…lenovo legion go is a dream machine…it is what i dreamt about when programming my amiga 500 and portable sinclair kit decades ago…or all the slow witted atom mini pc’s…or all the diy arduino projects…or everyone of all the passing by android handheld owned or you-tubed…and the all soo always complaintables finding ever so tiny things to nag away about…go is a dream come through…
Decent video. I had a legion go and sold it for GOD win 4 which is 2x the price. Double the space. I then returned the GOD and repurchased the go. That screen makes a big difference for the eyes.
@@foster6805 I see. For me its the opposite. I was planning to buy the steam deck oled, but when i saw the specs of legion go, running on windows 11, i bought it instead. Thats one of the best decision i made, because now, i have an ultra mobile pc. I rarely use my gaming laptop and ipad these days, legion go is very capable to do professional work - im a content creator, programmer and an instructor, and nowadays, i just use legion go for everything, in addition to gaming. I dont really mind the battery life since i always work with the device plugged in, and i rarely play games in public places. So to me, poor battery life is nothing compared to all the benefits that the legion go is capable of doing.
Tried the Go, returned it and bought the Ally X. The Ally X and its software is much better than the Go counterparts. Lots of things ASUS has done to make the windows experience better. I still own my LCD Steam Deck. Thought I might miss Steam OS but I don’t. It’s so nice to just download things natively and not have to find the latest work around to make a certain game work, etc. as one must do on the Deck. IMO the ONLY thing the Go has that’s better is the big screen. Unfortunately for FPS games it all falls to shit because of its lack of VRR though…. Love the Ally X. Can’t wait for a version with a bigger screen!
@@foster6805bazznitr allows me to use steam deck operating system on my Go .. love it love it love it..windows can be a pain sometimes on these handhelds
I agree. I bought a powerbank for it and with a powerbank I can play AAA games at maximum performance for a total of 3hrs and 40 minutes. But when I play emulators with the legion go on power saving mode, it clocked a total of 8 hours of uninterrupted gameplay.
best all in one computer (tablet, gaming pc, pc). I gonna sell my desktop computer and my ipad pro 2020 for this one. I can even develop on this machine because of wsl2.
@@hogosha thats cool. Actually, I have a private AI installed on my legion go. It"s that powerful. And all those clamouring about windows don't know what they are missing. Legion Go is one of the most powerful handheld PC right now, but many people see it only as a gaming device. But for some of us, we see it as a productive device capable to do professional work, in addition to running AAA games.
Ive been watching countless reviews on Legion Go, but yours the one that strike me the most. Being an interior designer and seeing how you manage it as a tablet for simple presentation as well is crucial for me and my clients. Would definitely get my hands on them. Superb review.
I don’t think you will regret it! I’m so glad I purchased mine A little more to it with setting it up and that’s because well it’s a PC but other than that it is amazing
it’s cool to see all handhelds thrive. bought a steam deck during its first year out, now I’m getting my first ally x, so the window os experience is going to be new. But most importantly just jammin on PC games is always a win! cheers gamers!!
Music producer I was looking for an ultra portable system capable of running Ableton Live 12. The Legion Go does it wonderfully, better than mine msi gs65 stealth thin intel i7 , it's crazy. With a midi controller I have all the ultimate ulta portable VST synths (Sérum, Diva, massive,,,) as well as all the effects imaginable as well as mixing desk, arrangement... I can produce a mastered banger on the plane, ready to be mixed upon arrival my 8 hour flight, perfect. The only thing missing is a stereo audio input, requiring an external sound card to record. And of course a power bank to use it outdoors for more than 3 hours of mixing. Great little machine.
I fucking love my LeGo. I'm getting rid of my 5k Legion laptop which is heavy asf, hot asf and a chore to carry around. The power brick in massive. I had stopped gaming for like 3 years and now with my LeGo, I'm gaming all the time lol I made it my personal PC and gaming PC. I'm never going back. All we have to do is wait a few more years and these things will make gaming laptops obsolete.
i dont think the bad battery is a flaw tbh thats just life we cant expect magic with technology theres always a technical con no matter what device or tech we create it does so much and has so many pros that the flaws are negligable in this device if they had added a bigger battery youd also complain about the weight etc tbh its still amazing regardless of battery life
lenovo must keep the versatility and add and upgrade it. they should also add front and back camera for scanner and video conference. betteeand bigger battery is needed aswell
dual fan version? I have had my legion go since it launched n the temps have never been an issue for me. But like he said in the video the only n biggest con to it is the battery life. I find myself using my nintendo switch more for gaming on the go than the legion because of the battery
Bro, a few specs higher they share rhe same chip...Legions 8.8 in display is the killer of all handhelds. 7-inch display is just to damn small... not to mention that Legion is more innovative in design
@@joshuanixon382 Well it's not a problem problem. I still pick up my Legion Go at any chance i get, but after a few hours you will feel the weight. We can also detach the controllers from the screen so that helps too.
@@joshuanixon382 I mostly play Solo leveling Arise. For that game I can get 2 hours, but it's not the heaviest game compared to maybe GTA v or god of war Ragnarok.
I've been looking for one of these "handheld pc's". But honestly? I dunno wut to pick. Steam Deck Oled sounds good cuz oled on top of Valve's support and development for Steam OS. If I were to pick a windows one I would install linux in it. The Legion Go seems tge better option due to screen size and the CPU compared to the Steam Deck Oled, but I dunno :/ Thoughts?
half the go community on reddit like "I got mine open box!". Yeah well that's because us previous owners were sick of the BSOD errors and returned them.
Yes they sync. I play God of War, Ghost of Tsushima and Forza Horizon 4 on my laptop, then continue the game on my Legion Go when I want to play on a more comfortable environment such as lying on the couch or in bed.
I think it could have been the do everything machine. Almost picked this up as a tablet to replace an aging samsung S7 but went for an android one instead because quite a few things let it down as a tablet: a) there are no real cases or accessories for this thing as a tablet, b) (as you mention) there is no proper stylus support, c) its a bit of a chonky beast which ( for me at least) is more restrictive than a thinner tablet with a bigger screen and d) the battery life is just much worse than a tablet. Gaming wise, IMHO there are enough less incentive/emulated games on android for me to get by when I really need the handheld format and for everything else even an entry level gaming laptop blows current handhelds out of the water.
i have been using my legion go for almost 6 months i origionaly had the steam deck but i sold it to get the legion go. i prefer it to the steam deck i know a lot of people are not a fan of it but for me its great yes windows is sometimes a bit slow at times but other than that its a great device
hello, is this good enough to play that war of the worlds game and The isle, ?, and can it connect to play it on tv , thanks im a bit dumb when it comes to these, but the WOTW game looks exellent
@@kevinbuchanan67 Because with Bazzite OS I've been able to run everything perfectly and with a similar experience to Steam OS. Window my experience was clunkier.
For RTS, you might need an external mouse for better control and a monitor for bigger display. But can it run the game? Dedinitely, since it is a Windows PC.
This the real all in one do it all, I'm just missing OLED screen of it! Btw please pop out the kick stand, do not cook, sufficate or weaken it for your desktop usage!! I know it looks cool flat on desk, but still. bro come on!🤦♂💀😂🤓
Im soo waiting for refresh, there's already rumours of Lenovo updating Legion Go. I use ally X now, after Deck Oled. Ally X is great (especially that Im a win power user, deck is hard to go about things, lol), but if Lenovo can manage to slim that tablet down and detachable controllers and add 80Wh battery and vrr (like ally X), damn, Im sold even if they put 1k price on it! Just love this idea of detachable controllers and using it as just a win 11 tablet, but as is its bit to thick and not much battery.
I loved the legion go but its too weak. Lenovo has something they can truly rebuild and even replace a pc. If the legion go 2 comes out they need to future proof it. 1440p 100fps on medium settings. standard. Until they get that performace i wont buy
If it ain't broke don't fix it. I was stoked when I heard about the one x player and concept one player x, I was sad dell didn't go the handheld route. I'm fortunate to have the legion go from a reputable brand that makes quality products, even though I prefer dell. It is a true computing device in the most portable idea executed. I've replaced my gaming setup with this end all be all and it's just incredible the power and capabilities of us 4 egpu or it's monster apu. This is the future of desktops and laptops
true that someone else action is smth i cant anticipate/prepare, why i made disclaimer way beforehand of everything its never abt me, its them being public figures ofc desired by many, you can blame me but its not always bcs of me
I haven’t touched my PS5 since I got mine. Come to think of it I’m also not touching my work so it has a few drawbacks, I’m falling behind on everything, someone please send help
This thing is my daily desktop machine and i love it
Would you say is good enough to analyze data Using python, sql and powerbi ?
@@shashekeb likewise
>my daily desktop
Hmm
@@shashekeb would you use it also as a business analyst? Could it be good enough for a lot of data?
…lenovo legion go is a dream machine…it is what i dreamt about when programming my amiga 500 and portable sinclair kit decades ago…or all the slow witted atom mini pc’s…or all the diy arduino projects…or everyone of all the passing by android handheld owned or you-tubed…and the all soo always complaintables finding ever so tiny things to nag away about…go is a dream come through…
The Sega game gear of our dreams.
Just got mine today and am STILL going thru updates. So far, so good!
it does sound like it will surpass my old iem easily, but i dont think itll be better than the headphone
What version you got? On the box there is manufacturing date
How is it so far?
@@lincoln537 i returned it and bought a laptop instead.
@lincoln537 not sure, I returned it and bought a laptop
Decent video. I had a legion go and sold it for GOD win 4 which is 2x the price. Double the space. I then returned the GOD and repurchased the go. That screen makes a big difference for the eyes.
What does "GOD" stand for?🤔
Got rid of my go for an oled. I hated windows so the deck has been lightyears better
@@foster6805 I see. For me its the opposite. I was planning to buy the steam deck oled, but when i saw the specs of legion go, running on windows 11, i bought it instead. Thats one of the best decision i made, because now, i have an ultra mobile pc. I rarely use my gaming laptop and ipad these days, legion go is very capable to do professional work - im a content creator, programmer and an instructor, and nowadays, i just use legion go for everything, in addition to gaming. I dont really mind the battery life since i always work with the device plugged in, and i rarely play games in public places. So to me, poor battery life is nothing compared to all the benefits that the legion go is capable of doing.
Tried the Go, returned it and bought the Ally X. The Ally X and its software is much better than the Go counterparts. Lots of things ASUS has done to make the windows experience better. I still own my LCD Steam Deck. Thought I might miss Steam OS but I don’t. It’s so nice to just download things natively and not have to find the latest work around to make a certain game work, etc. as one must do on the Deck. IMO the ONLY thing the Go has that’s better is the big screen. Unfortunately for FPS games it all falls to shit because of its lack of VRR though…. Love the Ally X. Can’t wait for a version with a bigger screen!
@@foster6805bazznitr allows me to use steam deck operating system on my Go .. love it love it love it..windows can be a pain sometimes on these handhelds
Only negative point is the battery life, but you have powerbanks for that while traveling, its most likely a homemade product for that reason.
I agree. I bought a powerbank for it and with a powerbank I can play AAA games at maximum performance for a total of 3hrs and 40 minutes. But when I play emulators with the legion go on power saving mode, it clocked a total of 8 hours of uninterrupted gameplay.
which powerbank do u have?@@iPadChannel
@@ezioassassain get an anker 737 at Best Buy
@@ezioassassain i got the Anker 737 with 24,000mAh and 140W output. I also have an Anker Powerbank with 20,000mAh at 65W power output.
@@iPadChannel all it needs now is a camera
I love my legion go its very versatile and its starting to become my main gaming device
Same here. I have also replaced my iPad Pro with it.
Same here
Hands-down, the best purchase I’ve ever made. It’s also my first step in the PC gaming.
Is it worth getting one of these as of now or in 2025? Will it be able to run upcoming games?
You probably made a good choice as many gaming laptops can run you well over $1200 here In Canada at least, and many are not as powerful as this one.
@INCEL_Magus I got mine like 2 months ago or so, I use it mostly for Xbox cloud but it should run most games even installed on the device.
@@kalamitoRUS sorry I’m just seeing this now but yes, it can run upcoming games. I’m able to run games that are current GEN. I recommend it
Don't need a next model .. just give us the option to upgrade the battery and speakers
@@darkskindeep True that
Lmfao this can't even handle final fantasy xiv
@@Exodia_Misogynist 800p with interger scale is enough to run FF-XIV
@@carlosdgutierrez6570 so much cope
It runs even 16 fine@@Exodia_Misogynist
The Legion Go is sooo good that Ive replaced my iPad with it. Truly a portable PC thats in a tablet form factor. This is the true iPad Pro killer.
best all in one computer (tablet, gaming pc, pc). I gonna sell my desktop computer and my ipad pro 2020 for this one. I can even develop on this machine because of wsl2.
@@hogosha thats cool. Actually, I have a private AI installed on my legion go. It"s that powerful. And all those clamouring about windows don't know what they are missing. Legion Go is one of the most powerful handheld PC right now, but many people see it only as a gaming device. But for some of us, we see it as a productive device capable to do professional work, in addition to running AAA games.
Bro, your channel name is ipadchannel, how could you replace your ipad for this? I'm utterly upset by your decision.
@@iPadChanneldo a video demo things on these activities you just said man in real life using scenerios
@@keithframe3489But he can still do whatever he wants regardless your emotional state, right? 😂
This one is the best one. I do wish it had the steam decks perfect control layout, and both track pads.... but still, it's the best overall
@@kevinbuchanan67 I agree
Ive been watching countless reviews on Legion Go, but yours the one that strike me the most. Being an interior designer and seeing how you manage it as a tablet for simple presentation as well is crucial for me and my clients. Would definitely get my hands on them. Superb review.
Thanks for watching. Glad it was helpful! 🙏
watching this on my legion go and I absolutely love it !!!!
Bro your cinematography is freaking spot on. How are you doin this? Good job
Hey man, appreciate that. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Im getting this over the SD and ROG Ally
Go for it. You will be surprised that you will not even need your iPad once you realize how capable this device is.
I don’t think you will regret it! I’m so glad I purchased mine A little more to it with setting it up and that’s because well it’s a PC but other than that it is amazing
This is better build quality than ROG
@@iPadChannellmao another comment about the iPad 😂
it’s cool to see all handhelds thrive. bought a steam deck during its first year out, now I’m getting my first ally x, so the window os experience is going to be new. But most importantly just jammin on PC games is always a win! cheers gamers!!
Love the build quality. My first Lenovo purchase
Music producer I was looking for an ultra portable system capable of running Ableton Live 12.
The Legion Go does it wonderfully, better than mine msi gs65 stealth thin intel i7 , it's crazy. With a midi controller I have all the ultimate ulta portable VST synths (Sérum, Diva, massive,,,) as well as all the effects imaginable as well as mixing desk, arrangement... I can produce a mastered banger on the plane, ready to be mixed upon arrival my 8 hour flight, perfect.
The only thing missing is a stereo audio input, requiring an external sound card to record.
And of course a power bank to use it outdoors for more than 3 hours of mixing.
Great little machine.
You can install steam os on this and literally use it like a better steam deck, also has the options to be a windows machine, there is no downsides
This is exactly how I use my legion go
Love how versatile it is
If someone can make a clamshell case + keyboard for this device would be great. I want to turn this into a mini portable laptop.
Honestly, i should have gone with legion go than my mac mini😂
Anything apple, is repulsive.
I fucking love my LeGo. I'm getting rid of my 5k Legion laptop which is heavy asf, hot asf and a chore to carry around. The power brick in massive. I had stopped gaming for like 3 years and now with my LeGo, I'm gaming all the time lol I made it my personal PC and gaming PC. I'm never going back. All we have to do is wait a few more years and these things will make gaming laptops obsolete.
i dont think the bad battery is a flaw tbh thats just life we cant expect magic with technology theres always a technical con no matter what device or tech we create it does so much and has so many pros that the flaws are negligable in this device if they had added a bigger battery youd also complain about the weight etc tbh its still amazing regardless of battery life
lenovo must keep the versatility and add and upgrade it. they should also add front and back camera for scanner and video conference. betteeand bigger battery is needed aswell
Got the 1 tb on sale for 680 and it’s incredible. I didnt even have to mess with color settings it looks gorgeous out of the box.
What keyboard is that if you don’t mind me asking? Great video btw
Hey, glad you enjoyed the video! There are a couple that I used in the video, I've added links in the video description
7:40 you can get a drawing glove. That should help
If you slide down the side controllers maybe so the screen can sit higher, idk.. I think that could've also werked well.
This was an amazing video and convinced me
I want the Legion Go, but the rumors of a lite and a dual fan version is making me hold off.
dual fan version? I have had my legion go since it launched n the temps have never been an issue for me. But like he said in the video the only n biggest con to it is the battery life. I find myself using my nintendo switch more for gaming on the go than the legion because of the battery
Bro, a few specs higher they share rhe same chip...Legions 8.8 in display is the killer of all handhelds. 7-inch display is just to damn small... not to mention that Legion is more innovative in design
There is also a scroll wheel behing the right controller. Legion go has everything, my major challenge is the weight for long gaming.
Is it a problem after a couple hrs?
Leaning towards the steam deck but tht go screen Is a big draw
@@joshuanixon382 Well it's not a problem problem. I still pick up my Legion Go at any chance i get, but after a few hours you will feel the weight. We can also detach the controllers from the screen so that helps too.
@@paul_lifemademe can you get like 2 hrs game play without battery pack
@@joshuanixon382 I mostly play Solo leveling Arise. For that game I can get 2 hours, but it's not the heaviest game compared to maybe GTA v or god of war Ragnarok.
I would buy that right now, but why would they have offset sticks instead of symmetrical. Makes no sense. Get the joysticks lined up, and I'll buy it.
I've been looking for one of these "handheld pc's". But honestly? I dunno wut to pick. Steam Deck Oled sounds good cuz oled on top of Valve's support and development for Steam OS.
If I were to pick a windows one I would install linux in it. The Legion Go seems tge better option due to screen size and the CPU compared to the Steam Deck Oled, but I dunno :/
Thoughts?
great review, exactly what i am looking for 😊
I love the legion so much
half the go community on reddit like "I got mine open box!". Yeah well that's because us previous owners were sick of the BSOD errors and returned them.
Maybe they will come out with different controller options?
Great video man,Do you output 4k video or just 2k? I can't get 4k 60hz with any dock I used, thanks Gio
I wanna know too
Let's say u have this and a laptop with steam for example, could u sync your saved files with both?
Yes they sync. I play God of War, Ghost of Tsushima and Forza Horizon 4 on my laptop, then continue the game on my Legion Go when I want to play on a more comfortable environment such as lying on the couch or in bed.
You could also utilize windows one drive to sync emulated game data.
it is also a tab
I think it could have been the do everything machine. Almost picked this up as a tablet to replace an aging samsung S7 but went for an android one instead because quite a few things let it down as a tablet:
a) there are no real cases or accessories for this thing as a tablet, b) (as you mention) there is no proper stylus support, c) its a bit of a chonky beast which ( for me at least) is more restrictive than a thinner tablet with a bigger screen and d) the battery life is just much worse than a tablet.
Gaming wise, IMHO there are enough less incentive/emulated games on android for me to get by when I really need the handheld format and for everything else even an entry level gaming laptop blows current handhelds out of the water.
could you drop the wallpaper friend?
Are you the surf shark academy guy with a voice changer??
i have been using my legion go for almost 6 months i origionaly had the steam deck but i sold it to get the legion go. i prefer it to the steam deck i know a lot of people are not a fan of it but for me its great yes windows is sometimes a bit slow at times but other than that its a great device
Whats the wallpaper?
How does it handle call of duty Warzone
Legion go or onexplayer x1 AMD or Intel?
Does this lose its warranty if the ssd is replaced (upgraded)?
what is the specs ? how.much vga does it have
hello, is this good enough to play that war of the worlds game and The isle, ?, and can it connect to play it on tv , thanks im a bit dumb when it comes to these, but the WOTW game looks exellent
Everything but VRR 💀
can u run android games using emulator and play it using touch screen without those detachable controller?
Yes I assume so
I want to see someone review video editing and doing 3D animations with the device
İ have some question about that thing can i play all of computet games with that ?? Like league of legends warframe dota 2
Do you have the issue once you start game it would flip upside down , but windows stays same ?
Battery problem get a bank.
Speaker problem get earphones. ( don’t be that guy in public anyway)
Minor issues , to have a portable mini pc.
I like your videos. I need dual monitor setup to do works.
Thanks, dual monitors are a game changer!
Just asking, but is it possible to get robox on it? Im getting one in october
I had one and sold I couldn't do it the battery is ABSOLUTELY trash!
Under what use scenario?
@34r0n regular use i used it for travel and I couldn't make through a 2 hour flight. I attempted to run need for speed unbound.
would consider it if I can use pen with it
does it stream movies
if it has the 24 gb ram like the rog ally X, that would be awesome...
There are ways to upgrade the ram for the LeGo... I would much rather have a versatile handheld gaming PC then a gaming brick known to fry its SSD
Also display is much better than its competitors more portable and much more features
@@Venzo.2x not true at all. steam deck has oled and hdr
I just wish the speakers were better
Battery is absolutely horrid. Wish I would’ve spent a hundred more on a onexplayer 2
My LEGO cant see my Razer Viper Ultimate, (while every other device can) only with docking station.
I love this thing especially when you install Linux on it.
I use WSL with it. Are you talking about dual boot? I heard some drivers arent working with Linux.
@@iPadChannel
No! I swapped out the SSD and installed Bazzite OS on it. It works fantastic.
Yuck... why make is so much less than it already is?
@@kevinbuchanan67
Because with Bazzite OS I've been able to run everything perfectly and with a similar experience to Steam OS. Window my experience was clunkier.
BEAST
I like it
Are you really going to use that fiw multimedia document viewing?come on..
The thing is huge
I want to buy it very much but in my country it costs $1084 and thats too much 😅
why does my legion go turns off when not in use
is it good for rts games?
For RTS, you might need an external mouse for better control and a monitor for bigger display. But can it run the game? Dedinitely, since it is a Windows PC.
Yes, the track pad is a really good substitute for a mouse, it functions similarly. I wish it had two pads though, but one is better than none
This the real all in one do it all, I'm just missing OLED screen of it!
Btw please pop out the kick stand, do not cook, sufficate or weaken it for your desktop usage!! I know it looks cool flat on desk, but still. bro come on!🤦♂💀😂🤓
i want the best compatiple stylus 😒
I am playing moderwarefare 3 in my legion go...
It is a Nintendo Switch like device.
Im soo waiting for refresh, there's already rumours of Lenovo updating Legion Go. I use ally X now, after Deck Oled. Ally X is great (especially that Im a win power user, deck is hard to go about things, lol), but if Lenovo can manage to slim that tablet down and detachable controllers and add 80Wh battery and vrr (like ally X), damn, Im sold even if they put 1k price on it!
Just love this idea of detachable controllers and using it as just a win 11 tablet, but as is its bit to thick and not much battery.
...at 54 watts. 2k resolution ultra settings, smooth as a virgins muff.
I loved the legion go but its too weak. Lenovo has something they can truly rebuild and even replace a pc. If the legion go 2 comes out they need to future proof it. 1440p 100fps on medium settings. standard. Until they get that performace i wont buy
Thumbs up for Lenovo but windows is obsolete
I had one, I returned it. Its a turd with 45 min battery life, and all graphics on low.
nicee, wallpaper?
pheonix from valo?ayooo?????
If it ain't broke don't fix it. I was stoked when I heard about the one x player and concept one player x, I was sad dell didn't go the handheld route. I'm fortunate to have the legion go from a reputable brand that makes quality products, even though I prefer dell. It is a true computing device in the most portable idea executed. I've replaced my gaming setup with this end all be all and it's just incredible the power and capabilities of us 4 egpu or it's monster apu. This is the future of desktops and laptops
This device is almost a year old, why are you only just releasing a review on it?
bet Nintendo will patent this
Lol its like surface pro but much thicker
South African?
I’ma make beats on this thing 🔥
I thought that was a finger
alright!
The only downside is the speaker smh...
except work
Im using mine for work and gaming. I am working as a virtual assistant and men it does what a pc does because it a pc with a small screen
Except stay alive. Things battery is way too small
true that someone else action is smth i cant anticipate/prepare, why i made disclaimer way beforehand of everything
its never abt me, its them being public figures ofc desired by many, you can blame me but its not always bcs of me
6:30 gogo
windows is terrible, SteamOS is so much better.
One hr of runtime is
A joke lol rather stream games higher quality graphics 8x the longevity
I haven’t touched my PS5 since I got mine.
Come to think of it I’m also not touching my work so it has a few drawbacks, I’m falling behind on everything, someone please send help
Can it run doom