After rumours, Lenovo has introduced the Legion Go, the company’s first gaming handheld that runs Windows 11 to take on the ROG Ally. It has an 8.8-inch QHD+ 1 screen supporting resolutions from 1600p to 800p as well as 144Hz and 60Hz refresh rates.
It is powered by up to AMD Z1 Extreme APU, 16GB LPDDR5X 7500MHz RAM, up to 1TB of NVMe M.2 2242 PCIe Gen 4 SSD, and also has a UHS-II microSD card slot that lets you expand it up to 2TB.
The handheld has Coldfront thermal technology with a liquid crystal polymer 79-blade fan that keeps the device cool at less than 25dB of fan noise in Quiet Mode, while still allowing the device to reach a full 25W of TGP in Custom Mode, said the company.
The Lenovo Legion Go’s controllers feature hall effect joysticks, so there is no joystick drift and minimal dead zones that maximize responsiveness and accuracy. Other inputs include an integrated trackpad, a large D-pad, an angled mouse wheel, and a total of 10 mappable shoulder buttons, triggers, and grip buttons.
Ther is RGB lighting on the power button with the iconic Lenovo Legion ‘O’ that switches colors to indicate the user-selectable fan mode, and customizable RGB rings around the joysticks add another layer of flair while also acting as a notification system for controller pairing.
The Lenovo Legion Go’s Legion TrueStrike controllers are detachable to allow for more flexibility in play styles. The FPS mode allows the user to detach the controllers from the Lenovo Legion Go body and use the kickstand at the back to prop it up on a surface. The right detached controller is placed into an included controller base that attaches via magnet, and the optical eye at the bottom of the controller allows for more precise aiming and control necessary during competitive FPS games, akin to using a mouse.
The Legion Space specifically designed for the Lenovo Legion Go allows users to quickly access all their game platforms and stores, view all locally installed games, and even purchase games through the Legion Game Store in collaboration with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, with a complimentary 3-month membership. All supported game launchers can be grouped together in Legion Space, so gamers can get right into the action. The Legion Space also allows users to quickly adjust settings such as resolution, refresh rate, brightness, and more on the fly.
The Lenovo Legion Go features dual USB Type-C ports that let users to dock and charge the device while simultaneously connecting accessories, thanks to plug-and-play features supporting DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0 support. There is Wi-Fi 6E as well as Bluetooth 5.2 support.
There is a 49.2Wh capacity battery with support for Super Rapid Charge, allowing the battery to recharge up to 70% in just half an hour. When gaming while plugged in, The Lenovo Legion Go includes a power bypass mode that protects the battery from extra degradation while also eliminating heat normally produced while charging.
| Lenovo Legion Go Specifications | |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | Base Module: (mm): 210mm x 131mm x 20mm Base Module w/ Controllers Attached: (mm): 299mm x 131mm x 41mm |
| Weight | Controllers Detached: 640g Controllers Attached: 854g |
| Color | Shadow Black |
| Display8 | 8.8” QHD+ (2560 x 1600) IPS; 16:10 10-point Touch (144Hz / 97% DCI-P3 / 500nits / 83%AAR) |
| Touchpad | Multi-finger |
| Processor8 | Up to AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme with AMD RDNA Graphics |
| Memory | 16GB 7500Mhz LPDDR5X on board |
| Storage1,8 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 22428 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Battery | 2-cell 49.2WHr Super Rapid Charge Controller battery capacity: 900mah |
| Power Adapter | USB Type-C, 65W AC adapter Output: 20V DC, 3.25A, 65W Input: 100~240V AC 50/60 universal |
| Ports | Top – 3.5mm audio combo jack – 1 x USB Type-C (USB 4.0, DisplayPort™ 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0) – 1 x microSD card reader Bottom – 1x USB Type-C (USB 4.0, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0) |
| Control and Input | Gamepad Controls
Haptics: HD haptics |
| Audio | 2 x 2W Speakers Dual-array near-field microphone |
| Connectivity | 2 x 2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 ax) Starting from Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Software | Legion Space Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – Complimentary 3-month membership |
Pricing and availability
The Lenovo Legion Go starts at 799 Euros (USD 866 / Rs. 71,645 approx.) and is expected to be available starting November 2023.