Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 Review: A High-End Gaming Handheld

Detachable controllers go a long way in making the device more portable and usable. There’s a hefty flip-out kickstand behind the screen, so I found it more comfortable to park the console on a table or bar in front of me and hold the controllers at lap level. The advantage of the substantial construction is that the controllers have comfortable built-in grips, with smooth magnetic Hall effect rods, and buttons that have a soft, yet distinctive touch.

There are also two little inclusions here that I think do a lot for the user experience. The first is the included case, which may not seem important, but often these handheld gaming consoles don’t include one. Because they are not a standard size, it is often difficult to find a third-party case, especially at the time of release. While I wouldn’t rely on a semi-soft pouch to keep my new device safe in a checked bag, I’m perfectly comfortable putting it in my backpack and going for a bike ride, and I appreciate that there’s a little space inside for FPS mode accessories. The other feature is the fingerprint sensor, which works consistently and quickly, and is much easier than trying to type a password on the touchscreen every time you wake the system, although it’s in a slightly awkward position.

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The performance of the AMD Z2 is significantly better than the Z2 Go found in the Legion Go S. At native resolution, with settings maxed out but ray tracing turned off, I was sitting at 20 FPS cyberpunk 2077Benchmark of. This may seem odd compared to desktop numbers, but for a gaming handheld it’s somewhat impressive. For reference, the Z2 Go only managed 20 FPS with graphics set to lower at the same resolution. With a slight change or drop in resolution, you can easily break 60 FPS in one of the more demanding modern games.

On recently released indie titles ball x pit, The meter sticks to the screen’s 144-Hz limit, which is great news, as you’ll be able to take advantage of the smooth refresh rate on a regular basis. The panel itself is OLED, and it’s one of the best gaming handheld screens I’ve tested yet, with full, vivid colors and deep, deep black levels. It measures a full 336 nits at maximum brightness, but more impressively, covers 100 percent of the sRGB and 94 percent of the AdobeRGB spectrum with a .86 color accuracy delta. That color coverage and accuracy is present in some of the best laptops and dedicated computer monitors. It’s a joy to play with, and despite its glossy finish, I didn’t encounter any game-breaking issues with heavy reflections or glare.