- Lenovo Legion Go S driven by AMDS Ryzen Z1 Extreme Processor will be launched on May 25
- Steamos Z1 Extreme Variant starts at $ 749.99 while the Z2 GO version starts at $ 549.99
- The highest configuration using the Z1 Extreme costs $ 829.99
While we are awaiting the introduction of several next general hand games PCs, all eyes have been on Lenovo with his Legion Go 2 prototype, and the already launched Legion Go S. Now the more powerful model of GO’s finally has a release date and price marking and latter is not the most beautiful.
As reported by WCCFTECH, Lenovo Legion Go S (with Windows 11 & Steamos variants) powered by AMDS Ryzen Z1 Extreme will officially be launched on May 25 with Steamos Z2 Go variants. At Best Buy, the former starts at $ 749.99, while the long-awaited Steamos Z2 GO starts at $ 549.99-Begge are available for pre-order now.
Each will have different configurations: Z1 Extreme processor will be used on both Windows 11 and Steamos variants using 32 GB of RAM. In comparison, the Z2 GO processor will operate a new Steamos model with the choice of 16 GB or 32 GB of RAM including a storage capacity of either 512 GB or 1 TB.
The previously released Legion Go S model with Windows 11 (available for $ 729.99) is also run by the Z2 GO processor -and it is safe to say that it did not compete well against other handhelds on the market. With ASUS ROG ALLY, which sees frequent price declines and Valve’s steam tires, which are undoubtedly still the best available in terms of affordable prices, the prices of these Legion GO models probably do not make Lenovo any favors. It doesn’t help that this is a rather messy release slate with several different prices models that could potentially confuse buyers.
While the Z1 Extreme Processor is not a Slouch, the highest configuration (with Z1 Extreme on Windows 11) is available for $ 829.99 – In other words you pay another 80 bucks just Having Windows 11 instead of Steamos that feels like a rip-off, especially when someone with a small amount of know-how could simply install Windows 11 on the device itself. Around the same price you can buy the MSI Claw 8 AI+, which is distinguished in performance and battery life for $ 899.99, making it the better opportunity for players.
The only valuable upgrade beyond the Z1 extreme-powered handheld is MSI Claw 8 AI+
Now, AMD’s hot expected Ryzen Z2 Extreme Processor has not yet been released: Lenovo Legion Go 2 is expected to be the first handheld game -PC using APU (a processor with CPU and GPU on the same matrix). However, it is not exactly clear how much of a performance jump it will offer over its predecessor, nor does it have a specific launch date.
Meanwhile, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ gives great performance everywhere, and Team Red’s Z1 Extreme exceeds Intel’s core Ultra 7 258V processor -and in particular it uses an 80WHR battery (also present in the ASUS ROG Ally X) compared to Legion Go S ’55WHR battery. Claw manages to provide high and stable image speeds in multiple games, even at lower TDPs.
Don’t get me wrong, I still think the price of MSI’s handhelds is a little too high – and as I’ve said before, just buy a desktop gaming -PC or laptop at that time – but if you’re firmly by handheld portability and high performance is up in your alley, right now you should see no longer than MSI Claw 8 AI+. Alternatively, shoppers looking for value first should be strongly considering Asus Rog Ally.
