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Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 23
Lenovo Details 14.9mm, 556g Legion C700 Ahead of August 2026 China Launch
Updated
Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 23

Lenovo Details 14.9mm, 556g Legion C700 Ahead of August 2026 China Launch

3 articles · Updated · Notebookcheck.net · Jul 23

Summary

  • Lenovo said its Legion C700 gaming handheld will measure 14.9mm thick and weigh about 556 grams when it launches in China in August 2026.
  • The slim build aligns with Lenovo’s cloud-handheld positioning, which reduces the need for heavier onboard gaming hardware.
  • Lenovo has also confirmed a 7.82-inch 120Hz display and TMR thumbsticks, a setup aimed at smoother play and avoiding stick drift.
  • At 556 grams, the C700 undercuts Lenovo’s 730-gram Legion Go S and Asus’s 678-gram ROG Ally X; wider global availability remains unclear because the device is being developed with Tencent.

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