Lenovo unveils 2nd-gen Legion Go prototype with OLED display and up to a Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor
by Brad Linder · LiliputingThe original Lenovo Legion Go has become a relatively popular entry in the handheld gaming PC space due to a combination of features including its Nintendo Switch-like detachable controllers with a Steam Deck-like trackpad on one side, AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor, and 8.8 inch, 144 Hz display.
Now Lenovo is expanding the Legion Go family. A lower-cost Legion GO S is coming soon, with an 8 inch IPS LCD display, built-in controllers, and support for Windows 11 or SteamOS. And Lenovo is also showing off an early prototype for a higher-performance, 2nd-gen Legion Go with a better screen, bigger battery, and optional support for more memory and processing power.
| Legion Go (2nd-gen prototype) | Legion Go (1st-gen) | |
| Color | Eclipse Black | Shadow Black |
| Starting Price | ? | $700 |
| Display | 8.8 inches 1920 x 1200 pixels 144 Hz OLED 500 nits 10-point multitouch | 8.8 inches 2560 x 1600 pixels 144 Hz IPD LCD 500 nits 10-point multitouch |
| Processor | Up to AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme 3 x Zen 5 + 5 x Zen 5c CPU cores (up to 5 GHz) 16 x RDNA 3.5 CUs 15-35W TDP | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8 x Zen 4 CPU cores (up to 5.1 GHz) 12 x RDNA 3.5 GPU CUs 15-30W TDP |
| RAM | Up to 32GB LPDDR5x-7500 | 16GB LPDDR5x-7500 |
| Storage | Up to 1TB PCIe NVMe | 512GB or 1TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2242 |
| Battery | 74 Wh | 49.2 Wh |
| Charger | 65W USB Type-C | |
| Audio | TBD | 2 x 2W speakers Dual microphones |
| Controllers | Detachable | |
| Wireless | WiFi 6E BT 5.3 | WiFi 6E BT 5.1 |
| Ports | TBD | 1 x USB4 (DP 1.4, USB-PD 3.0) 1 x 3.5mm audio 1 x microSD card reader |
| Dimensions | 296 x 137 x 42mm 11.6″ x 5.4″ x 1.7″ | 299 x 131 x 41mm 11.8″ x 5.2″ x 1.6″ |
| Weight | 1079 grams 2.38 pounds | 854 grams 1.88 pounds |
With support for up to an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor with 16 RDNA 3.5 GPU cores, up to 32GB of LPDDR5X-7500 memory, and a 75 Wh battery, the new model should offer better performance and longer run time.
And while the screen resolution has been downgraded from 2560 x 1600 pixels to 1920 x 1200 pixels, the screen has been upgraded from an IPS LCD display panel to an OLED screen so colors should look more vibrant with deeper blacks. And on an 8.8 inch screen held an arm’s length away, I doubt you’ll notice that much difference between an FHD+ and a 2.5K display during gameplay.
Lenovo hasn’t announce a price, release date, or some key specs (like ports or audio capabilities) yet. I’m also curious to know whether the company might release a SteamOS version of the Legion Go 2 in addition to a Windows model – that’s something that the company is doing with its Legion Go S handhelds, so it’s not out of the question that we could see this higher-priced model ship with a version of Valve’s Steam Deck operating system as well.