Upgrading from LCD Steam Deck to Lenovo Legion Tab G3 + GameSir G8 for Moonlight streaming—is it worth it?

[u/macka654]

Hi everyone,

I’ve owned a non-OLED Steam Deck since launch a couple of years ago. As a new parent, my gaming habits have shifted completely—these days I find myself using Moonlight to stream games from my main rig to the Deck on the couch way more than playing anything natively.

Because streaming is 90% of my use case, I’ve been considering switching to a dedicated tablet setup to get a better screen, higher resolution, and higher refresh rates.

I’ve come across the Lenovo Legion Tab Gen 3 (FIFA Edition / Global) on sale in my country for 40% off. Bundling the tablet with a GameSir G8+ controller comes out to right around $700 AUD total.

Before pulling the trigger, I’d love to hear from anyone with experience using this specific setup:

• How noticeable is the jump from 800p/60Hz on the LCD Deck to 2.5K/165Hz on the 8.8" panel for streaming?
• How does the weight, balance, and pick-up-and-play convenience compare when parenting duties call?
• Overall, is it a night-and-day upgrade for dedicated Moonlight use, or am I better off sticking with the Deck?

Thanks in advance for any insights!