Updated 4 Nov 2026
Is the Lenovo Legion Go 2 worth it?
Only if you want the biggest screen and don't mind the weight.
The 8.8-inch 1200p OLED runs at up to 144Hz and looks superb, the controllers come off for playing at a desk with the kickstand, one of them works as a mouse, and a touchpad and carry case are included. It weighs about 920g with controllers, much more than other handhelds, battery lasts two to three hours in big games, and the screen is very glossy. With the Z2 Extreme chip it costs more than an ROG Xbox Ally X that's about as fast; Lenovo also sells it with a slower Z2.
Good to know
- About 920g with controllers: heavy to hold for long.
- Battery lasts about two to three hours in big games.
- The glossy screen reflects light, and some notice OLED flicker at low brightness.
- Windows 11 is clumsy on a handheld; the fingerprint reader is fussy.
- Builds vary: the cheaper Z2 is much slower than the Z2 Extreme reviewers tested.
- Huge 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED screen
- Detachable controllers and kickstand
- Touchpad and case included
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Get it if…
- You want the biggest, best handheld screen.
- You'll often play at a desk or table with the controllers off.
- You play strategy or mouse-heavy games.
Skip it if…
- You'll hold it for long sessions: it's heavy.
- You want value: the ROG Xbox Ally X is as fast for less.
- You want simple: Windows still gets in the way.
More on the Legion Go 2
How we reached this verdict
Engadget scores it 85 for good performance, the massive OLED and detachable controllers, but finds it big, expensive and about three hours on battery, and calls the ROG Xbox Ally X the better value. Tom's Hardware praises the gorgeous OLED and better ergonomics than the first Legion Go but finds it bulky, heavy and pricey, and Notebookcheck rates it 83%, its 144Hz OLED the highlight and its €1,499 price the problem. Digitec found it slower than rivals with the same chip. We found too few verified owner reviews to count yet.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Engadget, Tom's Hardware, Notebookcheck, Digitec, PC Gamer, Engadget, Tom's Guide, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 4 Nov 2026How we decide