refreshing to hear a balanced reveiw and comparison, still buggered if I can make my mind up.
Glad you liked it though. If unsure my recommendation would be to wait another 2 weeks if Lenovo fixes the issues in time.
Hello, I plan on getting ROG Ally since its cheaper today. I am wondering since both devices can be used as standard desktop. How is it when using it for meetings like Zoom or Teams. Should I buy a separate accessory for camera and mic?
They have no camera. So yes!
German? Hört sich definitiv so an, danke für den Vergleich. Hab den Legion Go zurück geschickt. Zu groß, zu schwer für einen Handheld. Software hat nur Probleme gemacht und war kaum schneller als mein altes SteamDeck. Überlege doch noch den Ally zu holen...
Jupp ertappt. Ja das Legion go hat noch einige Kinderkrankheiten wo ei fast alles davon durch Software Updates gelöst werden kann und Lenovo laut ihrer mitarbeiter dran ist und das Feedback aufnimmt.
Which is better if my intrests are:
- easy to carry in pockets
- has the best performance fully boosted and always plugged in
- not noisy and quite
-I assume the legion is easier to carry because you can split it in pieces and carry each part in a different pocket
- I assume the legion has better performance plugged in with a better screen
-I assume the rog ally is quieter, but how loud is legion?
That's the ROG ally
If it wasn't for the new Steam Deck OLED, I would go with the Ally. But ngl, the SD OLED killed these two for me, and pretty much any other windows based handheld device. At that price and specs, its unbeatable 🥵🥵🥵
The Deck is just so bad in desktop mode you are just limited to handheld mode. Also as just a Steam handheld I was so surprised how many of my Steam games would just not run on it. These Steam Deck reviews really paper over the cracks of the device and the experience. I was very disappointed with my Steam Deck, performance wise and software compatibility wise.
@@paulsegrue5133I'm curious to know which games didn't worked for you? 🤔
It is beatable because #1 has the same resolution despite the OLED screen, not even 1080 p! The Go screen matches the SD OLED screen. #2 The SD refresh has the same old GPU which makes it way too weak for me and #3 it has Linux which I grew to hate when I used to own a steam deck. My first computer in 1994 was windows and I have preferred Windows all of these decades. The Go suits my needs period. The SD OLED seems very nice and I know it will sell out quickly.
@@CandysChannel Well, that's the beauty of variety in this handhelds, you get to pick your poison. I do prefer the longer battery and efficiency on the Steam Deck since it's a handheld after all. Windows is a pain in the ass in my experience and it's a resource hungry software.
@@paulsegrue5133 no idea what exactly you had issues with. I used my deck as desktop and a handheld and the only real issues i had were non-steam games and even then i ironed everything out in the process.
hey guys, steamdeck oled, rog ally, lenovo legion go, which one will you buy? i plan to get one this holidays
Really depends on your personal preferences. There is no "universally right" answer...
What is the brand of the Joystick 3D Mouse you are using on your video at minute 6:39?
Thats actually the right controller of the tested LEGION GO. You can detach it, and use it as a real Mouse. It's one of the Legion Gos unique selling points.
The VRR on the ally attracts me more, I don’t really play any FPs games so the legion is overkill for me.
I have tried both and I retuned my ally and kept my preorder for the legion go. Honestly for me it was simple the screen was so much better on the Go. It’s a much better experience
I love the Linus burn. :)
Back in April of 2023 I ran benchmarks on my desktop PC, with an i7-5960X. A beast of a machine, when I built it almost a decade ago.
Seeing the Cinebench R23 results is painful, but funny.
My single score is 840, my multicore score is 8136. Almost 50% slower than a portable gaming device.
If I HAD to pick between one of the two, I would pick the Legion Go for two reasons. It doesn't destroy your SD cards and if something happens to the controllers, which is highly likely if you use them, you should be able to replace them hustle free.
I would have liked them to be in different colors too, like Orange!
Thanks for the video, hell yeah!
(Trusteft here, transferred my sub to this new account for better organization for me).
Man, I’ve heard dead zone complaints on the Ally. The Legion is even worse??
Will be fixed for the Legion go in a few days...
Which company makes a better laptop?
Wrong video dude. This isn't about laptops
ASUS and if i’m not mistaken, they are used more. Ignore this idiot (we obv know it ain’t for laptops 🤓).
This is the video I needed! Thanks!
I really appreciate your review! I do have a question for your opinion. I have the Steam Deck and I adore it!…however, my desktop computer is an Apple and is severely limited for gaming. I’d like to get into the PC gaming field with Windows, but a stand alone gaming desktop is outside my price range.
Would this be worth selling my Steam Deck and purchasing this because it DOES allow a Windows gaming experience?
Definitely. Steam deck is underpowered as compared to both. Also, you are not limited to Steam games.
Does using an Xbox controller or ps5 controller cause any issues with both of these handhelds?
Only tested it with an Xbox controller. No issues at all. On both.
hell yea!! good review!!
Thank you :)
I was entertained! Can anyone tell me of the SD card reader is still an issue heatwise on the Ally?
Yes, if your device runs too hot it can damage the sd card slot. It's a design flaw
It’s a physical design flaw, It can’t be fixed by a software update. From what I understand it’s less likely after asus tweaked the fan curves, but it isn’t going away.
Which fix do you talk about the 800p blurryness on the go? I have a go but it’s my first handheld ever and still figuring out the best settings etc ;) got mine today
There you go: 👍
www.reddit.com/r/LegionGo/comments/17qmnhi/guys_i_may_find_the_way_to_enable_integer_scaling/
FYI, the Legion Go deadzones issues has been fixed. Just in case anyone is watch this video at a later date, like me. :)
Was just a matter of time. They promised to do that early on 😊
@@HubwoodHas Asus fixed the overheating of the SD cards?
hell yeah
very well crafted & balanced comparison....
Do you know any source where to check if the go gets updates? Without me checking all the time in the upcoming days/weeks?
Probably the innofficial legion go subreddit or the official Driver site for the Legion go.
I have been enjoying my Ally a lot, however it did burn out my sad card. Reader seems to work. Considering just upgrading the name and tolerate the useless SD card port. Or getting the legion go…
Thanks I wish You do mention which touch screen more sensitive or better
I didn't feel a difference in that case really...
Whats the longetivity of rog ally ? Can it last 5 6 years ? Or its the device of 2 3 years...
Impossible to predict ;)
Hell yeah , I'll just wait until all devices are optimized so i can pick the best choice
Hello, could you please check the performance of games from Paradox Interactive, such as Crusader Kings III, Stellaris, and Hearts of Iron IV, using Legion Go? I am planning to buy this console and want to make sure that my games work well on it.
thanks for the comparison vid. Im going to buy one of them soon 🎉😂
The fighting is going to happen either way. I don’t get it. I’m in heaven with all these options. One thing I always wanted was to be able to play my triple a games on the go. We’re here! Btw the dig at LTT made me laugh hard. 😂
Nice, I spotted that Enter Shikari 🤘
🔻
It's help alot knowing all this before buy it I will wait to see how it's gonna be in future but I keeping lenovo go in mind
Onexplayer 2 is the only handheld worth buying. It’s actually portable. 65 watt battery brilliant display
Loved this video! Great comparison!
Glad you liked it! Thx for the feedback! 😉
Not comparing resolution, how do the screens look compared?
Tried to film the resolution. You can't see it on video so I didn't show it.
The Legion has the much higher resolution but I mentioned the 800p issue aswell.
On highest resolution the legion is mich crispier.
But right now on lower resolutions the legion has issues.
Will be fixed though.
@@Hubwood oh I meant more so like the color accuracy and picture quality etc
I had that covered in the video? Color space and brightness?
@@Hubwood ah didn’t see
Hell yeah thanks for the detailed video, so is your overall choice the legend go? 🙏
For me? Don't know yet. Would depends on Lenovo fixing the issues.
The ally isn't for me in the long run since it's display size. Me personally I just need a bigger screen. I can't play most pc games on 7inch when they're not made for that 🤔. Though the ally is a great handheld aswell... 🤷♂️
@@Hubwood I mostly play only jrpg on my handheld so the smaller screen ally is still good enough for my use. Would like a bigger screen like the legion go but it has no vrr and has portrait screen issues which is quite a put-off 😅
@@JamesWoo1 well for jrpgs you font need VRR as they run with the highest possible Framerate all the time anyway I assume?
@@Hubwood playing persona 5 royal which is not too demanding a game. rog ally does run it smoother than the steam deck or older gen pc handhelds, not sure how much does vrr help 🤔👍
There both on sale near me now cause of Black Friday I bought a oled switch that I quickly returned cause it didn’t do much for me I have a pc with a 4080 and a laptop with a 4070 but i can’t take the pc and the laptop is kind of annoying to haul around I want to get one of these but don’t know which I have a bad history with legion products and never had asus rog other than my GPU someone with each or one of these handhelds let me know how they held up after a couple weeks
Nice approach in this video. You mentioned something about some people using these devices as a desktop for other activities besides gaming, now Im just curious, would the Legion Go work for some easy desktop tasks like emailing and microsoft office? I would plug in an external monitor for that but I like the idea of using it for some work aswell.
Absolutely. I am currently using it as my desktop for one week. . Will post a video about that aswell.
I even edited 2 videos with it with premiere pro. No problem.
Lwt alone office tasks and surfing. Like a charm really...
I'm using it as a rendering station for 3d printing 😂 aswell as gaming
I believe you can left click by holding down on the track pad for a short time.
Yes
dont really mean to be a hate, but for someone who says "if you want to be informed, watch me. If you want to be entertained, watch someone else", the fact you omit information simply because of "length of the video" is kinda hypocritical.
but honestly, thanks for the info. was planning to get a portable PC for personal use.
decided on the Ally thanks to this video.
Well the 10bseconds right after I said that we're supposed to show that you shouldn't take me 100% serious ;)
this dude is great, thank you my guy!
Dont like the non adaptive screen im holding back until go gets a better screen. Along with the speakers im saving my money for now
Fair enough.
Is it possible to update the less functional software on legion GO to be as good as ally?
Yes eventually, the legion will be better. If you can wait, then wait, but for me the legion go is already the winner right nown
Congrats for the excelent chanel !!!
I have a few problems whit my Legion Go, and i need an advice if is posible. Thanks
1. Scaling issues and Blurry Text in 900p resolution. Other res works superb whit a clear image.
2. The OS frezee when tranfering files on the unit for a few miliseconds.
3. Battlenet in asian language in their console interface.
Many thanks for your help.
Scaling should be fixed soon. I guess you mean 800p? 900p would look blurry as it doesn't fit the native resolution in a good way.
Don't know about battle net, but that can be fixed. I'm sure thwre are tutorials.
I didn't encounter problem Nr. 2...
More options are on the way
It's a shame this man had to address grown @SS adults about some damn toys. He spoke nothing but truth. Great video and thank you.
LLG is better, hardware wise, but i like the VRR for ALLY. what i dont like about LLG is the.. brand. Lenovo devices is known to break easily, my experience at least, so i will hold off and see.
So you are are saying to wait 1 or 2 weeks to see if the Legion Go performs as well as the Rog Ally? OK....this video was 3 weeks ago. How's it going?
It's improving alot. They're constantly updating it. And theyre very open about their plans with the community. They post road maps on what will happen next. Many problems have been fixed. More will be fixed mit December and January. Like for example the Dead Zone and software issues. If they keep that up the go will be really awesome indeed.
@@Hubwood thank you, I appreciate the reply. I will have a look online for a roadmap for the Go. I really hope it is a success. I'm currently trying to decide which to get between the 'big 3'. I guess my decision is being made hard because they are all good in their own way and all have different issues. The information I've gathered about the Go from various places online seem to be a short battery life but better than the Ally (can be improved with optimisation), uncomfortable to hold (at least could be fixed with different joyocn options), shitty button layout (being able to remap the start and option buttons to the top and better joycons?), slow charge (maybe can be improved with software?), up firing speakers (I would use headphones outside anyway), loud fans (fan curve optimisation), poor frontend software (this will improve I'm sure), thumbstick deadzones (software improvements) , no VRR (locked framerate to help with this?), pointless resolution for AAA titles (nice to have for media consumption and maybe lower demanding titles, I would have to see for myself), screen glare (anti glare screen protector?). Absolutely one to keep an eye on especially if Lenovo want to improve it. I absolutely love the idea of watching movies on this bigger screen while travelling and with the detachable joycons I don't have to hold it all flight.
After tinkering with Ally i use it instead of Steam Deck, battery life is comparable to first revision switch (i squeezed out 3 hours out of more demanding games and 4-5 from less demanding ones). Overall great device and currently my primary system for everything.
Am getting the legion go immediately theres no way am waiting for bugs to be iron out.. this device incredible
😄😆😆😆😆...makes no sense
thanks for beta testing for other people
You do you. I've heard multiple negative reviews about it, which is why i aint getting it, but it's your money.
Wait 1 year at least, just look at Ally. Sd cards problems
I just heard that legion go has bugs lol
Seems for now the Ally is better, but both seem to have had the rug pulled out from them with the OLED Deck.
OLED Deck is a different target group. Linux/Steam OS vs Windows and 4 cores vs 8. (casual vs performance geeks).
The Steam Deck could be made out of gold and tell me I'm the greatest guy ever all day long, , I wouldn't use it because of the lack of windows. I prefer full compatibility. But that's just me! It's great that's it's perfect for so many people. Don't get me wrong :)
Not in my opinion. I wouldn’t choose the OLED SD ever over a windows handheld. It has the same resolution and more importantly the same old GPU. An OLED screen and 90 hz refresh isn’t going to be able to be what I need. I actually grew to hate Linux when I had my steam deck several months ago lol
Спасибо за сравнение. Я лично отдаю своё предпочтение устройству с большим экраном та как семь дюймов слишком маленькая диагональ для ПК игр.