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Legion Go 8APU1 vs Legion Go S SteamOS / Windows

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Legion Go 8APU1
Legion Go 8APU17.4Good· Top score
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The short verdict

Legion Go 8APU1 edges it on score

The Legion Go 8APU1 leads overall; pick the Legion Go S SteamOS / Windows if its strengths below matter more to you.

Legion Go 8APU1
7.4
Legion Go S SteamOS / Windows
7.2
Choose the Legion Go 8APU1 if
  • Large screen handheld PC, detachable controls
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Choose the Legion Go S SteamOS / Windows if
  • SteamOS alternative to Steam Deck
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theLegion Go 8APU10 wins
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Why pick theLegion Go S SteamOS / Windows1 win
−114 gLighter in the hand740 vs 854 g
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Display5 differences
Screen size
8.8"
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Resolution
2560 x 1600
1920 x 1200
Consoles Display Diagonal In
8.8
8
Display Refresh Rate
144
120
Max Refresh Rate
144
120
Touchscreen
1
1
Performance6 differences
RAM
16
32
Storage (max)
512
1024
Cpu Name
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
AMD Ryzen Z2 Go / Z1 Extreme options
Expandable Storage
1
1
Gpu Name
AMD RDNA 3
AMD RDNA graphics
Ram Type
LPDDR5X 7500
LPDDR5X
Storage Type
M.2 2242 NVMe SSD
NVMe SSD
Battery & charging2 differences
Battery Capacity Wh
49.2 mAh
55.5 mAh
Consoles Battery Capacity Wh
49.2 mAh
55.5 mAh
Design1 difference
Weight
854 g
740 g
Connectivity1 difference
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth
Hdr Support
0
0
General2 differences
Released
October 31, 2023
May 25, 2025
Short Name
Legion Go 8APU1
Legion Go S SteamOS / Windows
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