Beelink SER5
Score: 71/100
Lenovo Legion Go 8.8-inch
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Legion Go is a premium Windows handheld with a standout 8.8" 144 Hz display and strong AMD Z1 Extreme performance, but its weight and modest battery life limit long-form handheld sessions.
The Beelink SER5 Mini PC delivers a compact Zen 3 Ryzen 5 5500U, 16 GB DDR4 RAM and 500 GB NVMe SSD, supporting up to three 4K displays and low power draw. Ideal for office, media and light gaming, it lacks a dedicated GPU and DDR5 support.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 | 8best | |
12 | 16best | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
2.1 GHz | 3.3 GHzbest | |
4 GHz | 5.1 GHzbest | |
500 GB | 512 GBbest | |
3,200 MHz | 7,500 MHzbest | |
65 Wbest | 65 Wbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Graphics(1) | ||
GPU Model | AMD Radeon Vega 7 | AMD Radeon 780M |
Processor(5) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
CPU Cores | 6 | 8 |
CPU Threads | 12 | 16 |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 2.1 GHz | 3.30 GHz |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 4.0 GHz | 5.10 GHz |
Storage(2) | ||
Primary Storage Type | NVMe SSD | PCIe NVMe |
Primary Storage Capacity (GB) | 500 GB | 512 GB |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 3200 MHz | 7500 MHz |
RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR5X |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.439 kg | 0.854 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers commend the SER5's price-to-performance, triple-4K support and low power draw, while noting limited interfaces and integrated graphics.
Users consistently commend the SER5's value, quiet operation, and upgrade path, especially for multi-monitor setups.
Professional reviewers commend the Legion Go for its industry-leading display, solid build, and flexible detachable controllers, while cautioning that its modest battery life and relatively heavy chassis detract from handheld appeal.
Everyday users love the visual fidelity of the large screen and premium feel of the controllers, often using it docked for AAA titles; common complaints focus on rapid battery drain and the device's weight.
“Incredible value - solid performance for the price.”
“Easy to upgrade - added a 2TB SSD and extra RAM in minutes.”
“Runs 4K triple monitors flawlessly for trading and coding.”
