Lenovo Legion Go 2 with OLED display and Ryzen Z2 Extreme launches in October, starting at $1,049

[DragonSlayer101]

What just happened? Lenovo has revealed more details about its Legion Go 2 gaming handheld at IFA in Berlin, following its initial announcement at CES 2025 in January. The updated device delivers several notable upgrades over its predecessor, including a faster processor, an improved display, expanded RAM, higher storage options, and a larger battery. Lenovo has also refined the design and ergonomics, aiming to make the new model more comfortable and user-friendly than the original.

The Legion Go 2 features an 8.8-inch OLED display with a 1,920 × 1,200 resolution and a variable refresh rate ranging from 30 Hz to 144 Hz. Lenovo will offer two configurations: a base model powered by AMD's Z2 APU and a premium version equipped with the more powerful Z2 Extreme. The device supports up to 32GB of LPDDR5X-8000 memory and up to 2TB of PCIe Gen 4 storage.

The second-generation Legion Go houses a 74Wh battery with support for up to 65W fast charging. It also includes a TF card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack for high-quality, low-latency audio. Connectivity options cover Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, while additional hardware features include dual stereo speakers and a fingerprint scanner integrated into the power button.

On the outside, the Legion Go 2 introduces several design changes, including a sleeker form factor than the first-generation model, larger fan vents and power button, and a unified rear air intake. The device measures 0.9 inches thick and weighs 710 grams without the detachable TrueStrike controllers; attaching them increases the thickness to 1.66 inches and the weight to 920 grams.

Lenovo has also redesigned the detachable TrueStrike controllers with a stronger emphasis on ergonomics and handling. According to the company, the new controllers feature a smarter button layout than the outgoing model. They are less bulky than their predecessors but still retain familiar elements such as Hall Effect joysticks and a built-in touchpad.

The Legion Go 2 will launch in October starting at $1,049, a steep jump from the original Legion Go's $700 launch price. That starting figure is almost certainly for the base model with the Z2 APU and 16GB of RAM, while the top-tier version with the Z2 Extreme and 32GB of memory will likely cost considerably more.

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Lenovo Legion Go 2 with OLED display and Ryzen Z2 Extreme launches in October, starting at $1,049

 

[gigantor21]

Wait, the base non-Extreme model is $1000?Yikes…

 

[Porkous]

This will sell as a niche product, sadly.

There are people who can't stand in one place, can't settle and won't feel comfortable with a PC or even a laptop.
It will sell but we won't see devices like this at a level much more affordable. The future is there, thought. One day we might see these come in a combo with other devices, of course, once they create millions of them, enough to ship to anyone.

 

[yRaz]

So I'm very pro AMD and their iGPUs, but the Z2 extreme is a garbage platform. While the 395 AI MAX Sports Bra leggings Epistien edition is a great piece of hardware, it's poorly designed and needs a lower price. The target market doesn't need 16 core chips with an 8060s.

The Z2 sucks and the 395 serves a market that doesn't exist. AMD needs to put the 8060s in an 8 core, lower power chip for handhelds.

The whole, "but we can charge more if ..." Nonsense needs to stop. Make a good product that people will buy enmasse. Make a product that people can't wait to buy. GPU economics won't transfer over to handhelds because power consumption is a major issue. The 395 doesn't make sense because the people who want it most are not restrained by compute, they're restrained by battery life.

So, AMD, cut the ****, make a mobile chip with the 8060S that puts power consumption and performance first where economics just happens to be a consequence and people will buy it.

 

[Megalomaniac]

The truth is that these joycon controllers are very uncomfortable on Switch, Steamdeck and other PC handhelds.
If you need to detach them and play with the display in kickstand mode, why not just use a RTX gaming laptop with an Xbox controller?
When I travel, my RTX laptop can be used on the plane or in the hotel room with an HDMI cable.

This launches in October at $1100. By Black Friday, the RTX 5000 laptop prices will easily be under $1000. Seems to me it's less of a compromise.

 

[ScottSoapbox]

The truth is that these joycon controllers are very uncomfortable on Switch, Steamdeck and other PC handhelds.
If you need to detach them and play with the display in kickstand mode, why not just use a RTX gaming laptop with an Xbox controller?
When I travel, my RTX laptop can be used on the plane or in the hotel room with an HDMI cable.

This launches in October at $1100. By Black Friday, the RTX 5000 laptop prices will easily be under $1000. Seems to me it's less of a compromise.

Agreed. At these prices, get a gaming laptop + xbox controller for performance OR a Surface Pro + xbox controller for portability and tent mode. $1200 for a Z2e is stupid.

 

[Megalomaniac]

Agreed. At these prices, get a gaming laptop + xbox controller for performance OR a Surface Pro + xbox controller for portability and tent mode. $1200 for a Z2e is stupid.

There are actually several laptops with RTX 5050 under $1000 right now. Some under $800 like HP Omen 16 and HP Victus 15.

By Black Friday, the prices on more models will be lower than $800.

Nobody is buying this stuff right now.

 

[Theinsanegamer]

The truth is that these joycon controllers are very uncomfortable on Switch, Steamdeck and other PC handhelds.
If you need to detach them and play with the display in kickstand mode, why not just use a RTX gaming laptop with an Xbox controller?
When I travel, my RTX laptop can be used on the plane or in the hotel room with an HDMI cable.

This launches in October at $1100. By Black Friday, the RTX 5000 laptop prices will easily be under $1000. Seems to me it's less of a compromise.

I wish we could get mini laptops with gaming chops again. Reminds me of the old W110er laptop from eurocom.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Clevo-W110ER-Barebone-Subnotebook.75104.0.html

You could do a lot more with modern APUs.

 

[Watzupken]

Having joy con like controller on this device is mostly useless and serves more as a gimmick or to alleviate the weight issue on this device. Almost all PC games are not designed for detachable controllers, so there is no practical use. If I had to use it as a mouse, how difficult will it be to carry a small and light bluetooth mouse, as oppose to paying a premium for an uncomfortable mouse like device? And while I appreciate the improved specs, longer battery life and OLED display, the price is too high a hurdle for me to go out there to get one. The Z2 Extreme is not really that extreme to begin with and for the price premium over the Z2 that is essentially the same Z1 Extreme chip, the older Z1 Extreme based handheld is significantly better in value. And if one is planning to just stick with Windows, then the Lunar Lake based MSI Claw 8 AI is also a very strong competitor when it comes to performance vis price.

 

[Burty117]

The truth is that these joycon controllers are very uncomfortable on Switch, Steamdeck and other PC handhelds.

Meh, Switch I agree, but the SteamDeck is quite comfortable, played on it for hours at a time without issue. Switch 1 joycons though are horrible for me, just too small.

 

[Rudyduu]

If you need to detach them and play with the display in kickstand mode, why not just use a RTX gaming laptop with an Xbox controller?

The weight and size of this handheld is a lot less than a laptop and a controller. Especially for people who can't game or do anything personal on their work laptop.

 

[Rudyduu]

I wish we could get mini laptops with gaming chops again. Reminds me of the old W110er laptop from eurocom.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/Review-Clevo-W110ER-Barebone-Subnotebook.75104.0.html

You could do a lot more with modern APUs.

GPD Win Max