Lenovo Legion Go Lite with 7-Inch Screen and Dual-Fan Cooling

Lenovo Teases New Legion Go Lite with 7-Inch Screen and Dual-Fan Cooling

Lenovo’s Legion Go Series Set for a New Release

Lenovo has been relatively quiet about its plans for the Legion Go series, but recent hints suggest a new device is on the horizon. Competitors like ASUS with the ROG Ally X and MSI with the Claw featuring Lunar Lake are already unveiling new devices, putting pressure on Lenovo to reveal its next move.

Smaller Screen, Enhanced Cooling

Back in May, rumors surfaced about Lenovo potentially launching a smaller version of its console. While details remain scarce, the product page for the Legion Go hints at significant updates. The new device is expected to feature a 7-inch screen, a reduction from the current 8.8-inch model, and dual-fan cooling, an upgrade from the single fan in the current version. Additionally, the new model will include an HDMI port, which is absent in the current model.

Community Expectations and Software Enhancements

The community has expressed frustration with Lenovo’s slow rollout of new features, especially those already available on competing devices. However, the good news is that it’s relatively easy to mod or install official AMD drivers on the Legion Go. Features like AMD Fluid Motion Frames 2, still in beta, have already been tested by some users, offering special performance modes for integrated graphics.

Future Prospects and Speculations

Neither ASUS nor Lenovo have confirmed plans to launch AMD Strix Point-based handhelds. It appears that manufacturers are either waiting for the Strix Halo, which promises more powerful graphics, or AMD is still finalizing the specs for the Ryzen Z2 series.

Handheld Gaming Consoles Comparison

Table
Specs Lenovo Legion Go Lenovo Legion Go Lite ASUS ROG Ally X Valve Steam Deck OLED
Architecture AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 AMD Zen2 & RDNA2
APU Ryzen Z1 Extreme Ryzen Z1 (?) Ryzen Z1 Extreme AMD Sephiroth (6nm)
SoC GPU AMD iGPU AMD iGPU (?) AMD iGPU AMD iGPU
Memory Capacity 16GB LPDDR5X-7500 TBC 24GB LPDDR5X-7500 16GB LPDDR5-6400
Storage Capacity 1TB/512GB TBC 1TB 512GB/1TB SSD
Display 8.8" 2560x1600 IPS 7" 7" 1920x1080 7.4" 1200x800
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2 TBC Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2 Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3
Battery 49.2 Wh, 900 mAh TBC 80 Wh 50 Wh
Weight 854g TBC 678g 640g
Dimensions (L×W×H) 29.9 × 13.1 × 4.1 cm TBC 28.0 × 11.4 × 3.7 cm 29.8 × 11.7 × 4.9 cm
Default OS Windows 11 TBC Windows 11 Steam OS/Win 11
Retail Price $749 [Z1E+1TB] TBC $699/€799 [Z1E] $649/€679 [1TB]
Release Date October 31, 2023 2024 June 2024 November 2023

Stay tuned for more updates as Lenovo prepares to unveil its latest addition to the Legion Go series.