Lenovo Legion Go: The BEST Portable Gaming PC...EXCEPT...

Get the Lenovo Legion Go: https://geni.us/lenovolegiongo This Lenovo Legion Go review shakes up the handheld gaming scene, challenging big names like Steam Deck and ROG Ally. It boasts an 8.8-inch, 144Hz QHD+ IPS display, which really elevates gaming visuals on a portable device. However, it's a bit heavier than its rivals and the controller design could be more ergonomic. Key features include Bluetooth 5.1, ample storage up to 1TB, USB-4 ports, and efficient cooling. The controls blend new ideas with traditional layouts, but they're not without ergonomic issues. At its heart is an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor with 16 GB of memory, ensuring solid gaming performance, though there are some trade-offs in settings and battery life. It runs on Windows 11, offering flexibility, but the Legion Space app could use some work. 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Today I'm bringing you a look at thisthe Lenovo Legion Go. And this isn't just another contendein the handheld arena. It's Lenovo's bold challenge to the titanlike the Steam Deck and ROG Ally. But does it have what it taketo redefine our gaming expectationsI think there's a lot to talk about here. And if you're interested in picking one up for yourselfI will have a link down in the description below. But let's get started with the most obvious featurethis gorgeous display. The Legion Go sports a massive 8.8 inch16 by 10 QHD plus IPS display. With a 144 Hertz refresh ratethe screen is a dream for any gamer. But Lenovo knows that there's no neefor a high refresh rate for all titles. So you can go down to 60 Hertfor those less intensive games. The resolution is another arewhere this device flexes its muscle. Out of the box, you're getting a crisp 1600P display. But if you need to optimize performanceyou have the option to switch to 1200P or even 800P. The screen delivers bright, vibrant colorand deep contrast offering an immersive experiencthat's currently unrivaled in the handheld gaming market. This kind of display quality on a handheld devicelevates games to a whole new levelmaking the Legion Go a standout in its category. Next, let's talk about the build and design. The Legion Go is robust with a pretty strong build qualitthat speaks to its durability. But there are a couple of catches. First, it's pretty heavy. At 1.88 pounds, it's significantly heaviethan the Steam Deck and the ROG Ally. This extra weight might not be ideal for gaming on the gobut it's perfect for those longer gaming sessions at homeespecially in tabletop mode. It does have a kickstand, which does a fantastic johelping in that area. Now the other issue for me is that sometimethe controllers feel a little loosor just a tiny bit wobbly, which can be annoying. Feature wise, Lenovo didn't hold back. We've got Bluetooth 5.1 supportup to one terabyte of storagea micro SD card reader for even more storagea headphone jack and two USB4 ports. These ports, by the way, support both display porand power delivery, showing that Lenovreally thought about connectivity. And let's not forget about cooling. The vents on the top and back are sizableensuring that the device stays cooduring intense gaming sessions. The control setup itself on the Legion Gis a mix of innovation and traditional design. The Hall Effect joysticks are a solid choiceproviding durability and precision. The face buttons and triggers are responsivegiving you that tactile, essential feedbacfor fast paced gaming. But the real talking point here is the right hand trackpad. It's designed to simulate a mouseand it's a feature that's not as responsivas the Steamdex pads, but it's still a welcome additiofor strategy games or titles that benefifrom mouse-like control. However, the trackpad's placemenand the D-pad's less than ideal designat least in my opinion, when it comes to diagonal inputscan be a bit of a letdownespecially if you're a fighting game fan. The most frustrating aspect thougis the menu button placements. Unlike most controllers where you'd expecto find the menu buttonsLenovo has opted for a different layouthat opens up the Legion Space apprequiring some time to get used to. While these innovative controls add a layer of versatilitto the device, they also bring a learning curvand ergonomic challenges. All right, one of the Legion Go's standout featureis its detachable controllers. These can be used separatelyjust like super thick Nintendo Joy-Cons. This, along with the kickstandreally emphasizes its strengths as a tabletop devicerather than just being a handheld one. Now there's also an innovative FPS modewhich turns the right controller into a mouse. On the bottom is the FPS switchalong with the optical tracker. This is great for strategy gamewhere mouse control is keybut in my opinion, it's less great for fast-paced shooterdue to the absence of a keyboarand some awkward button placements. So even though it's called FPS modeI think it's really more strategy game mode. Now let's dive into the performancebecause this is where the Legion Go really packs a punch. At the heart of this devicis the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processorcomplemented by 16 gigabytes of RAM. This setup puts the Legion Go on par withif not ahead of its competitors, like the ROG Ally. The raw power of this devicallows for some seriously impressive gaming experiences. In my tests, running graphically demanding gameslike Forza Motorsport, showed that with the right settingsyou can hit around 40 frames per secondeven on low settings. This is significant, especially considerinthe small form factor of the device. Cross-generation games like Immortals Fenyx Risinand Cyberpunk 2077 also show pretty remarkable performanceindicating that with the appropriate adjustmentsthe Legion Go can handleven the newest game releases pretty effectively. But of course, you'll need to know what adjustments to make. Still, it's a testament to the poweof the Z1 Extreme processothat you can experience next-gen gaminon a handheld device, even if there are some compromises. However, the Legion Go's powecomes with a pretty substantial trade-offand that is in battery life. In my tests, again, running a game like Cyberpunk 2077even at 800p, on a balanced thermal settingdrained the battery in about two hours. If you're pushing for higher frame rates and visual qualitythe battery life will droeven more significantly than that. Now, this isn't too surprising for a device of this caliberbut it's something to keep in mind. Of course, playing something like Vampire Survivorswhich I personally can't get enough ofwill easily give you double the battery lifeor even more, since it's a less demanding game. The user interface is another crucial aspect of this device. And for those who don't know, the Legion Go runs Windows 11which means it offers the flexibility and familiaritof a Windows tabletbut the fact that it's not just a dedicated gaming machinmeans there's a lot of tinkerinthat sometimes you're gonna need to find yourself doing. Of course, being a Windows tabletit also means it's easy to instaland play games from any launcher. However, Lenovo's own dedicated Legion Space appwhich is intended to organize games and adjust settingsis in need of some serious post-launch redesign support. It's currently not as polished or user-friendlas it could bewhich somewhat undermines the overall experience. In a lot of cases, it feels less like a game launcheand more like a game store. The Lenovo Legion Go is a fascinating device. It sets a new standard with its displaand offers a unique approach with detachable controllerand again, that FPS mode. Performance is incredibleespecially in terms of the weightthe control layout, and the software. It's an ambitious attempt by Lenovto break into the handheld gaming market. And while it may not be the best option available right nowit's certainly one of the most intriguinand will absolutely influence future designs in this space. If you're looking for a handheld gaming Pwith the largest, most impressive screen you can buyright now, it's the Lenovo Legion Go. Thanks for watching as always, guys. I appreciate your support. I'm Andru Edwards and I will catch you in the next video.