Customers highly value the Legion Go 2 for its performance and OLED quality. The device is praised for providing a great performance. In particular, the OLED screen is considered amazing.
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Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen quality, Size
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I like it
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Its big. Its beautiful. Its heavy. The smaller ram size and Z2 chip is such a huge problem to lots of people but I won’t lie. The performance when docked is perfectly fine after tweaking some settings and I can get a stable 30-45 frames on battery playing slightly older AAA games.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Portable Gaming Beast
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I’ve been using the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 for a little while now, and honestly, this thing is a monster. The performance is incredibly smooth — AAA games run with no problem, and the touchscreen + controls make it feel like a true handheld PC. The build quality is premium, the screen is bright and sharp, and the battery life is solid for a device this powerful.
What I love the most is how versatile it is. I can use it as a handheld, set it on a kickstand, or connect it to my monitor and use it like a mini PC. The detachable controller is super comfortable, and Lenovo made big improvements compared to the first gen. Everything feels more responsive.
I’ve used it for gaming, streaming, and even some work on the side — it handles everything easily. Updates have been smooth, and the device just keeps getting better.
If you want a portable gaming system that’s powerful, flexible, and fun to use, the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 is definitely worth it. I highly recommend it.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi EricksonC-
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your feedback with us. We are excited to hear that you are enjoying the value and performance of the Legion Go 2. We aim to provide excellent user experience for our products, and we are overjoyed to hear that we met our goal.
Please reach out to us through the Q & A section of this product page if you have any questions or need assistance.
Best wishes, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Screen quality, Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Massive size but Fully emersive gaming
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
owning few differnet handheld over the years, this one is most luxury feeling owning one, i would suggest to get the 32G with Z2 extreme version for better performance, as far as the hardware, i absolutely love it and big OLED screen is best immersive exprience ! its a Huge handheld, but when palying, it really get myself into the game. for short session of gaming just pickup and play type of user, i would consider Legion GO s or Steam deck, but if those user have time to play and want the best experience, i feel legion go 2 is best. i love mine.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Product
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I love this thing i play it all the time super convenient when you want to play right away. Work with my cars hotspot can game while driving somewhere. The only thing is that is has to be charging most of the time. I only get about 30-45 minutes running a game on just the battery before it dies. If your playing on your car make sure you have a 115v ac outlet to power this beast.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Freedom and Peace
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Money well spent …… I enjoy this masterpiece every inch of the day!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it best handheld ever!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I use this everyday i play AAA GAMES on it with my 9070 egpu and its the best setup ever thank you best buy you guys never fail
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best handheld I own
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This is without a doubt the best handheld I own, it's extremely powerful
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Beautiful
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It is a good team to enjoy and especially its beautiful screen Oled.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen quality
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The screen shines above the competition.
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The screen is amazing, its by far the best feature of this device. The new Z2 extreme processor really shines ahead of the steamdeck and older gen hand helds. I also bought the rog xbox ally x for my wife and the performance is a touch better on the rog device because of the smaller resolution.
However the screen again shines ahead and the few less fps are forgotten about.
The biggest con on this device is the weight. Its big and heavy and you can feel the strain holding it without support for longer sessions.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Niccccce
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Grade A product and performance. My only issue is that the controller doesn’t quite feel like that of PlayStation or Xbox in regard to the thumb sticks. It’s less springy and kinda loose feeling. Works pretty well tho. Also, not being able to find controller cases and a screen case for protection while disconnected from one another is ridiculous. Overall, it’s pretty responsive, fast, vivid, and stays cool even though the fans blow out heat. Awesome job guys
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Absolutely stunning
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
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Very beautiful piece of hardware, the thing is huge but runs real well , the oled screen is a game changer but also its downfall because the battery isnt the greatest but it can still last a bit , honestly if yoir in the market for a handheld give this a go
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi Steelcity97-
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and sharing your feedback with us. We are excited to hear that you are enjoying the display quality and performance of the Legion Go 2. We aim to provide excellent user experience for our products, and we would like to recommend a few solutions that can improve your battery life.
Firstly, we recommend running and installing all available drivers updates through Legion Space and Windows Update Settings, these updates are crucial to the device’s health and will affect the device’s power output leading to better battery life. To check for updates within Legion Space begin by launching the application, then select the “Settings” button located at the top of the display, click the "Disks and Drivers" button located towards the bottom of the display, finally select the "Check for Updates" button on the right of the display. To check for Windows Updates, start by launching the Settings app, then selecting the Windows Update tab on the left-hand side of the page, finally select the “Check for updates’ button located in the top right of the page.
Secondly, you can change the active thermal mode of the Legion Go 2 by simply using the top right Legion hexagonal key. This will open a side menu where you can adjust the "Thermal Mode" and "OS Power mode" based off your needs. We recommend using the "Quiet Performance Mode" and "Efficiency OS Power Mode" for extended battery performance.
Please reach out to us through the Q & A section of this product page if you have any questions or need assistance.
Best wishes, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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Lenovo Legion Go 2 is an excellent device! The OLED screen is undoubtedly the standout feature. While the Z2 chip may feel slightly underpowered, the overall product is still great.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Erick,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that your experience with the Legion Go 2 has been amazing.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.
Regards, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Next Class
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This thing is insane. Don't mind all the hype about the 32gig version, the performance is not that big of a jump. Sometimes the two even trade blows, I have a feeling this version is better optimized. Especially with frame-gen this thing goes hard. I am a PC buff and am quite impressed. This thing is in a class of its own. I actually like the built in touchpad with the windows interface. It's like I have a little mini PC I can just hide when I don't want to look at.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
My legion go 2n
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Beautiful oled display! Nothing like it! Produces beautiful images too of the line gameplay and performance. Nothing but good to say about it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that you are satisfied with your purchase.
Please don't hesitate to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page or contact Lenovo Support should you have any questions or need assistance.
Regards, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Best gift i couldve ever given my niece. she loves it. Its big and super fast speed
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Gorgeous Display, Questionable Value
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've spent several weeks with the base Legion Go 2, and while there's plenty to admire here, I'm struggling to recommend it at its current asking price. This is a handheld that excels in specific areas but stumbles where it matters most.
The Standout Feature
The 8.8-inch OLED display is genuinely spectacular. At 1920x1200 resolution with a 144Hz refresh rate and VRR support, this is arguably the best screen on any Windows handheld. Colors are vibrant, blacks are deep, and the sheer size makes everything from menus to gameplay more immersive than competitors. Coming from smaller 7-inch handhelds, the difference is immediately noticeable. For OLED enthusiasts, this alone might justify consideration.
The detachable controllers are unique in the Windows handheld space. They're bulkier than Switch Joy-Cons but more ergonomic, with improved rounded edges over the original Legion Go. The FPS mode that turns the right controller into a vertical mouse is clever, though I found myself using it rarely. The built-in kickstand is solid and wide, which becomes necessary given the device's weight.
Performance Reality
Here's where things get complicated. The AMD Ryzen Z2 (non-Extreme) processor with 16GB RAM delivers adequate performance for less demanding titles, but struggles with modern AAA games even at reduced settings. The performance gap between this base model and the Z2 Extreme version isn't enormous in raw numbers, maybe 10-15% in most scenarios, but that difference often determines whether games feel smooth or frustrating.
The default VRAM allocation out of the box is inexplicably set to just 2GB, which cripples performance until you dive into BIOS settings to increase it. This is a bizarre oversight on a premium handheld and asking players to mess with firmware just to unlock expected performance feels antithetical to the "pick up and play" promise of handheld gaming.
Even after adjusting VRAM, the base Z2 struggles to justify the gorgeous OLED panel. That beautiful 1200p display begs to run at native resolution, but modern games stutter badly when you try. You'll spend most of your time dropping to 800-900p with medium settings to maintain playable framerates, which feels like a mismatch between the screen's capabilities and the chip's reality.
The Windows Problem
Windows 11 remains poorly optimized for handheld use. Controller disconnects after sleep, launcher conflicts between Steam and Xbox apps, awkward DPI scaling that makes text tiny or buttons clipped, these issues persist. Battery life during gaming is mediocre at best, typically 2-3 hours for demanding titles despite the larger battery.
System stability has been inconsistent in my testing. Games occasionally freeze requiring hard reboots, and there's constant tinkering required with TDP settings, graphics options, and resolution to find the sweet spot for each title. For someone wanting a console-like experience, this is exhausting.
The Value Question
At over $1,000 for the base Z2 model with 16GB RAM, the value proposition collapses under scrutiny. The ROG Ally X with last-gen Z1 Extreme and better optimization costs significantly less. The Steam Deck OLED delivers a smoother, more polished experience at half the price. Even Lenovo's own Legion Go S with SteamOS offers better usability for far less money.
The performance difference between this base model and handhelds that cost hundreds less is marginal at best. You're essentially paying a premium for the OLED screen and detachable controllers, features that don't fundamentally improve the gaming experience enough to justify the cost.
Who This Is For
The base Legion Go 2 works for players who primarily game at home with the kickstand, prefer larger displays above all else, play less demanding indie or older titles, and can tolerate constant settings adjustments. Even then, the value is questionable.
It's not suitable for anyone wanting strong AAA performance, expecting console-like simplicity, needing good battery life for travel, or shopping on any kind of budget.
The Verdict
The Legion Go 2 feels like brilliant hardware hamstrung by compromises and Windows limitations. That OLED screen is genuinely beautiful, the build quality is solid, and the detachable controllers are unique. But performance on the base Z2 model doesn't match the premium positioning, Windows 11 creates constant friction, and battery life disappoints.
Most critically, the base model with 16GB RAM and the standard Z2 processor simply doesn't deliver enough performance to justify its premium price. The OLED display is gorgeous but feels overqualified for what the chip can consistently deliver.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Headphone jack on the bottom? Get OLED laptop.
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The headphone jack is in the bottom? Why? It is so uncomfortable to hold with the cable poking into you. Also, I have the 90 degree plug for my Sony headphones and it still is uncomfortable.
Also, this thing costs as much as an OLED laptop and has nowhere near the performance. The screen is nice though but so is the screen on OLED laptops.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love it!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great system. Beautiful screen! Performance is so good that it is a joy to play on!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Screen quality
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
(^_^;)
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There really wasn't much of a difference in terms of performance from the Z1 to the Z2. Everything else definitely improved. The OLED screen is amazing. I ended up buying an OLED monitor as well. However, the 16 RAM isn't the best. Reccomend the 32.
I would recommend this to a friend
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Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Expensive. Big. Heavy. Powerful.
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While the Legion go 2 is impressive, it's not for me. It's big , heavy and expensive. If you can deal with all three, you'll love it. Unfortunately, i could not.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hello,
Thak you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear that you ran into an issue, leading to you seeming returning the system.
We have noted your comments, as your input is important in our review of opportunities for improvement. We hope that you choose our products again in the future, and that you feel free to reach out to us with any issues, as we strive to provide the best experience possible.