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Steam Machine vs Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2

Compare key specifications, features and design side by side.

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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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Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2

Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2

  • 920 g.
  • Ryzen processor.
  • 32 GB RAM in this version.
  • Up to 2 TB storage.
  • 74 Wh battery.
KSh 250,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 is the better buy: it has more RAM (32 GB) and is lighter (about 920 g).

Weight

Steam Machine
2.6 kg
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2
920 g

Performance

Steam Machine
Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU processor
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Ryzen processor

Memory

Steam Machine
Up to 16 GB RAM
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2
32 GB RAM

Storage expansion

Steam Machine
High-speed microSD card slot
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2
MicroSD card reader

Processor

Steam Machine
Semi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU
Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Ryzen

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Steam Machine

  • Product type: Desktop gaming PC.

Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2

  • More memory: 32 GB RAM (vs 16 GB).
  • Lighter: about 920 g (vs 2.6 kg).
  • Product type: Handheld gaming PC.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PrioritySteam MachineLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Weight2.6 kgAbout 920 g
PerformanceSemi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU processorRyzen processor
MemoryUp to 16 GB RAM32 GB RAM
Storage expansionHigh-speed microSD card slotmicroSD card reader
Power supplyInternal power supply, AC 110–240VUSB-C charging
ProcessorSemi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPURyzen

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam MachineLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Brand—Lenovo
ModelSteam Machine (Valve 2026 generation)Legion Go (Gen 2)
Product typeDesktop gaming PCHandheld gaming PC

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam MachineLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Dimensions156 mm wide × 162.4 mm deep × 152 mm tall, or 148 mm tall without feetConsole: 206 × 136.7 × 22.95 mm; with controllers: 295.6 × 136.7 × 42.25 mm
Weight2.6 kgAround 920 g with controllers; manufacturer estimate

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam MachineLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
ProcessorSemi-custom AMD Zen 4 CPU; six cores/twelve threads; up to 4.8GHz; 30W CPU TDPRyzen
GraphicsSemi-custom AMD RDNA 3 GPU; 28 compute units; up to 2.45GHz sustained clock; 110W GPU TDPIntegrated AMD Radeon graphics with shared memory
Storage expansionHigh-speed microSD card slotmicroSD card reader

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam MachineLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Memory16GB DDR5 system RAM plus 8GB GDDR6 dedicated graphics memory32GB
Internal storage2TB, 512GB1TB, 2TB

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam MachineLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Battery and runtime—74Wh rechargeable lithium-ion battery; manufacturer Rapid Charge claim up to 50% in 30 minutes under supported conditions

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam MachineLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
System softwareSteamOS 3, based on Arch Linux; KDE Plasma desktop—

Display & Connectivity

Display & Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam MachineLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
PortsDisplayPort 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—
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth2×2 Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3 with dedicated antenna—
EthernetGigabit Ethernet—
HDR support—DisplayHDR True Black 1000 certified panel
Integrated display—8.8-inch OLED multi-touch screen; 1920 × 1200; 144Hz; 500-nit typical SDR and 1100-nit peak HDR brightness; 100% DCI-P3; Gorilla Glass 3

Gaming & Power

Gaming & Power specifications comparison
SpecificationSteam MachineLenovo Legion Go Gen 2
Power supplyInternal power supply; AC 110–240VUSB-C charging; regional configurations may include a 65W USB-C PD 3.0 adapter or no adapter
Controller support—Detachable controllers; sticks, D-pad, ABXY, triggers/bumpers, function buttons and a right-controller touchpad; FPS mode uses the right controller as a mouse

Similarities

  • Both offer up to 2 TB of storage.

In summary

The Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 is the better buy for almost everyone, with more RAM and a lighter build.

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