Ever since digital marketing evolved, it has given rise t a prominent change in the world of online gaming. It’s none other than handheld gaming PC.
Today, you can have the presence of Lenovo Legion Go, ASUS ROG Ally, Valve’s Steam Deck, along with the upcoming upcoming MSI Claw.
As you can see, there are a plethora of options already available to users. However, the real challenge still lies when you look forward to choose the best one for your needs.
To assist you in choosing the device that best fits your needs, you have different options in your kitty (excluding the Nintendo Switch) and outlined the pros and cons of each handheld gaming PC.
The present analysis includes only those devices that are presently available and have been tested for the purpose of Gaming. Upcoming devices like the OneXPlayer OneXFly and MSI Claw will be added after they have been used and assessed.
Valve Steam Deck
| Specification | Details |
| CPU | 4-core, 8-thread AMD Zen 2 |
| GPU | 8-core AMD RDNA 2 |
| Display | LCD: 7-inch 1200 x 800 LCD 60Hz OLED: 7.4-inch 1280 x 800 90Hz HDR OLED |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| SSD | Starting 256GB NVMe SSD (LCD) Starting at 512GB (OLED) |
| Weight | 1.47 lbs |
| Size | 11.73″ x 4.6″ x 1.92″ |
| Price | Starting at $399.99 for LCD Starting at $549.99 for OLED |
You might be aware that the Steam Deck was quite prominent player in the handheld gaming PC market. Even today, the product happens to be the best among others.
Now, being a Linux-based device, the Steam Deck avoids the common issues faced by other handheld PCs. It doesn’t have the space-consuming Windows bloatware and is much easier to set up right out of the box.
Given its starting price of $399, it’s understandable that the Steam Deck isn’t the most powerful option, and some games may encounter performance issues. Certain games may not achieve maximum settings, and extra steps are required for games to attain “Steam Deck Verified” status.
Lenovo Legion Go
| Specification | Details |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| GPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Display | 8.8-inch 2560 x 1600 144Hz |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| SSD | 512GB SSD |
| Weight | 1.41 lbs without controllers 1.88 lbs with controllers |
| Size | 11.76″ x 1.6″ x 5.16″ |
| Price | Starting at $699.99 |
The Lenovo Legion Go is perhaps the most underrated among the available handheld PCs. It’s the most comfortable device to hold. Its design fits naturally in your hands, making extended gaming sessions effortless. Personally, I found its comfort level so appealing that it was difficult to switch back to the Steam Deck after using the Legion Go.
This product is quite different from others mainly due to handheld PCs are its detachable controllers. The feature simply evokes strong Nintendo Switch vibes. It further offers enhanced flexibility in gaming, particularly benefiting users who prefer not to hold the device continuously while playing.
The above product happens to be a Windows 11 machine. This kind of Windows compatibility makes installing and setting up launchers such as Battle. Net and Ubisoft Connect straightforward.
It’s an excellent choice for gamers who have titles across multiple platforms and value the versatility of detachable controllers
ASUS ROG Ally
| Specification | Details |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1/Extreme |
| GPU | AMD Ryzen Z1/Extreme |
| Display | 7-inch 1920 x 1080 120Hz |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5 |
| SSD | 512GB-1TB NVMe SSD |
| Weight | 1.34 lbs |
| Size | 11.02″ x 4.37″ x 0.83 |
| Price | Starting at $499.99/ROG Ally X is $799.99 |
The product is already there in the market for the last some time. The ROG Ally X from ASUS demonstrates the company’s serious commitment to the handheld gaming PC market. As another Windows 11 system, the ROG Ally shares similar software features with the Legion Go.
The Steam Deck from Valve is one of the best options available. It offers a good balance of performance, usability with its Linux-based system, and a competitive price point starting at $399.
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