Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 review

The Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 ranks fourth with the most hardware of any handheld here. Lenovo's spec sheet lists up to an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and up to 32GB of LPDDR5X-8000 RAM, and the 8.8-inch 1920 x 1200 PureSight OLED runs at 144Hz with VRR, 500 nits and 100% DCI-P3. The Legion TrueStrike controllers detach, so you can prop the screen on the built-in kickstand or use the right controller in an FPS mode. Lenovo says the 74Whr battery holds 50.4% more than the previous Legion Go and supports Super Rapid Charge. Two USB4 40Gbps ports carry DisplayPort 2.1 for external screens. Lenovo sells it with Windows 11 or SteamOS, which lets Steam players skip Windows; Lenovo notes the fingerprint reader is disabled on SteamOS models. The trade-offs are the larger body and the lack of a USD price we could verify on the Lenovo page. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Who it is for

Players who want the biggest screen and detachable controllers

Price

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Key features

• 8.8-inch 1920 x 1200 PureSight OLED at 144Hz with VRR and 500 nits
• Detachable Legion TrueStrike controllers with an FPS mode
• Up to AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and up to 32GB of LPDDR5X-8000 RAM
• 74Whr battery with 50.4% more capacity than the last generation
• Two USB4 40Gbps ports with DisplayPort 2.1 and a built-in kickstand

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Largest screen here at 8.8 inches with a 144Hz OLED panel
• Strength: Controllers detach for tabletop play or the FPS mode
• Strength: Sold with Windows or SteamOS
• Weakness: Fingerprint reader works only on Windows models
• Weakness: Larger body than 7-inch handhelds
• Weakness: No USD price we could verify on the Lenovo page

Key facts

• Screen: 8.8-inch OLED, 1920 x 1200, 144Hz
• Processor: Up to AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme
• Memory: Up to 32GB LPDDR5X-8000
• Battery: 74Whr
• OS: Windows 11 or SteamOS

Where it ranks

Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 is No. 4 in our Best Handheld Gaming Consoles verdict.