Lenovo Legion Go vs Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z2 Go)
Lenovo Legion Go ($699) vs Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z2 Go) ($699.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pc handheld.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Go | Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z2 Go) |
| Price | $699 | $699.99 |
| Weight | 854g | 740g |
| Display | 8.8" QHD+ 144Hz IPS | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 120Hz, 500 nits, 100% sRGB |
| Chip | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go |
| Battery | 49.2Wh (1.5–4h) | 55.5Wh |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X | 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512GB SSD | 512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| Controllers | Detachable Joy-Con style | — |
| OS | — | SteamOS |
| Wireless | — | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Weight | — | 740g (1.63 lb, Lenovo launch spec) |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Legion Go
- 8.8" largest QHD+ display
- Detachable controller design
- 144Hz refresh rate
- FPS mode trackpad
- Upgradeable SSD
- 854g heaviest in class
- Battery life suffers at QHD+
- Detachables add bulk
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 is the better value at $699. If weight matters most, Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z2 Go) carries lighter at 740g. Both are part of our curated pc handheld index — tap through to check current pricing.