Lenovo Legion Go handhelds · Handheld Gaming Consoles
Lenovo Legion Go 2 vs Lenovo Legion Go: Worth the Upgrade?
More of a Sidegrade
Trading a Lenovo Legion Go for a Lenovo Legion Go 2 is more of a sidegrade than an upgrade — you gain in some areas but lose in others. Only switch if the specific differences align with your needs.
25
Upgrade Score
$624
Price Difference
+0.1
Rating Change
12
New Features
9
Features Removed
How the Scores Compare
Lenovo Legion Go→Lenovo 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
- +MAX POWER, YOUR RULES – Play your way with the Lenovo Legion Go 2. Powered by an AMD Ryzen Z2 processor, a vibrant 8.8" 144Hz Lenovo PureSight OLED gaming display, and a massive 74Whr battery, it’s built to push further, game longer, and stay unplugged.
- +MAX COOLING, MANUAL CONTROL – The Legion Coldfront thermal system is built to handle serious heat. Increased radiators and fan blade’s surface area improves the airflow without increasing the noise. Upgraded dual heat pipes distribute heat more efficiently to keep your rig powerful and precise.
- +UNLOCK MULTIPLE WAYS TO PLAY – Experience total freedom with the Legion Truestrike controllers. In FPS mode, the right controller can be detached, docked and operated as a mouse, giving you the edge in every firefight.
- +SPEED + IMMERSION – The OLED gaming panel combines blazing speed and visual depth in a single, immersive experience. Game without compromise aided by the ultra-fast response rates, perfect blacks, and vivid color.
- +BUILT TO OUTLAST – The Legion Go 2 packs 74Whr of serious staying power. That means longer sessions, higher settings, and fewer compromises, whether you're gaming at full performance or tweaking settings on the go.
- +LAG-FREE AND LOCKED IN – Stay in the game with Wi-Fi 6E for faster speeds and stable connections, even during intense action. Dock your Legion Go and use Bluetooth 5.3 to connect controllers and headsets seamlessly.
- +SPEC’D FOR SERIOUS PLAY – The Legion Go 2 is equipped with 16GB of memory and 1TB PCIe SSD storage to keep your loadouts fast and responsive. Power through favorite titles, multitask seamlessly, and stay locked in without lag or slowdown.
- +FROM FOOTSTEPS TO FLANKS, NOTHING GOES UNHEARD – The Legion Go 2’s integrated dual 2W speaker system is enhanced with Nahimic Audio and Spatial Audio support. From subtle enemy footsteps to explosive impacts, sound becomes a tactical advantage that helps you track threats and react faster.
Removed from Previous Generation
- −8.8-inch QHD handheld display
- −Detachable controllers
- −Kickstand tabletop mode
- −Windows game support
- −Legion Go comes with detachable controllers, power adapter, carrying hard-case, vertical mouse stabilization disk
- −Featuring the AMD Z1 Extreme Processor, 16GB of power efficient and performant 7500Mhz LPDDR5X memory, and PCIe Gen4 SSD
- −More ways to play with detachable wireless controllers. Hall sensor, RGB-Lit joysticks for smooth play and increased durability. Sturdy integrated kickstand for convenience.
- −16:10 8.8" WQXGA (2560x1600) 144Hz display that can be scaled down to 800P/60Hz gives you the flexibility you need for gaming or media consumption, balancing power and performance.
- −With Touro wireless pro controller, 128GB MicroSD card, keyboard & mouse combo, hub, microfiber cleaning cloth, and 9H tempered glass screen protector.
Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Go 2 | Lenovo Legion Go |
|---|---|---|
| Platform | Windows handheld PC | Windows handheld PC |
| Display | Large premium handheld display | 8.8-inch QHD handheld display |
| Processor | New-generation AMD handheld platform | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Storage | 1TB | 1TB SSD |
| Battery Life | Premium large-screen handheld runtime | Large-screen Windows handheld runtime |
| Best For | large-screen Windows handheld upgrades | tabletop play and large-screen PC handheld gaming |
| Display Size | 8.8-inch | — |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | 144Hz |
| Display Type | OLED | — |
| Memory | 16GB | — |