Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z2 Go) vs Lenovo Legion Go 2 (Windows, Z2 Extreme)
Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z2 Go) ($699.99) vs Lenovo Legion Go 2 (Windows, Z2 Extreme) ($1,349.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pc handheld.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z2 Go) | Lenovo Legion Go 2 (Windows, Z2 Extreme) |
| Price | $699.99 | $1,349.99 |
| Weight | 740g | 920g |
| Display | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 120Hz, 500 nits, 100% sRGB | 8.8" 1920x1200 OLED, 144Hz VRR, HDR 1000 True Black, 100% DCI-P3 |
| Chip | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go | AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X | 32GB LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD | 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, microSD |
| Battery | 55.5Wh | 74Wh |
| OS | SteamOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | — |
| Weight | 740g (1.63 lb, Lenovo launch spec) | 920g with controllers (710g handheld, 210g controllers, Lenovo launch spec) |
| Controllers | — | Detachable, with kickstand |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z2 Go)
- SteamOS gives a console-style Steam experience
- Integrated controllers keep it at 740g
- Cheapest way into the Legion Go S line
- Z2 Go is the entry-level chip
- Lenovo's price has risen from the $499 launch to $699.99
- 55.5Wh is a small battery for a handheld PC
Lenovo Legion Go 2 (Windows, Z2 Extreme)
- Large 144Hz OLED screen
- Detachable controllers and a kickstand
- 74Wh battery, 50% more than the original
- 920g is heavy for a handheld
- Launch price was $1,349.99 and Lenovo has since raised prices during the memory shortage
- The US Lenovo store no longer lists it
Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z2 Go) is the better value at $699.99. Both are part of our curated pc handheld index — tap through to check current pricing.