Lenovoโข Legion Go Gen 2: A portable Powerhouse
The Lenovo Legion Goโฃ Gen 2 prioritizes both โคportability and comfortable gameplay. Detachable controllers considerably enhance its versatility, allowing for flexible use. A robust kickstand on the rear โคprovides stable tabletop positioning,enabling โคa relaxed gaming experience with the controllers held โcomfortably in โคthe lap. The controllers themselves โฃboastโข ergonomic built-in โฃgrips,responsive magnetic Hall effect sticks,and buttons offering a satisfying tactile feel.
Lenovo thoughtfully includes a custom-fit case,a welcome additionโ frequently enough missing from handheldโ gaming consoles where finding compatible third-party options can be challenging,especially at launch. while not designed for rigorous travel,the semi-soft pouch offers ample protection for everyday carry,like a bike ride,and features dedicatedโข space for the FPS mode accessories. A fingerprint sensor,positioned โforโข quick and consistent unlocking,streamlines access,eliminating โthe need for touchscreen โคpassword entry.
Performance and Display Quality
Powered by the AMD Z2 Extreme processor, the Legion Go Genโค 2 demonstrates a noticeable performance advantage overโค devices utilizing the Z2 โฃGo. in โ Cyberpunk 2077’s benchmark, the device โคachieved 20 FPS at native resolution with maximum settings (excluding ray tracing). While modest compared to desktop gaming, thisโข is โa strong result for a handheld gaming PC. notably,โ the โคZ2 Go achieved โonly 20โ FPS at the same resolution โbutโฃ with graphics โฃsettings set to low. Minor adjustments to settings or a reduction in resolution readily unlockโ frame rates exceeding โฃ60 FPS in demanding modern titles.
The Legion Go Gen 2 excels in indie games; titles like Ball x Pit consistently maintain the screen’s 144Hz refresh rate, deliveringโ exceptionally smooth visuals. The device features a high-quality OLED display, considered one of the best gaming handheld screens available. โIt delivers full, โคvividโข colors and deep black levels, reaching a peak brightness of 336โข nits. Color accuracy is โextraordinary, covering 100% of the sRGB and 94% of the โAdobeRGB color spectrums with a color โaccuracyโข delta ofโ .86 – performance comparable to high-end laptops and dedicated monitors. Despiteโ a glossy finish, the screen avoids significantโ glare issues โฃduring gameplay,โค contributing to an immersive โand enjoyable gaming experience.
