I'm Not Buying A Lenovo Legion Go...Here's Why
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- Опубліковано 27 сер 2024
- There's a lot to talk about and a whole bunch of details revealed for the Lenovo Legion Go.
There are some issues I'm having with some of those details, which will most likely deter me from buying a Legion Go unit...
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This video released after the official info released -- make sure not to use incorrect info from the leaks, such as the $800 price-point. The device is $700 for the z1 extreme and 512GB, $750 for 1TB. This is such a great value compared to the ally.
yeah I'm selling my PC i might end up buying this hot babe of a handheld
I trust Lenovo way more than Asus I’m getting one for sure I’m upgrading my Deck. I own a Lenovo laptop for years and it runs flawlessly and have maintained great performance over the years with great battery health I will definitely get my hands on one.
Same!
1600P will allow for perfect 1/2 dow scaling to Steamdeck 800P for increased performance. Even better with FSR abilities enabled.
+ RAM
+ battery (capacity AND charge rate)
+ Use case with control options
Legion Go is too heavy for handheld usage. Plus detachable controllers are prone to become loose over time. However, ally has multiple detail quality control issues (but user addressable).
@@kris2501100 jajajaja yeah like not using your sd card slot to avoid it melting.
It's $700. If I had it to do over again I would've waited for the Legion. I have a lot of Lenovo products and I love them.
Just because you can’t lift 2 pounds doesn’t mean the handheld sucks
With an option as a tablet PC, yep I will pick this up.
Already sold my rog Ally...its has a good performance and display, but as a product it failed me with bad quality control and fatal design flaw.
agreed imagine what the second version of this will be like lol. Also I think they used the same display from their Y700 which has good reviews.
That thing could be 50x bigger than the ally and still be more comfortable to hold imo, the ally reminds me of the switch where theres just nothing to grip to
I own both the deck and the ally but I prefer the ally for its smaller lighter frame and the joysticks on the deck are tough to reach
@@user-bm6rx2wh8ogo to the gym and lift some weights
@user-bm6rx2wh8o I guess it just depends on your hand shape my deck felt so much more comfortable than the ally that's why I sold it, cramps hurt too bad
@@wazapxd565 I mean there are grip accessories for it
The switch hurts my hands and make them stiff
That 8.8 screen is gonna be a welcome change - .9 diagonal on each side is a lot more real estate 🎉
Size matters 😅
@@Cybertron667 that's what she said 😆
@@Cybertron667 but honestly I think text will be so much easier to read on certain games like D4 etc
@@j_dun4830 Jep, I find the 7" screens to small... I'm curious how the performance and battery life will be...
im just worried it wont fit my JSAUX Steam Deck bag .... dammit Lenovo just why
Bigger is better Sir... I LOVE IT
I heard the faster ram will work out to 5-10FPS more then the ally with the same settings
I suspect that’s for games which runs under high fps. GPD put on their blog that 6500/7500mhz ram makes little difference
Not gonna lie. I own the Ally and I own the steam deck and truthfully I end up using my Ally as a computer more then a game system whereas I use my steam deck as a game system way more. Steam OS has me spoiled. Even with the power sacrifice I much prefer the steam deck! Also I agree the Lenovo handheld PC is way to big.
Ive been seeing way more rumors come out after people got their hands on it saying its 699$. If thats the case then as long as the battery can perform on the same level of the ally (like having just as long game sessions) im going legion go. It just has better specs in every other department plus it looks way more ergonomic
my only issue is it only goes up to 20w the ally goes up to 30 i don't know why they did that
@@CJTheTokay tdp goes up to 30w. Check out the user manual they just released
Why you talking like 2 pounds is 20 pounds 😂
It’s $699, just like the Ally. Not $799.
Yeah, this is really important -- and just 750 for 1TB storage
Don't agree on the part that Asus ROG has better quality than Legion no way. I've used ton of ROG products and never had a machine without any flaws. Legion Y700 2nd gen which I recently bought and Legion 7 laptop that I still use kicks ass. I own most of the UMPCs including the ROG Ally and it's a nice machine interms of performance, sound and fan noise but the design and QC is pure junk, along with the ugly bezels and not acceptable grips. I also had to throw away my 1tb Micro SD since it broke and it really pissed me off. I often use the AOKZOE with egpu (Aorus Gaming Box 3090 - Time SPY Graphics 18k) via usb4 directly connected and this is very useful in which the Ally cannot or just use as dock mode only with crazy loud and expensive XG mobile. And most of all, screen size matters! Its like one of the most important factors. it makes the experience so much better. I use the Logitech G cloud which weighs around 450g but still manage to also use the 730g AOKZOE with much better grip than any other UMPC. It seems that Legion Go has a nice stand, best screen and detachable controllers and still manages to keep the price right along the ROG ally. The Stream Deck is cheaper but has shitty screen, crazy loud fan noise, just one USB C slot, tiny screen compared to the massive body size, low performance and so on. The Legion Go seems to be a game changer to me at least. I'm getting one for sure right after I'm able to get my hand on it.
I’m interested but Steamdeck keeps working with new games and the support is top notch. Ally didn’t get me but this might with a big screen and power. Need to see more specs like dock mode, battery time, etc.
steam deck cant run modern games and already obsolete
Its good, bigger means you only can play legion go for couple hours before your hands tired, after that you just put down & charge ur legion go & enjoy ur real life with ur family or friends. If u talking about this handheld size, so for me bigger is better
Woah... Asus over lenovo? You lost me there, bud
I returned my ally
This device has everything I’m looking for especially integer scaling 800p to 1600p perfectly
I just wish they fix the LOUD dpads so I can play in bed 🛌
How’s the battery life? I can’t pick between rog ally and this.
Horrible on both
If you don't own an ally..... I would consider this at the same price point. I already have a steam deck but I mostly use it for back catalog and emulation and it works flawlessly for that. I don't buy AAA games at launch (except Destiny 2 expansions which is an unmatched experience on my desktop pc) so buy the time I get to them, they are usually bug free.
I was concerned about the size as well until I saw the detachable controllers. That'll make portability possible.
Also nice editing.
I already knew when you had more comments than likes this was going to be a terrible video
With an unofficial steamos, this is real tempting. Especially with Lenovo quality backing it.
you said the RAM does not matter, your kinda right, it wouldn´t with a dedicated VRAM on the GPU but in the case of integrated graphics the speed and bandwith of the RAM becomes quite important.
It starts at $699, why are you saying 800?
Sounds like u need money
I will buy it as soon it comes out!!! Big screen, 144, bigger battery 🔋, switch style controller, etc... Lenovo take my money 💰, by the way Lenovo always have deals. So the price won't be a problem.
Bigger battery with bigger screen and way higher resolution 😊
I might think about buying the Lenovo Legion Go 2! That's hopefully gonna have all the problems of the first generation solved.
Why are you talking about 700$ for the ROG Ally? This version isn't even released, and I guess it will never be released...
Why wait for the 2nd version when you can wait for the 3rd version?
💀💀
I'm DEFINITELY going to be waiting for the 2nd version, I think with what's supposed to be coming with next year's chips, plus after learning from all the other companies 1st versions, I think the Legion Go 2 is going to be great. Just waiting to see what Alienware has cooking
Wdym the ally is $700 that version is out now? That was the first version that was released 🤨
@@CJTheTokay Probably a different price in their country
Can this device connect to a monitor?
Don't normally comment on content creator's videos when I'm not subscribed but wanted to address 2 things you mentioned.
An OLED screen would actually use more power than an LED when the primary use for the screen itself would be for gaming. I believed Valve dev's mentioned they were giving a Q&A with IGN on equivalent wouldn't be cost effective pushing even 1080p, 120Hz. Unless you are using a 60Hz 1080P OLED without any HDR function, I see why they went LED. Don't get me wrong, I'd still go for an OLED 800P, 60Hz screen over the one included in the GO even with its 2015 level tech.
While memory usually is not important in regard to overall performance on the CPU, the 780m will definitely make a difference when considering bottleneck issues that's created by DDR5 memory. Not a high margin.... but a 7-10% bump in FPS-lows isn't going to set the Go apart from its competitors but at the same price, every advantage helps.
I have an Asus Rog ally that despite its bugs I've been enjoying. I also Pre-ordered the Legion . It should be arriving sometime between 10/31 and 11/1. I'm a console player now getting into PC gaming. I like having everything on one device all my pc games, ps remote play, ps cloud play, Xbox game pass. It's pretty awesome not owning an xbox and being able to play their exclusives. I don't own a gaming rig. I feel the Legion go has enough going for it that even Asus Rog Ally users can find there is a place to have both devices in their arsenal. I don't own a steam deck. Some people have a deck and ally. I know the weight is a concern, but you can play the Go docked with the detachable controllers or just sit it on a desk also. With the Legion, you don't really even need a dock since it has a kickstand, 2 usb c ports, and detachable controllers. I'm cool with having the choice to jump on my Ally or Legion Go. One I will probably leave docked. I have access to 4 TB of storage on my Ally docked. I'll probably use it for Steam Link or when I don't think it's convenient to play on the Go because of size. IMO Lenovo seems more reputable than Asus as a company. Asus hasn't really done anything to fix the sd card reader issue...
I’m buying Lenovo legion go. Only because I water damage my rog ally. And sent for repairs and it basically cost $700 to get it fix. So I was just going to use that money to get Lenovo legion go
Touchpad alone make it more attractive . The 8.8 screen is a big welcome as 7" is too small for many PC games UI.
Ally fanboys will not be happy.
You made the video before the announcement
Get in the gym, big dog🤷🏾♂️
The Legion Go has no VRR and the max TDP is 20w. Ally has VRR and 30w turbo TDP.
The Legion has VRR.
@@MobileDecayI've ask a few ppl and they say it doesn't some say it does I really do hope it does cuz I really want to get it
@@double-a83 Okay, so apparently it doesn’t. It has a portrait screen which doesn’t allow it to have VRR. So I was wrong. =(
there's no it has no FSR 2 to support for this and there's no variable refresh rate so clearly this is an inferior product and no VRR Legion Go. key features are a big groundbreaking for most people if you can't have them what's the point in having it
$699 not $799
I'm gonna sell my Ally and get this - black, bigger screen and the hard shell case.
Same, the steam deck is a good budget option but at the same price as the ally I see no reason to get an ally over the legion honestly
If my Steam Deck dies on me... I'll get Lenovo Legion Go.
Right now, Steam Deck does everything I need. 😁
I don't understand where all the weight is coming from. It's screen is bigger, but all the tech is the same as the Ally. Except for the removeable controllers, which to me I don't care about. If not having the controllers be removeable had cut down on the weight or allowed more than 1.5 hours of battery play (or had VRR!!!), it would have been more appealing.
Bigger battery combined with extra hardware size
Pretty bad take on the whole price issue you bring up... The reason the Steam Deck is so cheap is because Steam is purposely taking a lost to make it back, and then some, with their software sales. Generally these handhelds go for over $1k, at least the ones with more power. Steam Deck is the reason why the Legion Go and ROG Ally are so competitive in price. Aside from this you talk about being a fan of Alienware who are notorious for being overpriced for what you're getting compared to anything with similar specs. You are buying a brand. So when you look at these handhelds you need to look BEYOND the brand and focus on the specs and capabilities. That's not to say to completely ignore the brand either as the brands track record, customer feedback, return policy, etc should always be considered, just don't be a fanboy. You then go to say about how Lenovo makes budget devices but your earlier concern was price... You contradict yourself.
Trust me. Weight doesn't matter once you own a handleheld like steamdeck/rog. I never seen anyone playing outside myself. People play games at home.
Weight definitely matters for me. I bought the ally to play at home in bed and my hands /arms get tired after about an hour and a half of wrangling it. The Ally is already right on the border of being to big and heavy for what I would consider a handheld. I can’t imagine using the go in bed at all. It would be like sleeping with my laptop
I see most of your points are just you trying to be different, not that the device should be because the device itself is different enough from the ally already.
Weight means nothing. Lift some weights.😅
Ya there is a. U ch of reviews so wby be sceptical about it...
Saving my money for the new Nintendo console
I gotta say the several minutes talking about how much it weighs....who cares?! Yeah it's heavier than the steam deck, because the display is smaller. Also, it's a bad comparison for a laptop. Its a handheld man, not a laptop and the usability is much different if youre on a plane, waiting in line or is an area where a laptop isn't possible/preferred.
HI Chris,
Nice video. I think the same. The Lenovo Legion Go looks like a Steam Deck but it is bigger and heavy. I like the idea of the controller but it is not more powerfull than Rog Ally. I can justify the bigger console when it is more powerfull but it is not the case. The only good thing is the 1TB of SSD inside. It can be usefull, because you don't need to upgrade it. Also me i prefer the pc smaller, because i use like pc replacement, it is quite good to use it with photoshop, naturally linked to extternal monitor and mouse and keyboard. It is perfect i love it, because i travel for work and i already have my laptop with me and to carry with me the ally is helpfull because i can play games and use it for netflix as well. I have my Anker 140watt powerbank the battery last enough long when i travel or go around. I think the rog ally it is the perfect solution and you can also use it with XG Mobile if you want. but it is very expensive i think it is better buy a desktop with that money and to use it when you are at home. I enjoi a lot these new portable pc and i think i will buy also a second version in the future if it comes out.
If you can hold a deck or ally then this is acceptable.
The weight is nearly the same as the onexplayer 2 and it dies feel too heavy. But the controller on the onexplayer is more ergonmic. If only the onexplayer had some rear buttons.
Nice now i dont need to look for my first gaming pc
I rarely Play big Games btw and if i do im fine playing on lower settings for better FPS i played big Games on a Switch and i dont think it cant worse than that 💀
Be happy with wgat u have
There is handhelds that are 1200 and more where have you been? Steam deck updates to system can only go so far valve needs upgrade hardware if it to play new games coming out this and next year., people complain about battery keep damn thing plug in people do with there cellphones.,
If reviews are better for this than ally I will buy this I bought ally I returned it same day I bought it ally kept kicking me off asphalt 9 sounds like most of problem is weight and battery with you
Well made good points there the wait and patient game is always good. Legion go windows 11 reload that with another version. I have a few asus products there plague with issues and Garbadge support from asus.Lenovo way more stable brand and also customer service. We will see my money on Lenovo but through in the mix Ayanna kun check that out lol
Here’s why : Cuz your broke…
So..... it's less powerful than the Ryzen 7840U handhelds.....has worse battery than every handheld out there..... because it has the same battery as a gpd win 4 but instead of 6 it has a 9 inch screen on 120hz......it weighs the most and costs 800$....yeah....no...sorry
It's $699 and sold at Best Buy.... GTFOH 😂
@@craigjoe8691 I know what I'm saying.....add the transportation, add the VAT rate.....add the dock..... actually goes more than 800 but oh well
Isn´t the z1 extreme faster then the 7840u as a gpu? But not as an gpu? it´s 165hz...
@@Cybertron667 no it's like 7640U a bit slower
@@satoshiuchiha931 Ah ok, thanks for the info!
Playstation portal and steam deck will kick the Nintendo switch's ass 😂😂😂😂
One of them will
Your concerned about 2 pounds?stop gaming and go to the gym
two things that are fantually wrong in this video.
The price. Legion Go is $699 and the Asus quality which is absolute dog poop. Lenovo probably has better quality.
Steam groupie
NOBODY ASK YOU TO BUY.