Device comparison

Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 vs. Lenovo Legion Go S

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
Legion Go S
Better screen
Legion Go Gen 2
More portable
Legion Go S
Newer model
Legion Go Gen 2

Main differences

  • Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has similar emulation coverage to Lenovo Legion Go S.
  • Lenovo Legion Go S is about $851 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Lenovo Legion Go S is about 22% lighter.
  • Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has a 144 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz IPS on Lenovo Legion Go S.
  • Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 runs Windows 11; Lenovo Legion Go S runs Linux (Steam OS) / Windows 11.

Lenovo

Legion Go Gen 2

Details
Price
$1,350
OS
Windows 11
Released
Oct 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.8 inch OLED Touchscreen
Weight
938 grams

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Lenovo

Legion Go S

Details
Price
$499
OS
Linux (Steam OS) / Windows 11
Released
Feb 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.0 inch IPS
Weight
727 grams

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Specs

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SpecLegion Go Gen 2Legion Go S
Price$1,350$499
OSWindows 11Linux (Steam OS) / Windows 11
Screen8.8 inch8.0 inch
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
PanelOLED TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetAMD Ryzen Z2 ExtremeAMD Ryzen Z2 Go
CPUAMD Zen 5AMD Zen 3+
GPUAMD RDNA 3.5AMD Radeon 680M
RAM32 GB LPDDR5X16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5
StorageInternal 2 TB, External MicroSDInternal 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 2242 SSD (Support for 2280), External MicroSD
Battery74 Wh55 Wh
Weight938 grams727 grams
Dimensions?299 mm x 127 mm x 23 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemLegion Go Gen 2Legion Go S
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • Legion Go Gen 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Legion Go Gen 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go Gen 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Legion Go S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 and the Lenovo Legion Go S?
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has similar emulation coverage to Lenovo Legion Go S. Lenovo Legion Go S is about $851 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Lenovo Legion Go S is about 22% lighter. Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 has a 144 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz IPS on Lenovo Legion Go S. Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 runs Windows 11; Lenovo Legion Go S runs Linux (Steam OS) / Windows 11.
Which is cheaper, the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 or the Lenovo Legion Go S?
The Lenovo Legion Go S is the cheaper of the two at around $499, roughly $851 less than the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 or the Lenovo Legion Go S?
The Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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