Windows Central70
Excellent design, screen and controls, but the entry-level chip underperforms for the price and Windows software support is weak.
Lenovo Legion Go S
4 expert reviews#6 of 6 handheld game consoles
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recommend
recommend
Best for comfort and big screen
Critics’ consensus
4 professional reviewers tested the Lenovo Legion Go S, and 0 recommend it.
Reviewed by Windows Central, Tom's Hardware, Expert Reviews and 1 more
The catch: The chip is too weak for the price, and Windows suits handhelds poorly.
Critics agree
Scores run from 60 to 70All 4 scores printed by the outlets
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
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What do critics say about the Lenovo Legion Go S?
Tom's Hardware60
Slightly lighter and more comfortable than the original Legion Go, but it gives up detachable controllers and screen quality and can be slower at peak power.
Expert Reviews60
Comfortable, with a big bright screen and great controls, but the weak chip and Windows make demanding AAA games a compromise.
WIRED60
Decent hardware with a vivid screen and reasonable battery life, but Windows touch support and weak performance for modern games make for a frustrating experience.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
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What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Is the Lenovo Legion Go S worth it?
Critics are divided: 0 of 4 recommend it. The chip is too weak for the price, and Windows suits handhelds poorly.
Do critics agree about the Lenovo Legion Go S?
Critics agree: scores range from 60 (Tom's Hardware) to 70 (Windows Central), a spread of 10 points across 4 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What is the best alternative to the Lenovo Legion Go S?
The Nintendo Switch 2 (critic score 86), best overall.