Ultimate Lenovo Legion Go vs ROG Ally Review: Performance, Optimization, Fixes & More!
818I 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!
Grab one below and support the channel (non-affiliate links):
Canada - https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/lenovo-legion-go-8-8-qhd-touch-gaming-console-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-ram-512gb-ssd-windows-11-xbox-game-pass-exclusive-retail-partner/17289697
USA - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/lenovo-legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-1-tb-ssd-shadow-black/6559604.p?skuId=6559604
Global - https://www.lenovo.com/ca/en/p/handheld/legion-go/len106g0001
Recommended Accessories (may contain affiliate links/supports the channel):
Aohi Thin 65W GaN Charger - https://bit.ly/3Sjr5QB
Travel Sling:
5.5L Tomtoc Sling (USA) - https://amzn.to/4asKaoQ
5.5L Tomtoc Sling (Canada) - https://amzn.to/44TBdDY
Power Bank:
140W INIU Power Bank (USA) - https://amzn.to/3VdDcQk
100W INIU Power Bank (Canada) - https://amzn.to/3KdORIj
Screen Protector:
amFilm (USA) - https://amzn.to/4dQuq1P
amFilm (Canada) - https://amzn.to/3yybwwC
Joystick protectors - https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005368229293.html
Recommended Dock: https://youtu.be/bQDayZZ8nE0
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):
https://store.steampowered.com/app/993090/Lossless_Scaling/
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 ▬▬
Camera: (https://www.po.co/global/poco-f3/)
Camera Mount: (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085C4S8XF/)
Camera Arm: (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B06XY4YMGH/)
Mount Adapter (for the kit above):(https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B07ZKZ23X8/)
Microphone: [Shure SM7B](https://www.amazon.ca/Shure-SM7B-Dynamic-Microphone-Cardioid/dp/B0002E4Z8M/)
USB Audio Interface: [Focusrite Scarlett Solo](https://www.amazon.ca/Focusrite-SCARLETT-SOLO-3RD-GEN-USB-Audio-Interface/dp/B07QR6Z1JB/)
Microphone Boom Arm: (https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/)
Lights: [Amazon Link](https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08G1CJRL7/)
All music was created by the talented Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Be sure to check out his amazing work (https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/).
Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.
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