Lenovo Legion Go

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Date Published: 13 Oct 2023

AMD Ryzen Z1
AMD Radeon 740M
8.8", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 144 Hz, IPS
1000GB SSD
16GB LPDDR5x
0.85 kg (1.9 lbs)

Lenovo Legion Go

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Specs

CPU
AMD Ryzen Z1

Display
8.8", WQXGA (2560 x 1600), 144 Hz, IPS

HDD/SSD
1TB SSD

M.2 Slot
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo

RAM
16GB LPDDR5x

OS
Windows 11 Home

Body Material
Plastic / Polycarbonate, Glass Fiber

Dimensions
298.83 x 131 x 40.7 mm (11.76" x 5.16" x 1.60")

Weight
0.85 kg (1.9 lbs)

Ports and connectivity

2x USB Type-C
4.0, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort

Card Reader
microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)

Ethernet LAN

Wi-Fi
802.11ax

Bluetooth
5.3

Audio jack
3.5mm Combo Jack

Features

Fingerprint reader

Web camera

Backlit keyboard

Microphone
Dual Microphone Array

Speakers
2x 2W Stereo Speakers

Optical drive

Security Lock slot

Portability

Lenovo Legion Go

11.76" x 5.16" x 1.60" Dimensions

0.85 kg (1.9 lbs) Weight

Average 8.8-inch laptop

0.81 kg (1.8 lbs) -5% Weight

Review

Lenovo Legion Go in-depth review

The Lenovo Legion Go is a gaming handheld that has powerful hardware. This device could give the Nintendo Switch and Valve Steam Deck a run for their money. Oh, wait, we have to include the ASUS ROG Ally (2023) in the list as well because it's based on the same hardware platform as the Legion machine. The CPU options here are the AMD Ryzen Z1 and the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme. We bought a device with the latter to see how good the cooling is when it has to tame an 8-core CPU alongside the snappy AMD Radeon 780M iGPU.Legion Go has more tricks up in its sleeve to top the competition. The most noticeable one is the hefty 8.8" 1600p IPS display. As you can imagine, this panel is notably bigger compared to the 7" 1080p screen of the ROG Ally (2023). On the other hand, the resolution of the Lenov[...]

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Pros

Good performance
Low CPU temperatures during full load
Snappy iGPU
Covers 97% of the sRGB (Legion Go display)
1600p resolution, wide viewing angles, and 144 Hz refresh rate (Legion Go display)
PWM-free (Legion Go display)
Low fan noise in idle
Good audio quality
Detachable controllers + FPS mode and touchpad
The Legion Space app offers a lot of customizations
Two power presets + Manual mode for the TDP and the fan RPM
You can assign up to 8GB of the system RAM to the iGPU
Solid build quality
Windows 11 OS
You can buy games from different online stores
Two USB4 ports
Has a fast Gen 4 SSD

Cons

Heavy
You have to lower the resolution if you want to play graphically demanding titles
High NVMe temperature during benchmarking

Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

Step 1: Accessing the Internal ComponentsEnsure the Lenovo Legion Go is powered off and placed on a soft, clean surface to prevent scratches or damage. Remove the six Phillips-head screws from the console's bottom. Use a plastic tool to gently pry the bottom, starting from one of the sides, then work your way around the sides and the front.Hint: Be cautious during this process to avoid damaging the internal clips or the console casing.Step 2: Disconnecting the Battery and AntennasDetach the battery connector to safely begin working on the device. Remove the[...]