Lenovo Legion Go (2023)

Big, immersive screen ; Detachable controller fun ; Decent in-game performance

Irritating to navigate Windows and Legion Space ; Basic battery life ; Clunky detaching mechanism

The Lenovo Legion Go is both enjoyable and frustrating to use in equal measure. The performance is largely comparable with the Asus ROG Ally, but it fails to truly take advantage of its QHD panel. The big display is inviting and the detachable...

Strong build quality Top-of-the-line display Tabletop mode is great Matches ROG Ally in power

Aspirational features are impractical Awkward button placements Legion Space needs work

“The Legion Go is a creative portable PC that delivers innovative features, though they aren't always the most practical ideas.”

High-refresh rate screen and powerful CPU ; Windows 11 makes it more flexible ; Gorgeous-looking design

Average battery life ; Some game streaming issues ; Controllers feel plasticky, mapping is inflexible

While you won’t necessarily be playing Alan Wake 2 at Ultra settings, the Lenovo Legion Go is a portable gaming powerhouse that can make many recent games shine. And despite the odd niggle with controls and software, its innovative...

Excellent display ; Great ergonomics ; Excellent detachable controllers ; Solid Windows experience, despite Windows itself ; Fun, fantastic gaming experience ; Great to watch content on

The battery life falls a little short

Excellent ergonomics, especially for folks with large hands, sturdy build, awesome display, and more than solid gameplay, have made the Legion Go nearly impossible to put down.

Beautiful 8.8in display ; Innovative FPS mode ; More powerful than Steam Deck, works with most game launchers

Too big and heavy to be hand-friendly ; Mediocre battery life ; Windows not optimised for handheld, Legion software needs work

This gigantic handheld has a lot going for it, including a stunning display and detachable controllers, but too often Windows and the buggy Legion Space app get in the way of a good time.

Impressive performance ; Clear and sharp display ; Versatile

Large and heavy ; Several minor issues with interface and features ; Unimpressive sound

The Lenovo Legion Go has an excellent display, a steady kickstand and feature-rich, versatile controls. However, it has a confusing and cluttered platform. If you can look past that, it’s brilliant for gaming and even more.

Solid build quality and feel ; Nice large 8.8" display with up to 144Hz and GHD+ resolution ; Detachable controllers w/ kickstand ; Comfortable to use even after extended sessions ; FPS mode turns right controller into a mouse ; microSD cards lot and...

No spot for charging cable in carrying case ; Windows needs to be streamlined for handhelds ; microSD slot only supports up to 2TB cards ; Fan noise can get loud, but that's to be expected ; Screen resolution is overkill ; Only OK battery life ; Like...

If you made it this far, that was quite the lengthy review (thanks for hanging in there!), and for good reason, as there is a lot to digest with the Lenovo Legion Go. As I just mentioned, it’s not perfect out of the gate, but will only get better with...