Asus ROG Xbox Ally X vs Lenovo Legion Go S
Critics score the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X 82 and the Lenovo Legion Go S 66 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 15 points ahead.
Image: AsusAsus ROG Xbox Ally X
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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Image: LenovoLenovo Legion Go S
Praised for: ease of use (2 of 5)
Criticised for: price (2 of 5)
The catch: The chip is too weak for the price, and Windows suits handhelds poorly.
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Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Asus ROG Xbox Ally X | Lenovo Legion Go S | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Reviews | 80 | 60 | +20 |
| Tom's Hardware | 80 | 60 | +20 |
| Windows Central | 90 | 70 | +20 |
| WIRED | 70 | 60 | +10 |
| Retro Game Corps | 85est. | 79est. | +6 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Difference is the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X minus the Lenovo Legion Go S. 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 S?
Critics rate the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X higher: 82 against 66. 5 outlets reviewed both: 5 scored the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X higher. On average those critics put the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X 15 points ahead.
Do critics agree about the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X and the Lenovo Legion Go S?
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally X: broad agreement, scores from 70 to 90. The Lenovo Legion Go S: one critic is far keener, scores from 60 to 79.