Lenovo
Legion Go S
- 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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Device comparison
Lenovo Legion Go S vs. AYANEO Pocket DMG
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- AYANEO Pocket DMG
- Better screen
- Legion Go S
- More portable
- AYANEO Pocket DMG
- Newer model
- Legion Go S
Main differences
- Lenovo Legion Go S has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket DMG.
- AYANEO Pocket DMG is about $159 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- AYANEO Pocket DMG is roughly 64% smaller and 62% lighter.
- Lenovo Legion Go S has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on AYANEO Pocket DMG.
- Lenovo Legion Go S runs Linux (Steam OS) / Windows 11; AYANEO Pocket DMG runs Android 13.
Details
AYANEO
AYANEO Pocket DMG
- Price
- $340
- OS
- Android 13
- Released
- Nov 2024
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 3.92 inch OLED
- Weight
- 278 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | Legion Go S | AYANEO Pocket DMG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499 | $340 |
| OS | Linux (Steam OS) / Windows 11 | Android 13 |
| Screen | 8.0 inch | 3.92 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 31:27 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1240 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | OLED |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 |
| CPU | AMD Zen 3+ | Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 680M | Qualcomm Adreno A32 |
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB |
| Storage | Internal 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 2242 SSD (Support for 2280), External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB (UFS 3.1) |
| Battery | 55 Wh | 6000 mAh |
| Weight | 727 grams | 278 grams |
| Dimensions | 299 mm x 127 mm x 23 mm | 91.5 mm x 151 mm x 15 - 22.3 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| Analog triggers | Yes | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- Legion Go S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket DMG DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- Legion Go S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket DMG 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
- AYANEO Pocket DMG GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Legion Go S N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket DMG N64: Nintendo 64: 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
- AYANEO Pocket DMG NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Legion Go S PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket DMG PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Legion Go S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket DMG PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
- AYANEO Pocket DMG PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
- Legion Go S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket DMG PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Legion Go S Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket DMG Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
- AYANEO Pocket DMG SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
- AYANEO Pocket DMG Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Legion Go S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket DMG Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
- AYANEO Pocket DMG Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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
- AYANEO Pocket DMG Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
- AYANEO Pocket DMG Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Legion Go S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket DMG GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Legion Go S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket DMG Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Lenovo Legion Go S and the AYANEO Pocket DMG?
- Lenovo Legion Go S has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket DMG. AYANEO Pocket DMG is about $159 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket DMG is roughly 64% smaller and 62% lighter. Lenovo Legion Go S has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on AYANEO Pocket DMG. Lenovo Legion Go S runs Linux (Steam OS) / Windows 11; AYANEO Pocket DMG runs Android 13.
- Which is cheaper, the Lenovo Legion Go S or the AYANEO Pocket DMG?
- The AYANEO Pocket DMG is the cheaper of the two at around $340, roughly $159 less than the Lenovo Legion Go S based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Lenovo Legion Go S or the AYANEO Pocket DMG?
- The Lenovo Legion Go S is the newer model, released in 2025.
