Customers have good things to say about the Legion Go's overall performance, especially its ability to run AAA games effectively. The screen quality is also a highlight for many users. However, some customers have expressed concerns regarding battery life, noise level, weight, size, and heat dissipation.
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Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It’s a good start!
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Rating: 4/5
The Lenovo Legion Go is a powerful gaming handheld that offers an immersive experience with its 8.8” WQXGA display and smooth 144Hz refresh rate. The AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme chip and 16GB of RAM provide excellent performance for most games, and the 512GB SSD gives plenty of storage.
However, there are a few drawbacks. The battery life could be better—during intense gaming sessions, it drains quicker than expected. Performance-wise, while most games run well, some AAA titles push the system to its limits, and you’ll notice occasional stutters. The user interface is also a bit buggy and could use some refinement. I ran into issues with responsiveness and navigation at times.
Overall, it’s a great device for gaming on the go, but there’s room for improvement in battery and UI polish.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey, Theine, thank you for choosing Lenovo! Funny enough that you mention battery and UI polishing in your review, as there have been recent updates that address both. Let us know what you think! We are glad to hear that your Legion Go has been good overall, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective and feedback with us.
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Controller design, Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Two thumbs up
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a great "handheld gaming pc", especially for travelers. As a truck driver who sits all day, the last thing I want to do is sit up and play on a gaming laptop. With the Legion Go, I can lay down and rest my back while being able to game and unwind.
The screen is large enough that you can also use this as a screen for watching movies and tv shows.
My favorite part about the Legion Go is the detachable remotes. In this way, your hands arms and shoulders are not locked in an fixed and eventually uncomfortable position. You can use the built in kickstand or mount the tablet and still play games with your arms resting by your side.
Many people like to compare this device to others, wondering which is the "best" device. Well, you should inherently know which device has the best features for your own personal use case scenario. For me, this device hits the most marks.
Did I mention there are TWO full speed usb-c ports? So you can charge the device while also having peripherals plugged in. Amazing!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great but heavy
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
So far I love everything about the Legion go except for the size which ironically is why I bought it in the first place. It’s still portable, but it is a lot to carry around so that that’s something to keep in mind.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi Caleb,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are pleased to read that you are loving the Legion Go overall.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
10/10 Would be the Legion Go 2 in a heartbeat
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
10/10 I absolutely love this. One of if not my best purchase, If you wanna play your PC games on the go this is perfect don't get me wrong, the battery life is pretty bad but you can plug and play it, or even dock it and use the detachable controllers separately. (I am still yet to find out how much battery they have, but it'll last you at least a day)
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Bear454,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that you are absolutely loving the Legion Go.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Screen quality
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Legion GO
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Screen size is awesome, big and vibrant!! The kickstand on the back is very convenient. The battery life is not great and it takes time to get it setup just right for gaming. I’m not to computer savvy so it was frustrating at first but YouTube videos help tremendously. Ergonomics, this thing is HUGE!! It has a lot of buttons and you can remove the controllers but that’s not my thing. The weight didn’t bother me at all. Overall very fun to play!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi BrandonT,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo!
We are glad to hear that you are having fun with your Legion Go, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective with us.
Best, Lenovo
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Controller design
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Machine!!
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is a decently powerful PC with removable controllers like a switch. The mouse mode on the right stick works flawlessly. The unit is powerful enough to run AAA games without issues. Battery life and storage could be better. In my opinion still better than a steam deck.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Keith,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to read that this Legion Go is working out great for you.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great handheld held back by Windows
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Honestly an excellent handheld gaming computer. Awesome screen, decent enough controllers, okay enough sound. The biggest problem is Windows, but that can be remedied by installing something like Bazzite or hopefully SteamOS happens. Windows just isn't meant for this kinda form factor, despite Lenovo trying to shoehorn it into working with their software.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Myriad,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us.
We are glad to hear that you think of the Legion Go as an excellent handheld. We appreciate your comments regarding the operating system platform.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
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Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
lenovo legion go review
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
* Amazing Display
* Steam Deck is still the comfort King in handhelds (the shape of the bottom edges of the Legion Go can "dig" into the palms of your hands if you hold too tightly.)
* Speakers aren't the best
* Controllers feel a bit cheap and hollow when detached
* Legion Space NEEDS a lot of refinement
* Battery life is a touch better when playing demanding games
* Windows 11 is Windows 11 (good and bad)
* MicroSD card reader works!
* Fan noise can bother some people
* Cooling is very good
* Easily upgradeable SSD
* Button placement of start/pause is just plain stupid
* Not as heavy as I imagined (Deck inside Killswitch case "feels" heavier)
* FPS Mode is just too complicated and gimmicky to me (YMMV)
* Great value (Lenovo packed it well with nice case and SSD)
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hello, JeanTech. Thank you for choosing our product! We are pleased to hear that you are enjoying your time with your Legion Go and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Legion go
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I didn’t get to keep it long enough to really know but I liked it when I had it, I’d probably get it again unless there’s a good deal on steam deck, she didn’t let me down, although battery life wasn’t ok but what it has, I don’t blame it because all pc handhelds are like that so not its fault
I would recommend this to a friend
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Screen quality
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Noise level
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Different than the others, but at a cost.
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This device is great. It’s a big handheld, screen is great, and it could turn into a mini tablet, so very versatile. However the vibration motors are very bad. When doing certaint things, such as shooting a shotgun in a game, the motors make a high pitched vibration sound. Very annoying. The controllers feel very hollow as well, when taken off the legion go. The audio is very bad as well. Top firing speakers, they should have been in the front. Some games are playable, but others are unbearable. The frequency feels like it’s piercing your eardrums. The device can also get very loud when using the max power usage. 25/30 watts will not be suitable for quit environments. 20 and below those is manageable. I really liked the device but one of the biggest draw backs is lack of compatibility with old games. My old Star Wars games wouldn’t open, neither would my gta trilogy. I’m sure with resolutions mods on gta, it would have worked but I didn’t want to do that. This may have to do with the display being made for portrait view and not landscape. It’s a good device but I’d say get it around Black Friday sales, when the device is $550 or lower. Then is the device worth it. At its MSRP, it’s not.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Jason,
We're sorry to hear that the Legion Go fell short for you in these regards. Your feedback helps us improve the user experience, as we hope you'll see in the future.
We appreciate you taking the time to detail your perspective for us.
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Heat dissipation, Noise level
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Some good things but not great as a handheld
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Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The device creates a lot of heat and noise. Feels more like a shrunk down gaming PC rather than an actual handheld PC. The display is beautiful, but the device is underpowered to drive it at full resolution even for the simplest of games. It shows promise but it needs more time in the oven.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Balu,
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are sorry to hear that you had trouble with your Legion Go. We apologize for any disappointment and inconvenience that this may have caused you.
Just a reminder that each Legion Go comes with 1 year of free Legion Ultimate Support, which can be contacted at the following number: 1-888-278-9707, Press 1 for Gaming. They are the best equipped to handle questions, concerns, and requests regarding your Legion and should be able to help you quickly resolve any issues you may have, including performance issues.
We hope that you choose our products again in the future, and please feel free to reach out us with any questions or request that you may have.
Best regards, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Screen quality
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
A pretty good handheld gaming system
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Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I was in a market for a windows based mobile gaming console.
There were ones from other companies but i decide to go with legion go because of the big screen, detached controllers, and the price was 400. Better value than others
This gaming device does what i wanted to do.
Cons: much heavier than a switch by big margin.
Overall, i like the legion go and got it when it was on sale.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Gaas,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo!
It is great to know that you are liking your Legion Go overall, and we appreciate you taking the time to share this with us.
Pros mentioned:
Screen quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
good but needs work.
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good but not great! the screen size is incredible however the lack of vrr i noticed quite a lot of hitching between frame drops in games such as destiny 2 and overwatch 2. using vsync helps but increases latency. I still love the giant screen compared to others like the steamdeck and ally. The biggest issue currently is the software, its garbage utter garbage! Its unresponive, it crashes, its clunky, its not user friendly and games are contastly crashing with no new updates for the system right now. the fps mode is cool but it needs replacement sliders for the mouse and it scratches a lot of the time on the edge of the adpater mold for the controller. overall cool but needs more going for it. also, one last thing is the dpad is utter trash. good range for left ot right but up and down is less responsive and the clips for taking the controllers on and off feel like your breaking the controllers.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Portability
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ally X or Legion Go????
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I've had the privilege of having both Legion Go and Ally X handheld systems. Amongst my gaming buddies, they have opted for the Ally X -- the sound is superb and immersive, the controls just contours perfectly into your hands, the long battery life + not so humongous form factor is practical when it comes to portability. The Ally X is a true hardcore gamer's first choice. But..... if you are like me where you truly appreciate the 8.8" and 2560x1600 resolution, then the LeGO is for you. The issue for me is, once I've played on the LeGO, the 1080p rez on Ally X made me wanting more. I kept on going back to my LeGO (I just couldn't enjoy the graphics of the AllyX's 1080p). So ultimately, I just returned my AllyX and kept my LeGO. So for traveling to an AirBnB or Hotel, the LeGO was my weapon of choice. But for the airport or the park, I just bring my OLED Switch. In the end, to each their own. I'm aware that my opinion is the minority and 90% will opt for AllyX (serious hardcore gamers), but for a casual gamer like me, it's a win / win -- LeGO (while plugged in) and Switch (while on the go).
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey Eric,
Thank you for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
We are glad to hear that your Legion Go is the better fit for you and your use.
Please feel free to reach out to us should you have any questions.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The extra power I needed.
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Bought to put Steam OS on. Not as efficient as the Steam Deck but had the extra power I needed to properly play Expedition 33. Definitely needs a power bank to get decent play time out of it at 20 watts.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q& A section of this product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance, Screen quality
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It will play
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
It started off rough, but with every uldate it becomes better and better. The battery sucks, the screen is great, speakers are kinda questionable and have a werid tone, but the device is solid, and it plays what i want it to play.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Battery life
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Overall, great handheld option
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great product, great display, runs xbox game pass flawlessly. Only draw back is battery life, can really only get a good 2/3 hours of gameplay in before the battery dies. Other than that, no complaints
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hey MattC,
Thanks for choosing Lenovo and for sharing your feedback with us!
Regarding the battery life, depending on the demand of the game you're playing, by pressing the Legion R button to launch the quick menu, you can switch to lower power mode to save battery. In the menu, under the performance tab, users can toggle thermal modes and prioritize battery life by using the default mode or creating a custom thermal mode should you not be satisfied with the 3 presets. These adjustments can also be made by going into Legion Space > Settings (Legion Space can be launched quickly by pressing the Legion L button (Legion Logo above the button).
We are glad to read that the Legion Go has been otherwise great for you.
Please feel free to reach out to us via the Q&A section of the product page should you have any questions or need assistance.
Best, Lenovo
Cons mentioned:
Battery life, Noise level
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Wanted to like it but...
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought the Go the day it was released. I then spent the next week and a half battling with the half-baked software, frequent system freezing (Windows would become non-responsive and the only way to restart was a hard reset), loud fans that ran no matter the power setting or whether I was trying to game or just leaving the device idle, not to mention trying to Jedi mind trick myself into not hearing the high pitched coil whine-like wine from the fans, and a battery that wouldn't last more than 1.5 hours when playing older titles and retro games (less the one time I tried NieR: Automata). Factory reseting the device didn't help. If you are planning on buying this, some advice: 1) seriously consider an OLED Steamdeck for less $$ and far better stability: 2) Yes, thr detachable controllers are cool on paper but in real world use they're difficult to detach, can get wobbly after about a week of detaching/reattaching, and it is difficult to get used to hold the device with your fingers always resting on buttons; 3) don't plan to have a good graphics experience if you connect this to an external display or, in my case, a pair of xreal air AR glasses - in order to get modern games running, you have to turn down almost every quality setting to get them to look okay on the 800p built-in display but once you see them on a larger screen it is not a quality graphics experience; 4) if you are dead set on buying this anyway, maybe wait a little while for Lenovo to update the BIOS and software and try to fix their Legion Space games launcher -- you will have a better experience than I did and, as an added bonus, by waiting you'll probably be able to buy an open box unit from Best Buy.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Overall performance
Cons mentioned:
Noise level
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Better than ROG Ally and Steam deck
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I owned both Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Legion Go despite having weaker speakers and a little bit noisy fan but I found it to be superior to both my devices due to its detachable and very accurate controllers + docked mode + Track Pad and FPS mode which is a game changer. while travelling I have it hooked up to my VR glassess and I was productive the whole flight and when off in hotel playing my favorite games. Very nice product!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from Lenovo Product Expert
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Hi, AIN1. Thank you for choosing Lenovo! We are glad to hear that your Legion Go is working out wonderfully for you, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and experience with us.
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Screen quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The Best
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Greatest pc handheld out there great storage, great screen, great feel