Lenovo Legion GovsLenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

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Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Go
Legion Go

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Go delivers impressive performance with its AMD processor and Radeon Graphics, handling demanding games well.
The Lenovo Legion Go's solid build quality is a notable aspect, despite its heavier weight overall.
The Lenovo Legion Go's display shines with QHD+ resolution, but lacks content to fully utilize its capabilities effectively.
The Lenovo Legion Go features a powerful combination of display, controllers, and storage options with high refresh rate.
Lenovo
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 delivers strong and stable performance, outperforming some competitors with ease.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 has exceptional build quality, with a sturdy aluminum chassis and Gorilla Glass display.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 boasts an incredibly crisp and accurate QHD+ IPS display.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 features wireless charging, QHD+ display, and Harman Kardon speakers with Thunderbolt 4 ports.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo Legion Go
Winner
#505
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#506
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo Legion Go
#340
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#533
Display
Lenovo Legion Go
#446
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#245
Winner
Performance
Lenovo Legion Go
#420
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#529
Build
Lenovo Legion Go
#45
Winner
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#284
Features
Lenovo Legion Go
#854
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
#770
Winner

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Go
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2
up to 16GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 4000GB SSD
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Intel Core i7-1255U
AMD Radeon 780M
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
1x 2242 M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 See photo
1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4 See photo

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo Legion Go

Strengths

The massive 8.8 in screen makes it the largest in the handheld Market currently, and the display is a standard feature at QHD+ resolution and 144 HZ refresh rate.
The detachable controllers can double as a vertical Mouse when magnetically attached to the dock, making it perfect for games like Counter Strike or Call of Duty.
The kickstand is a great feature that allows you to set the device down on the table and free your hands to do other things.
The Legion Space software has received an update making it feel less clunky than before, and serves as the hub for all your installed games and settings.
The 16 GB of lpddr5 X Ram along with up to 1 TV of SSD storage makes it one of the most powerful handhelds on the market right now.
The device's design is ergonomic and comfortable to hold, making it perfect for daily gaming sessions.

Weaknesses

The weight of the device (854 G) may be a significant drawback for some users, especially when compared to other handheld devices like Asus R Alli and Nintendo Switch.
The battery life during continuous gaming is about 1.5 to 2 hours, which feels a bit short for my liking.
The device's fans can get quite loud while keeping the console's temperature in check.
The screen resolution is not fully utilized by the tech on the device, resulting in most content being displayed at lower resolutions than QHD+.
The speakers are only watch stereo speakers located at the top and tend to diffuse the sound forward-facing speakers would have been ideal.
The device can heat up quite a bit during heavy use, but no significant thermal throttling was experienced.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

Strengths

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Generation 2 is clearly designed to be light enough and bring performance that can outlast any competitor in the incredibly fierce business market.
It has a Qi wireless charging map, which provides an additional surface for charging another device while also providing metal squares that make contact with the bottom of the laptop.
The laptop's build quality is excellent, with a sleek aluminum chassis and a 12.9mm profile, weighing only 1.2kg.
The keyboard has spill resistance and clicky feedback, which compensates for the lack of key travel, making it easy to type on.
The touchpad is responsive and accurate, even if it's not the biggest.
The webcam has an IR sensor for facial recognition, a proximity sensor that locks the laptop when you move away from it, and an ambient light sensor for auto brightness adjustment.
It has a QHD+ IPS display with 424 nits of peak brightness, which fully covers the sRGB color gamut and has accurate colors thanks to its Delta E value of 0.8.

Weaknesses

The battery life is lacking, lasting only 6 hours and 33 minutes of web browsing or 8 hours and 58 minutes of video playback.
The cooling system can't keep up with competitors, causing the laptop to falter in performance tests.
The port selection is limited, with only two Thunderbolt 4 ports and no USB-A ports on the sides.
The speaker setup is decent but not impressive, despite being Harman Kardon branded.
The maximum boost of the Core i7 processor is lower than most competitors, at up to 30 watts and 2.9 GHz.
The laptop heats up slightly when under heavy use, with a hot spot of 41.4°C.
The soldered memory means that upgrading the RAM is not possible, which may be a concern for some users.
Read Full Reviews

Lenovo Legion Go

The Lenovo Legion Go handheld gaming PC has arrived in India, boasting impressive specs and a hefty price tag of nearly 90,000 rupees. Powered by an AMD Z1 extreme processor and Radeon Graphics, this device claims to be one of the most powerful on the market. With its massive 8.8-inch screen, detachable controllers, and kickstand, it's designed for comfort and portability. But can it deliver on performance and battery life? This review will put the Legion Go through its paces to find out if it's a must-have or just too expensive.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x Gen 2 is a laptop that embodies its intentions: to be light and deliver performance that outshines the competition in the fiercely competitive business market. With a slim aluminum chassis, wireless charging capabilities, and robust specs, this device is designed for productivity on-the-go. But does it truly excel? Our review will delve into its features, performance, and battery life, helping you determine if it's the ultimate portable champion.

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