Lenovo Legion Go (2023) vs Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2
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| LenovoLegion Go (2023) | LenovoLegion Go Gen 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2023 | September 2025 |
| Performance | ||
| Type | Handheld | Handheld |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 or Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 8 cores |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (integrated) | AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5) |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB (better) |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 2 TB (better) |
| Disc drive | No | No |
| CPU | Ryzen Z1 Extreme has 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.3 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost, with 8 MB L2 and 16 MB L3 cache. Ryzen Z1 has 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.2 GHz base and up to 4.9 GHz boost, with 6 MB L2 and 16 MB L3 cache. Processor availability varies by configuration and market. | AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 2.0 GHz up to 5.0 GHz, Zen 5, up to 8 cores / 16 threads (Lenovo lists "up to" this processor) |
| GPU | Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, shared system memory and DirectX 12 support | Integrated AMD Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5); AMD HYPER-RX |
| Memory detail | 16 GB LPDDR5X-7500 soldered to the system board; no memory slots | 32 GB LPDDR5X-8000 (soldered) in the configuration read; Lenovo lists up to 32 GB |
| Storage detail | PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 SSD, with one drive slot; Lenovo lists 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB offerings. Storage and processor availability vary by market. First sale on 31 October 2023 is documented by Windows Central's contemporary availability report; Lenovo's EMEA announcement stated November 2023 for that region. | 2 TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 TLC SSD in the configuration read; up to 2 TB |
| Storage expansion | microSD card reader; Lenovo's launch announcement states support for up to 2 TB of additional storage | microSD card reader, cards up to 2 TB |
| Display and video | ||
| Built-in screen | 8.8″ LCD, 2560 × 1600, 144 Hz | 8.8″ OLED, 1920 × 1200, 144 Hz |
| Built-in screen | IPS touchscreen with 10-point in-cell touch, 500 nits brightness, 97% DCI-P3 coverage and 1500:1 contrast; glossy anti-fingerprint surface, Gorilla Glass 5 and 16:10 aspect ratio | 8.8-inch WUXGA (1920 × 1200) Lenovo PureSight OLED touchscreen, 16:10, native landscape; HDR True Black 1000; 100% DCI-P3; 500 nits; 30–144 Hz VRR |
| Video output | Both USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4; an external display and separate peripherals can be connected for TV or desktop use | DisplayPort 2.1 over either USB-C port, up to 8K at 30 Hz |
| HDR | – | VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000 |
| Variable refresh rate | – | 30–144 Hz on the built-in screen |
| Audio | Two 2 W speakers, high-definition audio and dual microphones; no camera | 2 × 2 W speakers with Nahimic Audio; headphone/mic combo jack |
| Connections | ||
| Ports | Two USB4 Type-C ports at up to 40 Gbps with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0; one 3.5 mm headphone/microphone socket; one microSD reader; two five-point pogo-pin controller connectors | 2 × USB-C (USB4 40 Gb/s, DisplayPort 2.1, 65–100 W USB Power Delivery input), one on the top and one on the bottom; microSD card reader; headphone/mic combo jack |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 (802.11ax), 2×2, and Bluetooth 5.3 in the current PSREF; the launch announcement listed Bluetooth 5.2. Bluetooth operation can be lower depending on OS and drivers. | Wi-Fi 6E 2 × 2, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Controller | Detachable Legion TrueStrike controllers with Hall effect joysticks, analogue triggers, D-pad, ABXY buttons, bumpers, assignable grip buttons and release buttons. The right controller has a 28.5 × 28.5 mm touchpad, mouse wheel and optical sensor for FPS mode with its controller base. Accelerometer, six-axis gyroscope, ambient light sensor, HD haptics and RGB joystick lighting. | Detachable Legion TrueStrike controllers with Hall effect sticks, FPS mode (right controller works as a vertical mouse), 3 programmable buttons and a large pivot D-pad; compatible with the first Legion Go |
| Backward compatibility | Windows 11 Home or Home Single Language, with Legion Space for supported PC game launchers; game compatibility and performance vary by title | Windows 11 Home PC; Legion Space launcher for PC Game Pass, Steam, Epic Games and others |
| Design and power | ||
| Weight | – | 920 g |
| Battery life detail | 49.2 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Lenovo claims 7.1 hours in MobileMark 25 and 7.55 hours of local 1080p video at 150 nits; these are not gaming-runtime figures. Controllers are rated for up to 11 hours separately. Super Rapid Charge is rated at 30% in 10 minutes, 70% in 30 minutes and 100% in 80 minutes under Lenovo's stated conditions. | 74 Wh, 4-cell; up to 15 hours of local 1080p video at 150 nits (Lenovo), with up to 50% charge in 30 minutes |
| Power use | 65 W USB-C adapter with Power Delivery 3.0 and universal 100–240 V input; adapter design varies by country. Lenovo's launch announcement describes battery bypass when gaming plugged in and up to 25 W TGP in Custom Mode. | 65 W USB-C charger |
| Colours | Shadow Black. Current PSREF gives less than 854 g with controllers and less than 640 g without; the launch announcement gives nominal 854 g and 640 g. Dimensions are 298.83 × 131 × 40.7 mm with controllers, or 210 × 131 × 20.1 mm for the main unit. | Eclipse Black |
| In the box | Carry bag with controller dock; bundled accessories and power adapter vary by market | Legion Go Gen 2 (8.8″), controller base, 65 W USB-C charger, carry case, quick start guide |
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