Lenovo Legion Go 2 Launches With 144Hz OLED and Ryzen Z2 Extreme for $1,049

Lenovo’s Legion Go 2 debuts at IFA 2025 with an OLED display, bigger battery, and redesigned detachable controllers.

Lenovo is betting big on handheld gaming PCs at IFA 2025 with the launch of the Legion Go 2, a Windows 11-powered successor to its first-gen handheld. First shown as a prototype at CES earlier this year, the new model arrives with key upgrades in display, battery, and controls, while keeping the flexibility that defined the original.

The original Legion Go proved that there is a strong demand for a handheld PC gaming device that can switch between couch, desk, or on-the-go play. At CES, Lenovo showed early hardware that hinted at more ambitious plans. Now at IFA 2025, the Legion Go 2 is ready for prime time, featuring a series of refinements based on fan feedback and the lessons learned from the first-gen model.

At the heart of the Legion Go 2 is the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, expected to deliver smooth, console-like FPS gameplay even in resource-intensive titles.

“I love this machine. Picture this: the power of a gaming [device] shrunken into your hands with the new AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme. It’s faster, with more gaming performance, and with that crisp OLED screen, every world feels alive,” said Jack Huyn, SVP & GM of Computing Graphics, AMD.

Jack Huyn, SVP & GM of Computing Graphics, AMD, presenting on stage at the Lenovo Tech World in Berlin

Combined with up to 32GB of LPDDR5X 8000MHz RAM, the device is equipped to handle AAA blockbusters, indie hits, and retro classics alike. Storage options go up to 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, with a microSD slot that supports an additional 2TB—ensuring that entire game libraries can travel with the device.

The centerpiece is an 8.8-inch OLED WUXGA 144Hz VRR display, certified with HDR TrueBlack 1000. With a refresh rate that dynamically adjusts between 30Hz and 144Hz, the screen delivers vibrant colors, deep blacks, and smooth visuals across genres. This new OLED panel pairs with an upgraded 74Whr battery, over 50% larger than the original, extending gaming sessions far beyond what was possible on the first model.

Lenovo has also rethought its detachable TrueStrike controllers, which return with a more ergonomic shape, improved button layout, and continued support for FPS mode—turning the right controller into a vertical mouse for precise first-person shooter control. The redesigned controllers also add three user-programmable buttons, customizable through Legion Space software, enabling fine-tuned control for competitive play. Importantly, these controllers remain backwards-compatible with the first-generation Legion Go, giving early adopters a path to upgrade without leaving accessories behind. When detached, the Legion Go 2 essentially becomes a Windows 11 tablet, and with a wireless keyboard, it can operate like a PC for productivity tasks, web browsing, or streaming.

Compared to the first-gen Legion Go, which launched in 2023, the improvements are substantial. The battery life is dramatically longer, the switch to OLED elevates image quality to new heights, and the redesigned controllers feel more refined in daily use. Lenovo has essentially addressed the top complaints from early adopters while doubling down on what worked: flexibility, performance, and modular design.

Additional thoughtful touches include Hall effect joysticks for drift-free accuracy, a pivot D-pad optimized for fighting and retro titles, and a robust kickstand for tabletop or detached play. Dual USB4 ports on both the top and bottom of the device simplify charging and docking in any orientation, while a fingerprint reader in the power button speeds up logins.

“Gaming continues to be one of the most exciting and fastest-moving parts of our business, and with Legion Go 2, we are building a full ecosystem designed for the future of play,” said Luca Rossi, President of Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group.

The Legion Go 2 joins Lenovo’s growing handheld lineup. Earlier this year at CES 2025, the company introduced the Legion Go S, a smaller handheld that runs on SteamOS and directly targets Valve’s Steam Deck.

Against rivals, the Legion Go 2 enters a competitive handheld market shaped by the Steam Deck and the ASUS ROG Ally. Valve’s Steam Deck, powered by a custom AMD APU, has built a strong software ecosystem around SteamOS but is limited to a 7-inch LCD display and lower battery capacity. ASUS’s ROG Ally, meanwhile, runs Windows 11 like Lenovo’s handheld and uses AMD’s Ryzen Z1 and Z1 Extreme chips, paired with a 7-inch 120Hz LCD panel. Lenovo pushes the envelope with its larger 8.8-inch OLED 144Hz display, a more powerful Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, and a 74Whr battery—giving it clear advantages in screen technology, expected performance, and endurance.

Lenovo Legion Go (8.8”, 2) will be available starting October 2025, for a starting price of $1,049; for comparison, the ASUS ROG Ally launched at $699 with the Z1 Extreme (or $599 with the Z1), while the newer ROG Ally X lists at $799.

Here’s how Lenovo’s new Legion Go 2 stacks up against its main handheld rivals, the ASUS ROG Ally and Valve Steam Deck:

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