Ultimate Lenovo Legion Go vs ROG Ally Review: Performance, Optimization, Fixes & More!

I spent the past 2 weeks with the Legion Go and I gotta say this device has been incredible to game with. Lets take a close , in-depth look at my current favorite X86 handheld!

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Interested in Frame Generation on the Legion Go? Check out Lossless Scaling here (Find a playable frame rate then lock your fps to that before enabling the app in windowed mode):

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:21 - Unboxing
2:06 - First Impressions
2:53 - Pricing
3:17 - What's Included and First Impressions (Part 2)
4:23 - Build Quality
5:39 - Joysticks
7:16 - Triggers
9:14 - Face Buttons
10:15 - DPAD
11:48 - Ergonomics and Comfort
13:54 - Device Overlay
15:16 - Plastics
15:55 - First Boot
16:51 - Windows Setup/Optimization Guide
24:00 - CPU Benchmarks
25:07 - Finalizing updates and Optimizing Boot
26:17 - CPUZ Detailed Specs
26:54 - Cleaning Windows Updates
27:18 - LegionSpace - Fan Curves and TDP
28:45 - Getting AMD Software to Boot
30:08 - AMD Adrenaline Optimizations/Recommended Settings
31:07 - Boot Test
31:49 - SSD Benchmark
32:39 - Speakers and Sound Fixes
34:16 - Sound Test
35:12 - The IPS Panel
36:16 - Saturation Enhancements (Ally VS Legion Go)
38:29 - Gaming On The Legion Go Setup and Info
40:16 - AAA Games
41:11 - AAA Games/Frame Generation/VS Ally (VRR)
43:19 - Streaming
44:42 - Temps/Thermals
45:39 - Fan Speed and Noise
46:25 - Battery Life
47:00 - Accessories
47:33 - Accessories (Earbuds)
48:22 - Accessories (Tomtoc Sling)
54:25 - Worth it?
55:06 - "Joycon" Wobble!
55:41 - Fingerprint Magnet?
56:10 - "Joycon" Wobble Fix!
57:15 - Worth it/ Final Thoughts

▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬

Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.

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[lincoln]

Wow very detailed review. I was about to go with Ally then Ally X and after your video dammit I might even get the Lenovo Legion Go

[gregoryfreeman]

Legion Go is my favorite handheld of all time. It just does everything I want it to do. The tabletop gaming is my favorite way to play.

[ruasynth]

i my LEGO, i took it on a trip last week and had a blast playing. went over to a friends house and was able to comfortably play Overwatch, then at home enjoyed some FO4

[insu_red]

Great, very thorough video! I love this in particular due to the sheer flexibility of the controllers, such as turning the screen to portrait mode and playing vertical shooters or not needing to carry extra controllers with me when plugging into a TV when traveling (the two USB ports also help with turning it into a portable console of sorts!).

It seems I got unlucky with my LenoGo, as mine makes a pretty nasty coil whine even at low fan speeds. I've just been tolerating it for months since I love the device in every other way, but seeing this video and some others saying they have no issues with the fan noise, I think I will try to see if I can get the fan and/or backplate replaced through warranty.

[samsungfan]

I got mine last Saturday and I have been thoroughly impressed by this and haven’t used my Deck since

[robsmith]

Amazing and really helpfull reviev Thanks

[blastufool]

Very good and in depth review, I had my Legion since launch and never looked back from my LCD Steam Deck. Legion is without a doubt the better upgrade then the other handhelds by far, when you can play the bigger gaming titles with no problem on a massively 8.8 display that looks awesome, this is a no brainer. I cannot go back to a 7inch display

[mahmoudalqadoumi]

Lenovo legion go the best I had one week ago really fantastic screen and device for several uses, I reccomed 😊

[unrealsimon]

What a thorough and detailed review, thank you very much! Still so torn between this and the SD OLED though LOL.

[usmcmsgt]

I’m going to wait for the GO2 to release to see the improvements over this model.

[GaryToftheNorth]

Nice review man! I looked up the soundpeats hs pros and they seem to be sold out online here in Canada 👎

[striff]

Looks like you got an older model.
Newer models the case it comes in is different.
Mine had no fan noise, but read also a newer model than yours.
I also had the controller wobble on the right controller and didn't want to do the tape fix.
Three models later (replaced under warranty)
I finally got one that had no wobble at all..

[manuelrodriguez]

I love my Legion Go, fantastic screen and immersive, I can use it as a tablet, laptop, etc. I’m in love!

[austin]

I just want to mention that I had some wobble in one of my controllers. Lenovo sent me replacement metal rails and it fixed it completely. Even though they are metal, some of issues from the factory and they are aware.

[rsorry]

Great video, please do a more in depth comparison between Ally with fps on different games!

[kdubspencer]

I use a coach sling bag for my legion go . I take the controllers off and place them in the large area with a folding Bluetooth mouse/keyboard, 20k mah baseus power bank, and slide the legion into the large zip up pocket . And I have a 65w car adapter plugged into the cigarette lighter.

[Agumon]

I feel like the second version of this device is going to be perfect. Right now it's still just shy of that. Battery life needs to be increased by about 20% ... Downward firing speakers. That's basically my only gripes with the legion go currently.

[WFGFanatic]

SIMPLE FIX FOR JOYSTICKS: I had skull and co grips from my steam deck, which I sold after the Go, and threw them on. Lovely fit, excellent feel, makes joysticks feel 10/10.

[davidagiel]

It's only worth it if you don't already have a handheld PC, if you have a Deck or Ally I'd wait for the next generation or two even, since they release new models every 6-12 months. But, the Go is the best on the market right now.

[zwolfwolf]

The analog stick are Hall effect as well so no stick drift