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Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 vs. AYANEO 2

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Quick verdict

Best value
AYANEO 2
Better screen
Legion Go Gen 2
More portable
AYANEO 2
Newer model
Legion Go Gen 2

Main differences

  • Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO 2.
  • AYANEO 2 is about $201 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO 2 is about 31% lighter.
  • Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has a 144 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO 2.
  • Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 runs Windows 11; AYANEO 2 runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux).

Lenovo

Legion Go Gen 2

Details
Price
$1,350
OS
Windows 11
Released
Oct 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.8 inch OLED Touchscreen
Weight
938 grams

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AYANEO

AYANEO 2

Details
Price
$1,149
OS
Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux)
Released
Dec 2022
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.02 inch IPS
Weight
647 grams

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Specs

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SpecLegion Go Gen 2AYANEO 2
Price$1,350$1,149
OSWindows 11Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux)
Screen8.8 inch7.02 inch
Refresh rate144 Hz60 Hz
PanelOLED TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetAMD Ryzen Z2 ExtremeAMD Ryzen 7 6800U
CPUAMD Zen 5AMD Zen 3+
GPUAMD RDNA 3.5AMD Radeon 680M
RAM32 GB LPDDR5X16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5
StorageInternal 2 TB, External MicroSDInternal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery74 Wh50.25 Wh
Weight938 grams647 grams
Dimensions?264.5 mm x 105.5 mm x 21.5 - 36.1 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemLegion Go Gen 2AYANEO 2
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • Legion Go Gen 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 and the AYANEO 2?
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO 2. AYANEO 2 is about $201 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO 2 is about 31% lighter. Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has a 144 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO 2. Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 runs Windows 11; AYANEO 2 runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux).
Which is cheaper, the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 or the AYANEO 2?
The AYANEO 2 is the cheaper of the two at around $1,149, roughly $201 less than the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 or the AYANEO 2?
The Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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