Lenovo Legion Go vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
The Verdict
Lenovo Legion Go and Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 serve distinctly different purposes despite both running Windows 11. Legion Go is a portable gaming device with an 8.8-inch 2560x1600 144Hz display, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, and detachable controllers optimized for handheld gaming, though battery life ranges only 1.5-6 hours depending on demand. Galaxy Book4 360 is a traditional 15.6-inch 2-in-1 laptop featuring Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen, aluminum construction, and exceptional 14-hour battery life for productivity and content consumption. Legion Go excels in gaming performance and portability at $699, while Galaxy Book4 360 provides versatility, build quality, and endurance at $1,349. Choose Legion Go for gaming-focused users prioritizing raw performance and handheld convenience. Select Galaxy Book4 360 if you need a premium convertible laptop for work, media, and everyday computing with superior battery longevity and larger display real estate.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…
- →Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- →Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- →Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Pros
- Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
- Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
- Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
- Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
- Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight
Cons
- FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
- No SD card reader
- RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
- Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
- No discrete GPU option
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Go | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 854 g (with controllers) | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Plastic chassis with detachable controllers | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 299 x 131 x 40.7 mm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 1.5-6 hours (game dependent) | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 49.2 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.8 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | — | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Touch Bar | — | |
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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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