Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Legion Go II has been everything I could have asked for so far. It pretty much combined my steam deck experience with my gaming laptop experience and takes the best from both worlds. It does everything a gaming laptop can do but unlike my gaming laptop it can actually be taken with you on walks or wherever on the go and be used in any other portable scenarios with ease and with amazing battery life. It is also much better than the Steam Deck with its larger gorgeous OLED screen and higher performance so I can actually play most games including more modern games at 60 fps. I honestly see no reason to even have a gaming laptop or steam deck anymore because it does a great job and replacing both. I hear a lot of reviewers say it’s too expensive and just buy a gaming laptop but apparently those reviewers only play games sitting down because you’re not gonna be able to use a laptop for 2+ hours while walking around. It can also be used for other things other than gaming since it has features like a laptop such as also being convenient to connect to a tv rather then having to take a bigger laptop out. I can game on larger screens while also not having to deal with all the heat my gaming laptop creates and space it takes up. I also don’t think it’s too big. I was worried because some people said it was heavy but this is just as heavy as my steam deck is with a case. I’ve had no issues walking while playing. Now it is not without its flaws. I do wish it was a little more powerful because there are some games where it will still struggle to hit a consistent 60 fps. I am also not a fan of all the buttons that the controller has. The mouse seems like a gimmick because I’d rather use a traditional bluetooth mouse instead if i was actually going to use a mouth. The extra buttons just get in the way because I won’t use them. The touch pad has also been inconvenient because it’s so close to the thumb stick that it leads to accidental presses so I just disabled it. If you’re a controller players, the sticks are also a little too loose for my liking. It’s difficult to play competitive shooters on this if your used to better controllers so you’d be be better off connecting your favorite controller. Overall I chose this over the competition because the screen makes all the difference by making it feel like a generational jump from something like steam deck. I don’t think I can ever go back to a screen that’s smaller and not OLED. It’s a very beautiful screen and just the right size to where it’s not too gigantic. I think the pros outweigh the cons tremendously with this device so I am giving it a 5/5.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 was my first handheld gaming PC I've ever owned, and I'm really glad I jumped in this generation. The big screen and improved ergonomics (compared to the last gen) make a huge difference; especially for someone like me with large hands. That said, if you want to take the comfort even further, grab a set of "comfort grips" for it. Trust me, you'll thank yourself later. Battery life has also been surprisingly solid, thanks to how efficient the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme chipset is. Yeah, we all know it doesn't bring massive performance jumps over the Z1 Extreme, but honestly, that never bothered me. I've been playing all kinds of games; Gears of War, Titanfall 2, the Kingdom Hearts series, Hogwarts Legacy, you name it; and this thing handles them great. I can hit a steady 60 fps on most titles with medium to low settings (Hogwarts Legacy being the exception) without any real issues. One last thing I have to shout out: the OLED screen! Man, once you calibrate it, this display alone makes the ~$350 premium over the ROG Xbox Ally X worth every penny. When you're playing HDR-supported games, the colors and contrast are straight-up breathtaking; you'll be in awe. All that to say, this device is absolutely worth the investment. I plan on keeping it for a long time. So what are you waiting for? Go grab one. You won't be disappointed.

This is a very powerful device. Not because of its raw power in the handheld gaming world, but because of its versatility. It’s a handheld yes, and it is also a full-fledged all-in-one Windows PC, and a Windows tablet, thanks to its detachable controllers design. Many gamers out there would complaint about the price, it is not cheap even with the ongoing Bestbuy tech fest promotions that slashed the price 10%. Even when you compare it with the latest handheld device from other makers just recently announced and launched, Lenovo Go 2 with the Z2 Extreme is still the king of handheld gaming PC for at least three reasons. Number one this is a quite unique device, no other major gaming manufacturers produce a handheld gaming PC with detachable controllers, which expand the use case of the product enormously and the portability factor receives major boost. Secondly, the OLED screen with VRR tech is just gorgeous. The resolution, color, the black levels, they are there. Again, almost no other gaming handheld from major manufacturers give you this tech. Only Lenovo and Asus with its upcoming Ally X20. Gaming and watching videos on Legion Go 2 are equally pleasing. I use the screen as a tablet to watch FIFA World Cup games, and the games look really great, and fast sports action looks very smooth. Thirdly, AMD just announced today FSR 4.1’s supports for integrated chipsets, which means Z2E chip will get support in the near future. This is great news from AMD that will potentially crush the newer Intel G3 Arc Extreme with XESS technology’s performance. Of course, with handheld devices that use much lower TDP than desktop there are some settings to play around and optimize for each latest AAA game. However, even without FSR 4.1, gaming Crimson Desert is awesome because everything is just there as the whole package: Z2E’s performance, gorgeous screen and great handheld design with good ergonomics. The audio is good enough for a handheld and it has enough volume comparable to an ultra portable notebook. The fan can be loud at maximum performance but this is an acceptable trade-off with handheld gaming. Also, the battery cannot be reasonably last for long, about 1-2 hours for latest AAA gaming. Battery performance is not really an issue because power banks these days can supply up to 140w of power and they are great for handheld gaming. Does it worth the very premium pricing? At the moment there’s no other devices from major manufacturers that can bake all three elements in one premium device: detachable controllers, great screen and high-end handheld gaming performance. Pros: Great detachable design, beyond handheld gaming Gorgeous OLED screen with VRR AMD’s future FSR 4.1 support for Z2 Extreme Good ergonomics Cons: Very premium pricing Fans can be loud at maximum performance

I originally planned to buy the RedMagic Astra, but after comparing both devices, I decided to go with the Legion Go Z2 Extreme—and I’m really glad I did. The biggest advantage is that this is a full Windows device, not just a gaming tablet. I can run Steam, Xbox Game Pass, and even regular desktop apps. It feels like having a portable gaming PC rather than a mobile gaming device. Performance is excellent for a handheld—AAA games are very playable with the right settings. The display is another highlight. The large OLED screen is sharp, vibrant, and smooth, making games look incredible compared to smaller handhelds. I also appreciate the versatility. The detachable controllers, built-in kickstand, and desktop functionality make it more than just a gaming device. I can use it for work, media, and even connect it to a monitor like a mini PC. Of course, there are some downsides. It’s heavier than most handhelds, and battery life is average when playing demanding games. Windows also requires a bit of tweaking compared to a console-like experience. That said, if you’re deciding between something like the RedMagic Astra and this, they’re really not in the same category. The Astra is a great tablet, but the Legion Go is a full PC experience.

I love this device! Its screen is very beautiful, and the performance is pretty decent even for modern AAA games. Battery life is decent too, on balanced power settings you can get about 2 hours when playing a more demanding game. I would recommend getting a laptop at this price instead if performance on a portable device is your priority, as a laptop will definitely run those demanding games a lot better. But if you care a lot about comfort, versatility with where you can use the device, and ease of just picking up and playing something, all while having decent enough performance to be able to play pretty much anything- I would recommend this handheld. It is basically a very beefed up Switch OLED running Windows 11, and I love the Switch's form factor, so this device is perfect for me. :)

Pros: - Screen is beautiful and large - Specs are really good and should extend the life of this device quite a bit - Mouse scroll wheel on the back is a nice feature - Plastic feels reasonable quality - Direction pad is very precise and feels good - Speakers are powerful and sound good, though not in an ideal position Cons: - Very heavy, also feels top-heavy - Ergonomic form factor works better than I expected, but still doesn't feel good for long sessions or at certain angles. Arms can become tired and hands begin to cramp (I do have small hands, might be better for someone with larger hands) - Right stick placement not ideal (though not as bad as I expected) - Windows IS AWFUL on a handheld. Prepare to spend a lot of time getting games to run properly or use the controls/buttons properly. Also prepare to deal with a lot of the other quirks of gaming on Windows, except in a (relatively) tiny screen - Expect lots of issues with putting the system to sleep when running a game -- freezes, crashes, controller disconnects that won't pair again, etc. - The trackpad is not really large enough for a human thumb, and feels cheap and inaccurate. Requires many swipes to move the mouse across the screen. General thoughts: - The system is no slouch, but it's not for everyone. This is really only for a very specific type of user. It is simultaneously more convenient than a PC, but not as approachable or functional as a Switch or Steam Deck, and will require a lot of configuration, frustration, fiddling with settings and fixes, etc. For instance, after trying like 5 different fixes, I STILL cannot get Steam big picture mode to register the "Xbox button" so I can use the Steam menu. - I compared this side-by-side to a Steam Deck, and for me, the Deck is so much more comfortable, and everything just works with it. - My experience with a handheld is that it should be a supplement to your regular gaming, or as an approachable casual experience. You don't really need a hyper-powered beast like this to accomplish this. In fact, most of the games that you can reasonably play on handhelds aren't optimal anyway, due to various scaling/UI or other factors. Because of this, and all the other tradeoffs, a cheaper option like the Steam Deck is more sensible. The only way this makes sense is if you are planning to keep this docked and use it as a "desktop gaming" PC as well. In which case you'll need the extra umph for higher resolutions. - If you do get this, 100% install SteamOS on it. Don't use the Windows garbage.

This thing is amazing, I bought it for a singular purpose and it has become my go to. I can remove the controllers and play it on the TV. I can use it as a monitor, I use it as a small computer. I can even play world of Warcraft with it, any game I have thrown at it gets amazing graphics with smooth performance. The OLED and larger 8.8in screen just solidifies this champion handheld pc. Amazing Battery life as well.

I used to have the steam deck, but it just couldn’t keep up with games, even older ones, the way that I’d like. After researching with several reviews, videos, and seeing the system in store, I decided to try on for myself. I was lucky enough to snag one, and although it had a hefty price tag, it is definitely worth the price. The screen is gorgeous, and looks even better after properly calibrating it. The same games I tried to play on my steam deck that were stuttering runs like a dream on this system. I was concerned initially for the size and weight. I have extremely small hands as a female, and I’m happy to report that it is still comfortable to hold. I like the detachable controllers, however the mechanism that detaches them and connects them back to the rails are not very intuitive like they are for the switch 2. Since it’s a PC, pretty much anything you’d want to do with a normal desktop you can do with this. I’ve paired wireless keyboards with no issue, downloaded emulators and customized controls. I like that it has the option to update the ssd, it comes with a smaller sized one however it has the space to put a 2280 sized ssd. You may need a thicker thermal pad if you do replace the ssd however. Overall I could continue to talk about this system, but if you are in the market for a handheld, you can’t go wrong with this one.

The Lenovo Legion Go 2 is a fantastic handheld that runs modern games at a solid, playable frame rate. The 8.8-inch OLED screen is absolutely worth the money; its size and quality make a massive difference over smaller 7-inch displays. While it’s on the bulky side and takes some getting used to, the experience is top-tier. I highly recommend it to anyone who can afford it! Also, thanks to Best Buy for the lightning-fast delivery.

I upgraded from the RoG to the LLG2 Z2. 8.8 OLED display and track pad? You cant go wrong with this! perfect for gaming while taking breaks at work or in peace! The remote play and cloud play work like magic everything is fast and smooth. It's definitely worth the price, and definitely earned 5 Stars!

This is my first handheld device and I’m really impressed by what it can do. Sure, I do find it heavy and my arms get tired, but I usually use a pillow to support the device and my arms so it’s not that bad. I can still game for multiple hours and have an enjoyable experience. It’s handled all of my games really well such as The Sims 2 and The Sims 3, planet coaster and planet zoo, tomb raider trilogy, plants vs zombies garden warfare, call of duty. Legion space makes control bindings pretty straightforward. I can play many mouse and keyboard games perfectly fine. I just made key binding profiles that made the most sense to my play style as I went along. It has completely replaced my laptop and allows me to game more comfortably. The battery life isn’t bad, I usually get 1.5hrs to 2.5hrs depending on what I’m playing, and even then I could turn down brightness or other settings to really stretch it. I can’t see myself going back to full laptop gaming for awhile, but even if I did, this is a perfect addition to my all around tech that’ll provide so many hours of fun with a lot of flexibility

This handheld literally has everything I've been wanting. I've owned every mainstream handheld there is. With each and everyone of those there was always something missing leaving me just wishing they had this or that. This handheld has it all. The best oled display hdr vrr 144hz, a display big enough to actually comfortably play on, good battery life, a performant apu that is very efficient, good controllers , good speakers, and the software is actually better than I anticipated. All around this device has earned my first ever 5 star rating for a handheld.

Coming from the first Legion Go to the Legion Go 2, this new iteration for Lenovo is an upgrade in nearly every department. From the gorgeous OLED screen to the improved ergonomics in the controllers, every game played on this now is more vivid and feels very comfy to play with the improved battery life. This is the handheld to beat at the moment and can't wait to try more games on this beast.

Not only can i take it on the go but the oled makes it so beautiful when gaming and the battery last a long while and love how i can detached the controller for more comfort would recommend and I enjoy watching movies on here

Was this expensive yes, was it not that big of an upgrade from my legion go s also yes. With that said this has to be the most premium handheld ive owned. The Oled screen definitely does alot of the heavy lifting but ive been playing most of my triple A library at 1080p high settings for most things at almost 60fps if im ok with some stuttering ive been able to get 1200p at 30fps( caveate with this burning through battery). Needless to say if youre looking a top of the line handheld with a beautiful screen i highly recommend this device but you can honestly find similar performance on cheaper devices but man is this screen immersive, it really draws you in no matter the game so i give this device a 8 out 10. Windows 11 will always be a detrimental os to hand helds but honestly i barely notice the hiccups like i did on my og legion go or xbox ally x.

I recently picked up the Lenovo Legion Go 2 (32GB model) from Best Buy, and after spending some solid time with it, I can confidently say this is one of the most impressive handheld gaming PCs I’ve used. First off, performance is outstanding. The 32GB of RAM makes a noticeable difference—not just in gaming, but in multitasking as well. Modern AAA titles run smoothly with the right settings, and I haven’t experienced the stuttering or bottlenecks you sometimes get with lower-memory handhelds. It feels much closer to a compact gaming laptop than a typical handheld. The display is another highlight. It’s bright, sharp, and immersive, making games look fantastic whether you’re playing something fast-paced or more cinematic. The larger screen compared to competitors really adds to the experience without making the device feel too bulky. Build quality is solid, and the detachable controllers are a nice touch. They’re comfortable for longer sessions, and the flexibility to switch between handheld and more “desktop-style” play is genuinely useful. That said, it does take a little time to get used to the size and weight—this isn’t the most portable device out there. Battery life is decent for the power you’re getting. Don’t expect all-day gaming unplugged, but that’s pretty standard for a device in this performance class. Fast charging helps offset that. A couple minor downsides: Windows on a handheld still isn’t perfect, and you may need to tweak settings or deal with occasional quirks. Also, the fans can get noticeable under heavy load—but not enough to be a dealbreaker. Overall, if you’re looking for a powerful, flexible handheld gaming PC and don’t mind a bit of tinkering, the Legion Go 2 (32GB) is absolutely worth considering. Best Buy made the purchase and pickup process smooth, and it’s been a great addition to my gaming setup.

I’ve owned quite a few handhelds over the years: the Asus ROG XBox Ally X, the Legion Go 1 Z1E, the Legion Go S Z1E Steam OS, the Ally X Z1, and even the Asus ROG Flow Z13 (Max 395) paired with a Gamesir controller. Out of all of them, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 Z2E stands out as the one I don’t want to return. It’s not lightyears ahead in every category, but it’s lightyears ahead in enough of them to make it the champ in my opinion. Display & Experience The 8.8-inch OLED screen is the biggest draw. It’s the main reason I returned the Ally X—its screen felt way too small. After proper HDR calibration, the Legion’s display is simply marvelous. Games like The Division 1, Resident Evil 4, MegaBonk, and Starfield look stunning. Watching YouTube or streaming content is a joy—the sound quality is shockingly good, better than my laptop speakers. Performance & Software Running Windows with Steam set to launch in Full Picture mode is smooth and reliable. I haven’t bothered with Bazzite or Xbox FSE yet, and honestly, I don’t feel the need until official support arrives. AMD’s frame generation and resolution scaling doubled my frames without noticeable performance loss. AAA titles run beautifully, and lighter games sip power efficiently. Battery life is impressive: about 6 hours on Quiet mode for low-end games, and 3–4 hours for AAA titles on Performance mode. Ergonomics & Usability The ergonomics aren’t perfect—ASUS still has the edge there—but a cheap Amazon grip solved my issue with misclicking unused right-side buttons. It’s versatile: perfect for couch gaming, travel, and even doubles as a laptop when paired with a portable keyboard. Compared to the Ally X, the Legion Go 2 wins with its bigger OLED screen and superior audio, even if ASUS nailed the feel of the device better. Value Alternatives like the Apex or Win5 might tempt me, but they lack OLED, have smaller screens, and cost $800–$1000 more. For the price, the Legion Go 2 Z2E is unbeatable.

I upgraded from the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and have been really impressed with its performance as it handles most modern games at solid FPS without much issue. The device is a bit on the heavier side, but the detachable controllers are a great feature and add versatility. The recent Xbox focused update also makes the overall experience much smoother and less clunky to navigate. I’d definitely recommend it, especially if you can get it at the original price point.

I bought the Lenovo Legion Go 2 from Best Buy, and it’s been an awesome experience. Best Buy is the best store ever—easy purchase and smooth pickup. The Legion Go 2 is a powerhouse. The 8.8” 144Hz display looks amazing, and games run smooth and fast. It feels premium, the controls are comfortable, and having a full Windows PC in a handheld is a huge plus. It’s not cheap, but the performance and quality make it 100% worth it. I’d absolutely buy it again.

This gets a four out of five stars because of its bulkiness. I had this for over two months because I had my PC taken away for context so I sneakily bought this and just played video games in private you know? I work and all, have friends, but I just am an introvert and prefer to stay inside. I’m skinny good looking but anyways…… my parents Hate video games. But they couldn’t hate on this because this was portable, something my boomer parents only understand Nintendo to be able to do. But yeah, I got the really good version. The best version of the OLED model, and it is stunning beautiful. The OLED screen made me buy a OLED screen for my PC when I eventually got it back. I really like this for playing games like fallout 76 you know, games with dailies and all that; but the price is really not worth it, considering that you constantly need to be plugged into a wall socket because you’re nervous it’s gonna just turn off on you because you’re gonna lose track of time and the fan is quite noisy so it did not help my confidence with the battery’s longevity or the device devices feasibility of even taking it out of the house. At least with the Nintendo switch 2, which I also have, it feels really good in your hands. It doesn’t have a really loud fan blurring out the top like with hot air too because you could feel it because your fingers are kinda next to it a little bit when your index and middle are on the triggers. Performance wise if you can imagine fallout 76 right now because I’m using that as a reference and I’ll use another reference but with fallout 76 it can run on medium with no problems and it doesn’t look that bad because the game itself isn’t that beautiful already or high demand on textures. I tried to play Witcher 3 on this thinking that it’s definitely gonna be able to run a 2015 game on at least medium settings and when I was in one of those outskirts villages that is really tiny like with maybe five huts and a few horses walking around like three literal horses maybe a chicken I mean, you know how it is not a lot of things going on for stutter or crashing; however, on medium settings, I couldn’t get three steps with Geralt without the game, pausing for five seconds, and then I end up 40 feet farther in front of where I was going because the game I guess is too much for this. I will say no man’s sky on high settings ran quite well. The OLED screen really helps with the quality look so if you’re concerned about medium settings unless you’re like a wine taster don’t try to be a wine taster all the time. Just enjoy the video game but sometimes a device can’t really even run the video games satisfyingly and when they do run them satisfyingly other parts of the device are just noticeably detracting from your experience and like I mentioned before the bulkiness this thing feels like you’re holding Harry Potter and the sorcerer’s Stone (thicc book) with a few chapters shaved off in your hands with a screen on it. I mean, it’s just thick. Too thick. Secondly, it is very nice still so you are constantly worried about dropping it and so you really don’t take it anywhere out of the house. The mouse for this thing isn’t that great, it is one of those thumb little square areas in the bottom, right hand area and it’s literally like an inch by an inch, so you really can’t move the cursor that far without you having to pull back your thumb and move it forward and pull back your thumb move forward, so thank goodness this device is a touchscreen, that being said every single time he touched the screen you’re gonna feel *cringe ahhh* like you’re driving a new car off the lot, you feel like this is a luxury item and everything you do with this touching the nice screen and playing while this really hot fan is just going on for hours makes you think this device won’t last six months for a hard-core hard-core gamer and even a core gamer. Ultimately, I feel that if you want a device like this right now and you can’t wait then sure get it but if you wait a couple years, these devices are gonna be so much better and so much cheaper. Especially with RAM and GPUs being so expensive right now. Anyways, this gets a IGN 8.3 out of 10.