Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z1 Extreme)
Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS, Z1 Extreme)

SteamOS on an 8-inch 120 Hz handheld with Z1 Extreme power, the fastest way to skip Windows on a Legion.

  • AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (8 cores, 16 threads, Radeon 780M, 12 CUs)
  • 8"
  • 120 Hz
  • 55.5 Wh
  • 730 g

PCPR score

7.6

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Best price we’ve seen

$950Nov 9

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The short version

This Legion Go S pairs SteamOS with AMD's Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 32GB of LPDDR5X memory, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD and an 8-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS screen at 120 Hz with VRR, in a 730 g body with a 55.5 Wh battery. Reviewers found SteamOS clearly faster and simpler than the Windows variant and the frame rates strong, but criticized the price and a fiddly touchpad. It suits Steam players who want Deck-style software with more horsepower.

Pros

  • SteamOS interface is simpler to use than Windows 11, with better battery life, per Tom's Hardware
  • Ryzen Z1 Extreme with 32GB of LPDDR5X delivers strong handheld frame rates
  • 8-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS screen with 120 Hz and VRR support
  • Tom's Hardware's Z2 Go comparison showed SteamOS beating Windows 11 by about 4 to 15 fps on the same hardware

Cons

  • Tom's Hardware marked the price down as its main weakness
  • Touchpad precision drew criticism from Tom's Hardware
  • 55.5 Wh battery is smaller than Ally X's 80 Wh or the Claw 8 AI+'s 80 Wh
  • 730 g is heavier than the Steam Deck OLED

Best for

  • Steam players who prefer SteamOS over Windows
  • Buyers wanting a higher-resolution SteamOS screen than the Deck

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Configurations

ConfigurationProcessorGraphicsMemoryStoragePrice
Ryzen Z1 Extreme · 32GB · 1TB · SteamOSAMD Ryzen Z1 ExtremeAMD Radeon 780M (integrated)32 GB1 TB$950

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What you can upgrade later

Memory

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Full specifications

Core

Processor
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (8 cores, 16 threads, Radeon 780M, 12 CUs)

Display

Screen size
8"
Resolution
1920 x 1200
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Panel
IPS
Variable refresh rate
Yes

Memory

Memory
32 GB
Storage
1,000 GB

Power

Battery
55.5 Wh

Physical

Weight
730 g

Software

Operating system
SteamOS

Compatibility notes

  • Uses an M.2 2242 PCIe Gen 4 SSD, per Tom's Hardware
  • Two USB4 Type-C ports and a microSD reader

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Hardware

    Mixed

    Praised class-leading frame rates and a friendlier interface with longer battery life under SteamOS, but was critical of the price and a fiddly trackpad.

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  • PC Gamer

    Positive

    Rated it a comfortable handheld whose speed and lightweight SteamOS setup place it among the leading devices, while noting a few imperfections.

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Common questions

Does the SteamOS version perform better than the Windows Legion Go S?

Yes on the same hardware. Tom's Hardware's Z2 Go comparison found SteamOS ahead of Windows 11 by roughly 4 to 15 fps in its tests, and this Z1 Extreme model posted leading frame rates.

Is the display variable refresh rate?

PC Gamer reports VRR support on the 8-inch 120 Hz panel, and Tom's Hardware confirms the 1920 x 1200 IPS touchscreen.

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