Lenovo Legion Go 8.8-inch
Score: 78/100
Bmax B8A Pro
Score: 72/100Rankings
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 BMAX B8A Pro combines a Zen 4 Ryzen 7 8745HS CPU, Radeon 780M iGPU and 16 GB DDR5 RAM in a 430 g chassis, delivering strong performance, triple-4K support and fast PCIe 4.0 storage. It excels in portability and speed but is limited by a single-gigabit Ethernet port and modest RAM capacity.
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16best | 16best | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
3.3 GHz | 3.8 GHzbest | |
5.1 GHzbest | 4.9 GHz | |
512 GBbest | 512 GBbest | |
7,500 MHzbest | 4,800 MHz | |
65 Wbest | 65 Wbest |
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Processor(3) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen 7 8745HS |
CPU Base Clock (GHz) | 3.30 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
CPU Boost Clock (GHz) | 5.10 GHz | 4.9 GHz |
Storage(1) | ||
Primary Storage Type | PCIe NVMe | NVMe SSD |
Memory(2) | ||
RAM Speed (MHz) | 7500 MHz | 4800 MHz |
RAM Type | LPDDR5X | DDR5 |
Software(1) | ||
Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
Physical(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.854 kg | 0.43 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Wi‑Fi Standard | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6 |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
Professional reviewers praise the B8A Pro for its powerful CPU, capable iGPU and lightweight design, while noting the lack of USB-C PD, limited Ethernet speed and occasional fan noise.
Users love the fast boot times and multi-monitor capability, but many mention fan noise during intensive tasks and wish for a higher-speed Ethernet connection.
“The screen is gorgeous - 144 Hz and colors pop!”
“I can play most games docked, but the battery runs out fast when handheld.”
“At 854 g it feels heavy after a while, but the controllers feel great.”
