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Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z2 Go) vs Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows, Z1 Extreme)
Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z2 Go) ($699.99) vs Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows, Z1 Extreme) ($1,299.99) — 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 S (Windows, Z1 Extreme) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699.99 | $1,299.99 |
| Weight | 740g | 740g |
| Display | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 120Hz, 500 nits, 100% sRGB | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 120Hz, 500 nits, 100% sRGB |
| Chip | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X | 32GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD | 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| Battery | 55.5Wh | 55.5Wh |
| OS | SteamOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Weight | 740g (1.63 lb, Lenovo launch spec) | 740g (1.63 lb, Lenovo launch spec) |
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 S (Windows, Z1 Extreme)
- Z1 Extreme and 32GB RAM in a 740g body
- Full Windows for any game store
- Three months of Game Pass included
- $1,299.99 is a big jump from the $730 launch price
- 55.5Wh battery is smaller than rival handhelds
- Integrated controllers cannot be detached
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.
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