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Lenovo · Legion

Legion Go (2023)

Released October 2023

A Windows 11 gaming handheld with an 8.8-inch touchscreen, detachable controllers and a built-in stand for playing PC games handheld or on a table.

Type
Handheld
Output
–
Memory
16 GB
Storage
256 GB – 1 TB
Weight
–

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the large, vivid screen, detachable controllers and sturdy stand, but find the system bulky and battery life limiting for demanding games. TechRadar is enthusiastic about its performance and controls; PC Gamer and Tom's Hardware find FPS mode awkward, while Tom's Hardware is more critical of the Windows interface and unplugged performance.

From pcgamer.com, tomshardware.com and techradar.com

Specifications

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Performance

Type
Handheld
CPU
AMD Ryzen Z1 or Ryzen Z1 Extreme
GPU
AMD Radeon Graphics (integrated)
Memory
16 GB
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Disc drive
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.
GPU
Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics, shared system memory and DirectX 12 support
Memory detail
16 GB LPDDR5X-7500 soldered to the system board; no memory slots
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.
Storage expansion
microSD card reader; Lenovo's launch announcement states support for up to 2 TB of additional storage

Display and video

Built-in screen
8.8″ LCD, 2560 × 1600, 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
Video output
Both USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4; an external display and separate peripherals can be connected for TV or desktop use
Audio
Two 2 W speakers, high-definition audio and dual microphones; no camera

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
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.
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.
Backward compatibility
Windows 11 Home or Home Single Language, with Legion Space for supported PC game launchers; game compatibility and performance vary by title

Design and power

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.
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.
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.
In the box
Carry bag with controller dock; bundled accessories and power adapter vary by market

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Detachable controllers and built-in stand
  • Two USB4 ports with DisplayPort and Power Delivery
  • 144 Hz touchscreen with 97% DCI-P3 coverage

Cons

  • Memory is soldered and cannot be upgraded
  • Large body measures 298.83 × 131 × 40.7 mm with controllers

Closest rivals

Model
TypeOutputMemoryStorageWeightReleased
ASUSROG Ally (2023)
Handheld–16 GB512 GB608 gJun 2023
SonyPlayStation Portal
Handheld–––529 gNov 2023
ValveSteam Deck OLED
Handheld8K16 GB512 GB – 1 TB640 gNov 2023

Newer model: Legion Go Gen 2.

Sources

  1. psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdf
  2. news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-a…
  3. windowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-is-available-now-pick-one-…
  4. lenovo.com/gb/en/p/handheld/legion-go-series/legion-go/len106g0001

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