PC Gamer91
Described as a real step up for handheld PCs, pairing SteamOS with capable hardware.
Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS
5 expert reviews#2 of 7 handheld game consoles
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recommend
recommend
Best for a console-like PC handheld
Critics’ consensus
5 professional reviewers tested the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: speed and ease of use. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by PC Gamer, Windows Central, Trusted Reviews and 2 more
The catch: It is expensive, with noisy fans and average battery life.
Critics agree
Scores run from 80 to 91All 5 scores printed by the outlets
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What do critics say about the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS?
Windows Central90
The reviewer likes this SteamOS handheld as a stronger, better-screened alternative to the Steam Deck.
Trusted Reviews90
A potent SteamOS handheld that beats the Steam Deck on power, screen and ergonomics, and is worth the extra money for the convenience.
Tom's Hardware80
Top-tier handheld performance on SteamOS, but the Z1 Extreme unit is expensive.
How-To Geek80
The closest thing yet to a Steam Deck 2 for power, price and ease of use.
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
Speed2 of 5
Ease of use2 of 5
Design2 of 5
What critics dislike most
Price2 of 5
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Common questions
Is the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS worth it?
Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. It is expensive, with noisy fans and average battery life.
Do critics agree about the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (Tom's Hardware) to 91 (PC Gamer), a spread of 11 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS?
Price (2 of 5 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS?
The Nintendo Switch 2 (critic score 86), top pick, narrowly.