Nintendo Switch 2 vs ROG Xbox Ally X vs Lenovo Legion Go 2
The Nintendo Switch 2 and two Windows handhelds all arrived in 2025, and they cost very different amounts. Here is how they compare on paper.
Console or Windows handheld?
The Switch 2 is a console that plays Nintendo’s own games, and it costs less than half as much as the other two. The ROG Xbox Ally X and Legion Go 2 are Windows 11 PCs, so they can run PC game stores, emulators and other software. That freedom comes with a much higher price.
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Asus ROG Xbox Ally X | Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$460 | ~$999 | ~$1000 |
| Released | Jun 2025 | Oct 2025 | Oct 2025 |
| Screen | 8.0", 16:9, 1920 x 1080, LCD | 7.0", 16:9, 1920 x 1080, 120Hz, IPS | 8.8", 16:10, 1920 x 1200, 144Hz, OLED |
| Chip | Nvidia Tegra T239 | AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme |
| RAM | 12 GB | 24 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5,220mAh | 80Wh | 74Wh |
| Weight | 401g | 715g | 938g |
| OS | Proprietary | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Storage | 256 GB UFS 3.1 | 1 TB M.2 2280 SSD | 2 TB |
The models
Nintendo Switch 2Best For Nintendo Games
A console, not a PC. It has an 8" 1080p LCD, a Tegra T239 with 12GB of RAM and a 5,220mAh battery, and it is the cheapest of the three at about $460.
- Released: Jun 2025
- Price: ~$460
- Screen: 8.0", 16:9, 1920 x 1080, LCD
- Chip / RAM: Nvidia Tegra T239 / 12 GB
- Battery: 5,220mAh
- Weight: 401g
- OS: Proprietary
Asus ROG Xbox Ally XLighter Windows Option
A 7" 120Hz IPS screen, Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD, running Windows 11 for about $999.
- Released: Oct 2025
- Price: ~$999
- Screen: 7.0", 16:9, 1920 x 1080, 120Hz, IPS
- Chip / RAM: AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme / 24 GB
- Battery: 80Wh
- Weight: 715g
- OS: Windows 11
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2Biggest Screen
An 8.8" 144Hz OLED, Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 32GB of RAM and a 2TB SSD for about $1,000. It is also the heaviest at 938g.
- Released: Oct 2025
- Price: ~$1000
- Screen: 8.8", 16:10, 1920 x 1200, 144Hz, OLED
- Chip / RAM: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme / 32 GB
- Battery: 74Wh
- Weight: 938g
- OS: Windows 11
Who should buy which?
- Switch 2: you mainly want Nintendo games and a lower price.
- ROG Xbox Ally X: you want a Windows handheld that is lighter (715g) than the Legion Go 2.
- Legion Go 2: you want the biggest and sharpest screen and have the budget for it.
Want a different pairing? The Compare Tool can set any two handhelds side by side.
Frequently asked questions
Can the Switch 2 run Windows or PC games?
No. It is a console with its own system software, not a Windows PC.
Which is the lightest?
The Switch 2 at 401g, then the ROG Xbox Ally X at 715g and the Legion Go 2 at 938g.
Which has the best screen?
The Legion Go 2, with an 8.8" 144Hz OLED panel.
More guides: Top 10 Retro Handhelds, Buying Guide by Price, Best microSD Cards, Handheld Database and the Compare Tool.
About these specs
We have not tested these handhelds ourselves. Specs and prices come from our handheld database, which collects published specifications, so they can differ from the current listing. Buttons open the Amazon listing, or an Amazon search when we do not have a direct link. Some devices are sold by third-party sellers, so check the seller and the return policy before you order.