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Let’s take a look at Lenovo’s latest handheld, the recently released Lenovo Legion Go S. It comes with a bigger battery and better display.
The Lenovo Legion Go S is the latets ergonomic machine from Lenovo. Amid the release of multiple handhelds from different companies, the Legion Go S stands out due to its easy-to-use design and other upgrades. like a larger display, better triggers, and much more.
This is Lenovo’s attempt at making a handheld for the public with Windows 11 and an updated game launcher. It comes with the new AMD Ryzen Z2 chip. It has ditched the detachable controller for a unibody design. Let’s take a deeper look at the newly launched Legion Go S.
Legion Go S Specifications
Released in January 2025, the Legion Go S was launched as a lite version of the Legion Go, with a lower price tag and a more efficient processor. It comes in a much smaller size, which makes it easier to hold for longer periods of time.
SPECIFICATIONS
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home |
| Graphics | Integrated AMD Radeon Graphics |
| Memory | 32GB 6400MHz LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe SSD |
| Battery | 55.5WHr |
| Audio | 2x2W Integrated Speaker System, Dual Array Mic |
| Ports/Slots | Headphone/mic combo port, 2x USB4 (40Gb/s data transfer DisplayPort 1.4 + Power Delivery) |
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 6E 802.11AX, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Display | 8-inch (1920×1200) 16:10 aspect ratio, 120Hz variable refresh rate, 100% sRGB, 500 nits, Touchscreen |
| Weight | 730g |
Lenovo Legion Go S Display
The display of the Legion Go is part of the reason why the device has a cult following. The 8-inch 120Hz IPS LCD on the Legion Go S is a step up when it comes to the overall design. It supports up to 1920 by 1200 resolution, which can get very bright, much more than the competition. The small bezels make the display look much better than what the specs indicate.
The only issue with the display is that, reportedly, it may run into problems as games don’t support the 1920×1200 resolution natively. Thus, you may have to do some tweaks. That said, games also look great when running at a lower 720p resolution.
Lenovo Legion Go S Performance
Performance is one of the major points when considering any handheld. The Lenovo Legion Go S comes with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Go chip, 32 GB of RAM, and 1TB SSD storage. The Ryzen Z2 Go APU is built on the Zen3+ and RDNA 2 technology, with a 4-core, 8-thread configuration, with a base clock speed of 3.0GHz and 4.3GHz max boost clock speed.
The included RDNA 2 AMD Radeon Graphics is more energy-efficient since the Legion Go S comes with a longer battery life and a cheaper price. The device reportedly performs slower on heavier games compared to other handhelds and requires resolution to be turned down at higher frames.
The Legion Go S runs cooler and quieter due to running a more efficient chip. The ColdFront tech used by Lenovo keeps the Legion Go S cool and quiet even under heavy load.
Battery Life
The Legion Go S has a 55.5WHr battery. While the battery size is not remarkable, reportedly, it can run for up to 1 hour and 30 minutes on native settings and 120Hz. Among handhelds in this price range, it has a very standard battery life.
The device has support for rapid charging. It comes with a 65W USB-C charger. It can charge the device up to 90% in under an hour.
Design and Comfort
The Lenovo Legion Go S has considerably better ergonomics than its competitors and its predecessor, the Legion Go. It has flat-face buttons that are clicky and shallow, more grippy corners, and better button placement.
The L2 and R2 triggers on it have trigger locks that let the user set their respective actuation points. For playing FPS games, the trigger can be set to a shorter travel distance, and for racing games, it can be set to a longer travel distance.
Two programmable back buttons are placed behind the handheld where the middle fingers rest, which makes them more intuitive to use. The Hall effect joysticks provide a smooth and accurate feel.
The Legion Go S has a small touchpad located under the right joystick. While the size of the mousepad might leave a lot to be desired, reportedly it works better than it looks.
Overall, the Lenovo Legion Go S is a feature-rich, ergonomic portable. It has a good 120Hz 8-inch display and an easy-to-use launcher. The primary disadvantages of this handheld are its low performance and unoptimized Windows 11. However, if you are in the market for a small ergonomic gaming handheld, this is a good option.
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