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Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 vs. Lenovo Legion Go

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has similar emulation coverage to Lenovo Legion Go.
  • Lenovo Legion Go is about $551 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Lenovo Legion Go is about 9% lighter.
  • Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has a 144 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 144 Hz IPS on Lenovo Legion Go.

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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Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Go

Details
Price
$799
OS
Windows 11
Released
Oct 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.8 inch IPS
Weight
854 grams

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Specs

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SpecLegion Go Gen 2Lenovo Legion Go
Price$1,350$799
Resolution1920 x 12002560 x 1600
PanelOLED TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetAMD Ryzen Z2 ExtremeAMD Ryzen Z1 /
CPUAMD Zen 5AMD Zen 4
GPUAMD RDNA 3.5AMD Radeon 780M
RAM32 GB LPDDR5X16 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 2 TB, External MicroSDInternal 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD
Battery74 Wh49.2 Wh
Weight938 grams854 grams
Dimensions?299 mm x 131 mm x 41 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemLegion Go Gen 2Lenovo Legion Go
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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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
  • Lenovo Legion Go 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 Lenovo Legion Go?
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has similar emulation coverage to Lenovo Legion Go. Lenovo Legion Go is about $551 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Lenovo Legion Go is about 9% lighter. Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has a 144 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 144 Hz IPS on Lenovo Legion Go.
Which is cheaper, the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 or the Lenovo Legion Go?
The Lenovo Legion Go is the cheaper of the two at around $799, roughly $551 less than the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 or the Lenovo Legion Go?
The Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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