Lenovo's upcoming Legion Go 2 gaming device potentially previewed before its China debut, boasting a Ryzen Z2 processor and OLED screen, along with a 1TB SSD, 32GB RAM, and additional features.
In the rapidly evolving world of handheld gaming consoles, Lenovo and Asus have announced their latest offerings: the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally series. Let's take a closer look at their specifications and key differences.
Lenovo Legion Go 2
Lenovo's Legion Go 2 handheld console is set to launch in September 2025, promising a premium gaming experience. The device boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor based on the Zen 4 architecture, a 12-core Radeon 780M GPU built on RDNA 3, and a generous 32GB LPDDR5X RAM clocked at 7500 MHz.
The Legion Go 2 features an 8.8-inch OLED panel made by Samsung Display with support for HDR content, offering a 1920 x 1200 resolution, 500 nits brightness, a 144 Hz refresh rate, and a 97% DCI-P3 color gamut. The console also comes with a substantial 74Wh battery.
The Legion Go 2 is said to include a game library integrator, on-screen stats, and various settings to tune the performance. It will run on Windows 11 Home and support Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.4. The console measures approximately 295.6 x 136.7 x 42.25 mm and weighs around 1079 grams.
Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X
Asus has unveiled two models in its ROG Xbox Ally series: the A model and the X model. The A model sports a 7-inch IPS display with a 120 Hz refresh rate, while the Ally X features an 8-inch OLED touchscreen with a 144 Hz refresh rate.
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X run on Windows 11 Home and have different storage capacities: the A model has a 1TB M.2 2280 SSD, while the X model has a 512GB M.2 2280 SSD. They also have different I/O configurations: the X model has 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, while the A model has 1 USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort 2.1 / Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt 4 compatible.
In terms of memory, the A model has 24GB LPDDR5X-8000, while the X model has 16GB LPDDR5X-6400. The A model also comes with a more powerful CPU, the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, compared to the standard AMD Ryzen Z2 found in the X model. The A model also has a larger battery capacity of 80Wh, compared to the X model's 60Wh.
The Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X devices may offer a more polished software with broader out-of-the-box compatibility with Game Pass and Windows features.
With the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally series, handheld gaming is set to take a significant leap forward. The upcoming Legion Go 2 may face competition from devices like the Asus ROG Xbox Ally and Ally X, which offer deeper Xbox integration. The exact pricing details for these devices are yet to be confirmed, but the Legion Go 2 is rumoured to be priced around $1,000. Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting new handheld gaming consoles.
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- Lenovo's new Legion Go 2 and Asus' ROG Xbox Ally series are both set to challenge the boundaries of handheld gaming, with smartphones and other gadgets likely to take note of their advanced technology.
- In the realm of handheld gaming where smartphones and other gadgets often mirror their performance, the Lenovo Legion Go 2 and the Asus ROG Xbox Ally series are making a strong case with their distinctive high-end technology.
