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Legion Go S SteamOS / Windows
Lenovo · Released May 25, 2025

Legion Go S SteamOS / Windows

Lenovo's Legion Go S is a comfortable 8-inch handheld that runs SteamOS or Windows 11.

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7.2/10What the pros sayVery goodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the Legion Go S with SteamOS if you want a Steam Deck alternative with a bigger, brighter 8-inch 120Hz screen and a comfortable grip: reviewers liked SteamOS on it far more than Windows. Skip the Windows version, which reviewers found clunky on a small screen, and skip the base Z2 Go model if you want strong performance, since its chip is modest for the screen's resolution. Battery life is only okay, and the touchpad is tiny.

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Key specs
Storage
1024
Display
8" (203 mm)
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Specs that matter

Body
Weight
1.63 lb (740 g)
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Weight1.63 lb (740 g)
66 attributes · See all specifications
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Legion Go S with SteamOS if you want a Steam Deck alternative with a bigger, brighter 8-inch 120Hz screen and a comfortable grip: reviewers liked SteamOS on it far more than Windows. Skip the Windows version, which reviewers found clunky on a small screen, and skip the base Z2 Go model if you want strong performance, since its chip is modest for the screen's resolution. Battery life is only okay, and the touchpad is tiny.

Best for

SteamOS alternative to Steam Deck

Not for

Windows-only buyers, and anyone who wants long battery life.

Main strengthBright 8-inch 120Hz screen
Main weaknessModest performance on base model
Reasons to buy
Bright 8-inch 120Hz screen
Comfortable shape and controls
Native SteamOS option
Good audio
Reasons to avoid
Modest performance on base model
Middling battery life
Windows version feels clunky
Measured view7.2/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

66 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Steam Deck LCD
256GB
Steam Deck OLED
16GB, 512GB
Refresh rate
120 Hz with VRR
Resolution
1920 x 1200 (16:10), 283 PPI
Display
8.0-inch IPS LCD, glossy touchscreen
Screen size
8″
Touchscreen
1
Display Panel Type
IPS LCD
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Hdr Support
0
Max Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Max Resolution
USB-C external
Storage
512GB or 1TB M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 SSD
RAM
16GB (Z2 Go) or 32GB (Z1 Extreme) LPDDR5X-6400
GPU
RDNA 2, 12 CUs (Z2 Go) or RDNA 3 Radeon 780M, 12 CUs (Z1 Extreme)
Gpu Name
AMD RDNA graphics
Cpu Name
AMD Ryzen Z2 Go / Z1 Extreme options
Red Dead Redemption 2 (Legion at 25W)\
41.5 fps (15W max)
Battery Capacity Wh
55.5 mAh
Battery life & portability
Steam Deck OLED
Cyberpunk 2077 battery runtime
1h 31m
Battery
55.5 Wh
Connectivity
2x USB4 (40 Gbps), microSD, 3.5mm, Wi-Fi 6E
Wifi Version
Wi-Fi 6E
Ray Tracing Support
1
Peak performance
Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)
Drift-proof controls
Legion Go S
Image quality / HDR
Steam Deck OLED
RTS / desktop / emulation UI
Steam Deck OLED
Lowest price into SteamOS
Legion Go S (Z2 Go)
Your priority
Best pick
Legion Go S
Z2 Go, 16GB, 512GB
Model
Config
Doom Eternal
66 fps
The Witcher 3
66 fps
Returnal (1200p, High)
~24 fps
Legion Go S (same hardware)
Windows 11
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
58 fps
Black Myth: Wukong
44 fps
Cyberpunk 2077
47 fps
Forza Horizon 5
~65 fps
Game (matched ~15W, SteamOS)
Steam Deck OLED
2026 starting price (SteamOS)
$599.99 (Z2 Go) / $829.99 (Z1 Extreme)
Trackpads
None (touchscreen only)
Thumbsticks
Hall-effect (drift-resistant), offset layout
Peak brightness
~500 nits (SDR)
Operating system
SteamOS 3 (Arch-based)
SteamOS edition release
May 25, 2025
Steam Deck vs Switch 2
$789 vs $449.99
Bazzite vs SteamOS
NVIDIA and 20+ Handhelds
ROG Xbox Ally X vs Legion Go 2
$999 vs $1,349
Steam Deck vs ROG Ally
$789 OLED vs $999 120Hz
Expandable Storage
1 GB
Storage Type
NVMe SSD
Ram Type
LPDDR5X
Resolution
1920 x 1200
Storage
1024 GB
RAM
32 GB
Subcategory
handheld_pc
Short Name
Legion Go S SteamOS / Windows
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth
Release Date
May 25, 2025
Dimensions
299 x 127 x 22.6 mm
Weight
~738 g
Ethernet
0
Launch Price Usd
599
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