ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) vs Lenovo Legion Go
The Verdict
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED and Lenovo Legion Go serve fundamentally different purposes, making direct comparison challenging. ASUS delivers a traditional ultrabook with Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, stunning 2880x1800 OLED display at 120Hz, and exceptional 18-hour battery life in a svelte 1.2kg chassis. Lenovo Legion Go is a gaming-focused handheld device with AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 8.8-inch 2560x1600 IPS display, and 1.5-6 hour battery depending on workload. ASUS excels for productivity, streaming, and everyday computing with superior screen quality and portability for traditional work. Legion Go prioritizes gaming performance and emulation but requires frequent charging and lacks productivity features. Choose ASUS for general computing and professional use; select Legion Go exclusively for portable gaming.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) if…
- →Stunning 3K 120Hz OLED display
- →Exceptionally lightweight at 1.2 kg
- →Strong battery life for an OLED laptop
Buy the Lenovo Legion Go if…
- →Largest display at 8.8 inches with QHD+ 2560 x 1600 resolution
- →144Hz refresh rate is the highest among gaming handhelds
- →Detachable controllers enable tabletop mode like Nintendo Switch
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Pros & Cons
ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024)
Pros
- Stunning 3K 120Hz OLED display
- Exceptionally lightweight at 1.2 kg
- Strong battery life for an OLED laptop
- Premium aluminum chassis with MIL-STD durability
- Fast Intel Core Ultra performance with NPU for AI
Cons
- RAM is soldered and not upgradeable
- Only one USB-A port
- No SD card reader
- Webcam quality is mediocre
Lenovo Legion Go
Pros
- Largest display at 8.8 inches with QHD+ 2560 x 1600 resolution
- 144Hz refresh rate is the highest among gaming handhelds
- Detachable controllers enable tabletop mode like Nintendo Switch
- Built-in kickstand for hands-free tabletop gaming
- FPS mode with mouse-like right controller trackball is innovative
Cons
- Very heavy at 854 g with controllers — fatiguing for handheld use
- Battery life is poor at 1.5-6 hours depending on settings
- Windows 11 is clunky for handheld navigation without a mouse
- QHD+ resolution is demanding — most games need to run at 720p/1080p anyway
- Detachable controller latency can occur occasionally
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405, 2024) | Lenovo Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.2 kg | 854 g (with controllers) |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic chassis with detachable controllers |
| Dimensions | 312.4 x 220.1 x 14.9 mm | 299 x 131 x 40.7 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | — |
| USB-A ports | 1 | — |
| USB-C ports | 0 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | — |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours | 1.5-6 hours (game dependent) |
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 49.2 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches | 8.8 inches |
| Type | OLED, 16:10, touch optional | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P+8E+2LPE) | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | — | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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