Asus ROG Xbox Ally X vs Lenovo Legion Go 2

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Critics score the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X 82 and the Lenovo Legion Go 2 74 out of 100, from 9 and 5 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 5 scored the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X higher. On average those critics put the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X 11 points ahead.

Asus ROG Xbox Ally XImage: Asus

Asus ROG Xbox Ally X

82
Well liked
Average of 9 professional reviews
6 of 9 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 9 reviews landedRange 70–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: speed (5 of 9), ports and connectivity (3 of 9)

Criticised for: price (7 of 9), software and app (5 of 9), size and weight (2 of 9)

The catch: It is very expensive, and battery life is short in demanding games.

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Lenovo Legion Go 2Image: Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Go 2

74
Mixed
Average of 5 professional reviews
1 of 5 recommend it · broad agreement
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 61–88
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Praised for: design (2 of 5)

Criticised for: price (4 of 5)

The catch: It is heavy and very expensive, and gaming battery life is short.

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Critics who reviewed both

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OutletAsus ROG Xbox Ally XLenovo Legion Go 2Difference
Retro Game Corps85est.61est.+24
Tom's Guide8070+10
Tom's Hardware8070+10
Trusted Reviews9080+10
Windows Central9088+2

Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X minus the Lenovo Legion Go 2. Outlined tiles are estimated from the verdict. Each score links to the review.

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Common questions

Which is better, the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X or the Lenovo Legion Go 2?

Critics rate the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X higher: 82 against 74. 5 outlets reviewed both: 5 scored the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X higher. On average those critics put the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X 11 points ahead.

Do critics agree about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and the Lenovo Legion Go 2?

The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90. The Lenovo Legion Go 2: broad agreement, scores from 61 to 88.