Legion Go 2: Lenovo returns to Windows 11 with OLED
Lenovo's latest handheld PC comes with AMD's fastest CPU option and OLED, but is even more expensive.
Lenovo wants to offer a connector for the Legion Go 2 that joins the two controller modules to form a single controller – Users provided 3D print files for the first Legion Go.
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With the Legion Go 2, Lenovo wants to deliver the handheld PC with probably the best specifications: AMD's fastest processor for handheld devices, OLED display with 144 Hertz, long-lasting Hall-effect joysticks on detachable controller modules and USB4 sound like a decent overall package.
However, those interested will have to dig deep into their pockets: even the basic configuration with the slower Ryzen Z2 CPU option costs 999 euros. Lenovo does not mention the memory configuration – in the best case, 32 GB RAM and a 1 TB SSD are already available here.
The Ryzen Z2 is a new edition of the previous Z1 Extreme with eight Zen 4 cores and 768 RDNA 3 shaders on the GPU side. The Ryzen Z2 Extreme in the more expensive configurations, on the other hand, combines three Zen 5 cores with five Zen 5c cores and 1024 RDNA 3.5 shaders.
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)OLED with 30 to 144 hertz
The 8.8-inch display shows 1920 × 1200 pixels and can display 30 to 144 hertz thanks to Freesync. Lenovo is using OLED for the first time among its handheld PCs in the Legion Go 2 – the combination of OLED and 144 Hertz is new among handheld PCs with AMD internals across all manufacturers. Compared to the first Legion Go generation, the resolution is lower, but this helps to keep the frame rate high in native resolution when gaming. Lenovo specifies an area-wide brightness of 500 cd/m², with peak values of 1000 cd/m² in small screen areas.
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Ex works with Windows 11 instead of SteamOS
While Lenovo still relied on Valve's SteamOS for the Legion Go S, the Legion Go 2 goes back to Microsoft's Windows 11 , although those interested should be able to install SteamOS themselves if they wish.
As with the first Legion Go and Nintendo's Switch consoles, the side controllers on the second Go generation are also detachable. The base tablet is 23 mm thick and weighs 710 g. At 930 g including controllers, the Legion Go 2 is one of the heavier and thicker handheld PCs on the market.
Delivery is scheduled to begin this September. Those who can do without OLED and detachable controllers can still get the cheaper Legion Go S (starting from 799 €) from Lenovo itself. Other alternatives are even cheaper.
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