Lenovo Legion Go handhelds · Handheld Gaming Consoles

Lenovo Legion Go 2 vs Lenovo Legion Go: Worth the Upgrade?

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The Lenovo Legion Go 2 does not justify the cost of upgrading from the Lenovo Legion Go. The improvements are marginal, and the Lenovo Legion Go remains a strong performer.

23

Upgrade Score

NewCurrent Generation
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Lenovo Legion Go 2

~$1,449.004.5/5.0
PremiumB-Tier
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PrevPrevious Generation
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Lenovo Legion Go

~$944.994.4/5.0
MidrangeB-Tier
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$504

Price Difference

+0.1

Rating Change

4

New Features

4

Features Removed

How the Scores Compare

Lenovo Legion GoLenovo Legion Go 2
Value-18
80
62
Performance+10
84
94
Battery+8
70
78
Portability-2
72
70
Compatibility+2
92
94

Higher is better. Category-specific 0-100 scale. Lighter bar = Lenovo Legion Go, highlighted bar = Lenovo Legion Go 2.

What Changed

Added in the New Generation

  • +Large premium handheld display
  • +Detachable Legion controls
  • +Newer handheld performance platform
  • +Kickstand tabletop flexibility

Removed from Previous Generation

  • 8.8-inch QHD handheld display
  • Detachable controllers
  • Kickstand tabletop mode
  • Windows game support

Specs at a Glance

SpecLenovo Legion Go 2Lenovo Legion Go
PlatformWindows handheld PCWindows handheld PC
DisplayLarge premium handheld display8.8-inch QHD handheld display
ProcessorNew-generation AMD handheld platformAMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Storage1TB1TB SSD
Battery LifePremium large-screen handheld runtimeLarge-screen Windows handheld runtime
Best Forlarge-screen Windows handheld upgradestabletop play and large-screen PC handheld gaming
Display Size8.8-inch
Refresh Rate144Hz144Hz
Display TypeOLED
Memory16GB

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