Lenovo Legion Go vs Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows, Z1 Extreme)
Lenovo Legion Go ($699) 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 | Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows, Z1 Extreme) |
| Price | $699 | $1,299.99 |
| Weight | 854g | 740g |
| Display | 8.8" QHD+ 144Hz IPS | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 120Hz, 500 nits, 100% sRGB |
| Chip | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme |
| Battery | 49.2Wh (1.5–4h) | 55.5Wh |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5X | 32GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 512GB SSD | 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD |
| Controllers | Detachable Joy-Con style | — |
| OS | — | Windows 11 Home |
| 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 (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 is the better value at $699. If weight matters most, Lenovo Legion Go S (Windows, Z1 Extreme) carries lighter at 740g. Both are part of our curated pc handheld index — tap through to check current pricing.