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Lenovo Legion Go S
First SteamOS alternative
LenovoSteamOS / Windows 11
Price~$590Score82/100Bat55.5WhrWt~570g
MSRP updated Dec 2025
- 8" 120Hz display
- SteamOS option
- Compact design
Bottom line
First SteamOS alternative.
- Strongest suit
- Emulation (86/100)
- Best for
- SteamOS with larger screen than Deck
- Main tradeoff
- Ryzen Z2 Go less powerful than competition
Summary generated from this device's catalog data — not a hands-on review.
Best for
Where this handheld shines the most
- SteamOS with larger screen than Deck
- Good value at current sale price
- Sleek unibody design
Watch outs
Tradeoffs to know before buying
- Ryzen Z2 Go less powerful than competition
- No detachable controllers
- Relatively new platform
Full specs
Quick reference pulled straight from the catalog.
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Go S |
|---|---|
| Display | 8" IPS 1920x1200 120Hz VRR |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X-6400 |
| Storage | 512GB-1TB PCIe 4.0 |
| Battery | 55.5Whr |
| Weight | ~570g |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.3 |
| Ports | USB-C, microSD, 3.5mm |
| OS | SteamOS / Windows 11 |
Performance scores
Spec-based catalog ratings by play style, 0-100
PC Gaming
84
Emulation
86
AAA Games
78
Portability
80
Battery
81
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