Lenovo Legion Go vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
The Verdict
Lenovo Legion Go and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 serve fundamentally different purposes. Legion Go is a portable gaming handheld with an 8.8-inch 144Hz IPS LCD display, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, and impressive gaming performance in a pocket-sized form factor weighing 854g. Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 is a premium convertible laptop featuring a larger 16-inch Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, and exceptional battery life up to 15 hours, designed for productivity and content creation. Performance-wise, both handle their respective tasks well: Legion Go excels at gaming with 144Hz refresh rates and dedicated GPU architecture, while Galaxy Book4 prioritizes everyday computing with strong CPU performance and superior display quality for professional work. Battery life heavily favors Samsung at 15 hours versus 1.5-6 hours on Legion Go. Price difference is substantial at $699 versus $1749.99. For portable gaming enthusiasts, Legion Go is unmatched; for professionals seeking a versatile, long-lasting productivity machine, Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 justifies its premium cost.
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 Pro 360 if…
- →Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- →Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- →Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
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 Pro 360
Pros
- Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
- Strong battery life from 76 Wh cell
Cons
- Heavy to use as a tablet at 1.66 kg
- No discrete GPU for creative or gaming workloads
- Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
- S Pen included but lacks charging or Bluetooth features
Full Specifications
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Go | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 854 g (with controllers) | 1.66 kg |
| Material | Plastic chassis with detachable controllers | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 299 x 131 x 40.7 mm | 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| 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 15 hours |
| Capacity | 49.2 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 8.8 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 2880 x 1800 |
| 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 cores |
| 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 |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
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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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