Lenovo Legion Go 2 (8.8-inch OLED)
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Lenovo Legion Go 2 (8.8-inch OLED)

A big-screen 8.8-inch OLED Windows handheld with fast Z2 Extreme silicon, weight to match and a very high price.

  • AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme (8 cores, 16 threads, RDNA 3.5 graphics)
  • 8.8"
  • 144 Hz
  • 74 Wh
  • 920 g

PCPR score

7.4

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Best price we’ve seen

$2,000Nov 9

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The short version

The Legion Go 2 is a Windows handheld with detachable controllers, an 8.8-inch 1920 x 1200 OLED panel with a 30 to 144 Hz range, AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 74 Wh battery. Tom's Hardware praised the screen and improved ergonomics, yet found the 920 g weight tiring in long sessions and the Windows experience still awkward. It suits buyers who want the largest handheld display and accept its bulk and price.

Pros

  • 8.8-inch 1920 x 1200 OLED panel with a 30 to 144 Hz range
  • Ryzen Z2 Extreme improves performance, especially at 1280 x 800
  • Hall-effect joysticks and better ergonomics than the original Legion Go
  • 32GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory and a 1TB SSD with room for a longer M.2 2280 drive
  • Generous 74 Wh battery

Cons

  • Tom's Hardware found the 920 g weight tiring in longer sessions
  • Windows 11 remains an awkward fit for handheld gaming
  • Glossy screen shows reflections near windows and outdoors
  • Best Buy's listed price is very high for a handheld

Best for

  • Players who want the largest handheld OLED screen
  • Buyers who use detachable controllers and an FPS-mode puck

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Configurations

ConfigurationProcessorGraphicsMemoryStoragePrice
Ryzen Z2 Extreme · 32GB · 1TBAMD Ryzen Z2 ExtremeAMD Radeon RDNA 3.5 (integrated)32 GB1 TB$2,000

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What you can upgrade later

Memory

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Storage

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Graphics card

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Processor

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Power supply

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Motherboard

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Full specifications

Core

Processor
AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme (8 cores, 16 threads, RDNA 3.5 graphics)

Display

Screen size
8.8"
Resolution
1920 x 1200
Refresh rate
144 Hz
Panel
OLED
Variable refresh rate
Yes

Memory

Memory
32 GB
Storage
1,000 GB

Power

Battery
74 Wh

Physical

Weight
920 g

Software

Operating system
Windows 11 Home

Compatibility notes

  • Takes an M.2 2242 SSD as shipped, with a slot that accepts M.2 2280 drives, per Tom's Hardware
  • Two USB4 40 Gbps ports and a microSD reader for expansion

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Mixed

    Liked the OLED upgrade, Hall-effect sticks and gains at low resolutions but judged the handheld bulky, costly and let down by Windows 11 and a reflective screen.

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Common questions

How big an SSD can the Legion Go 2 take?

Tom's Hardware reports the bundled drive is M.2 2242 but the slot fits standard M.2 2280 drives, so longer SSDs can be installed.

Is the Legion Go 2 heavier than the Steam Deck OLED or ROG Ally X?

Yes. Tom's Hardware lists 920 g with controllers, well above the Ally X and the Steam Deck OLED.

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