Lenovo Legion Go Review: Big Screen For Portable PC Gaming
Lenovo makes some of the best laptops and desktops, competitive tablets and smartphones, and has a solid presence in gaming with its Legion brand. It's only natural then that Lenovo would try and apply that depth and breadth of expertise to the burgeoning handheld PC gaming market.
Taking inspiration from Nintendo's blockbuster Switch and some of the best PC gaming handheld designs, including Valve and Asus, Lenovo set out to make a statement with the Legion Go. While Lenovo has taken some of the best features of the competition and put together a compelling large-screen package, the Legion Go still has some growing pains that may keep it from being the top choice in PC gaming handhelds for many users.
Lenovo Legion Go
Although not without its issues, the Lenovo Legion Go's large display, removable controllers, and versatility make it a top choice among PC gaming handhelds.
Dimensions Gamepad with controllers: 11.76 x 5.16 x 1.6 inches Weight Gamepad with controllers: 1.88 lbs CPU AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (8 cores, 16 threads, 3.3GHz) GPU AMD Radeon (RDNA™ 3 Architecture) RAM 16GB LPDDR5x-7500 (soldered) Storage 1TB M.2 2242 SSD Display 8.8” WQXGA (2560×1600), Multi-touch, IPS, 500nits, 16:10, 144Hz, Corning Gorilla Glass 5 Speakers Stereo speakers (2W x2) and dual-array microphone Wireless Connectivity 802.11ax 2×2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth® 5.1 Ports 1x microSD card reader, 1x Headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm), 2x Pogo pin connector (5-point), 2x USB4 40Gbps (support data transfer, Power Delivery 3.0, and DisplayPort™ 1.4) Battery 49.2 Wh, supports Super Rapid Charge (10min charge 0~30% capacity, 30min charge 0~70% capacity, 80min charge 0~100% capacity) Pros- Large, impressive display
- Removable controllers
- Good heat management
- Versatile use cases
- Bulky
- Poor battery life
- Inconsistent software
Specifications: A Powerhouse With Big Sights, OK Sounds
With its AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (8 cores, 16 threads, 3.3GHz) CPU, AMD Radeon
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