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Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) vs Lenovo Legion Go 2
Get the Legion Go S. Lighter, simpler with SteamOS, and far cheaper. The Legion Go 2 has a far better OLED, a faster chip and detachable controllers, but it's heavy and runs Windows.
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Which one is for you?
Legion Go S SteamOS
Games on Steam, light and simple, value? Then it's the Legion Go S.
Is the Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) worth it?Legion Go 2
Get the Legion Go 2 if this sounds like you: the best handheld screen, desk play with controllers off, Windows.
Is the Lenovo Legion Go 2 worth it?Key differences
Legion Go S SteamOSLegion Go 2
Screen
8-inch LCD, 120Hz
8.8-inch OLED, 144Hz✓
System
SteamOS✓
Windows 11
Controllers
Built in
Detachable, with kickstand✓
Weight
About 730g✓
About 920g
Price
Much lower✓
Much higher
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: PC Gamer, Engadget, Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 4 Nov 2026How we decide