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Lenovo Legion Go S vs Steam Machine

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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Lenovo Legion Go S

Lenovo Legion Go S

  • Up to 1 TB storage.
  • 55.5 Wh battery.
  • Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Weighs about 740 g.
  • Power supply: USB-C charging.
KSh 83,000Out of Stock
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Steam Machine

Steam Machine

  • 2,600 g.
  • Runs SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktop.
  • Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU processor.
  • Up to 16 GB RAM.
  • Up to 2 TB storage.
KSh 150,000Out of Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Lenovo Legion Go S is the better buy: it is lighter (about 740 g).

Weight

Lenovo Legion Go S
About 740 g
Steam Machine
2.6 kg

Storage

Lenovo Legion Go S
Up to 1 TB storage
Steam Machine
Up to 2 TB storage

Wi-Fi and Bluetooth

Lenovo Legion Go S
Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2×2, bluetooth 5.3
Steam Machine
2×2 Wi-Fi 6E, bluetooth 5.3 with dedicated antenna

Product type

Lenovo Legion Go S
Handheld gaming PC
Steam Machine
Desktop gaming PC

Graphics

Lenovo Legion Go S
Integrated AMD Radeon graphics with shared memory
Steam Machine
Semi-custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Lenovo Legion Go S

  • Lighter: about 740 g (vs 2.6 kg).
  • Product type: Handheld gaming PC.

Steam Machine

  • Product type: Desktop gaming PC.

What matters most to you?

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityLenovo Legion Go SSteam Machine
WeightAbout 740 g2.6 kg
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 2 TB storage
Power supplyUSB-C chargingInternal power supply, AC 110–240V
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2×2, bluetooth 5.32×2 Wi-Fi 6E, bluetooth 5.3 with dedicated antenna
Product typeHandheld gaming PCDesktop gaming PC
GraphicsIntegrated AMD Radeon graphics with shared memorySemi-custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Go SSteam Machine
BrandLenovo—
ModelLegion Go SSteam Machine (Valve 2026 generation)
Product typeHandheld gaming PCDesktop gaming PC

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Go SSteam Machine
Dimensions298.5 × 127.55 × 22.6–43.4 mm; manufacturer measurements can vary by configuration156 mm wide × 162.4 mm deep × 152 mm tall, or 148 mm tall without feet
WeightAround 740 g; manufacturer estimate varies by configuration2.6 kg

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Go SSteam Machine
GraphicsIntegrated AMD Radeon graphics with shared memorySemi-custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU; 28 compute units; up to 2.45GHz sustained clock; 110W GPU TDP
Storage expansionmicroSD card readerHigh-speed microSD card slot
Processor—Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU; six cores/twelve threads; up to 4.8GHz; 30W CPU TDP

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Go SSteam Machine
Internal storage1TB, 512GB2TB, 512GB
Memory—16GB DDR5 system RAM plus 8GB GDDR6 dedicated graphics memory

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Go SSteam Machine
Battery and runtime55.5Wh rechargeable lithium-ion battery; runtime depends on the processor/configuration and use—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Go SSteam Machine
System software—SteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktop

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Go SSteam Machine
Integrated display8-inch IPS-type touchscreen; 1920 × 1200; 48–120Hz variable refresh; 500-nit brightness; 100% sRGB; ten-point touch—
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2×2; Bluetooth 5.32×2 Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3 with dedicated antenna
Ports—DisplayPort 1.4 and HDMI 2.0; two front USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two rear USB-A 2.0 ports and one rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port
Ethernet—Gigabit Ethernet

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationLenovo Legion Go SSteam Machine
Controller supportIntegrated sticks, D-pad, ABXY buttons, triggers, bumpers, Y1/Y2 buttons and touchpad—
Power supplyUSB-C charging; regional configurations may include a 65W USB-C PD 3.0 adapter or no adapterInternal power supply; AC 110–240V

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.

In summary

The Lenovo Legion Go S is the better buy for almost everyone, with a lighter build.

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In-stock alternatives

ROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2For Lenovo Legion Go SROG Xbox Ally AMD Ryzen Z2View product ↗Steam Deck OLEDFor Lenovo Legion Go SSteam Deck OLEDView product ↗Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2For Steam MachineLenovo Legion Go Gen 2View product ↗

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