Legion Go S (8APU1, SteamOS, 2025)
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Lenovo · 2025
Lenovo Legion Go S
8APU1, SteamOS, 2025
An 8 inch 1920x1200 120Hz Windows-free handheld that ships with SteamOS on a Ryzen Z2 Go for 600 dollars, real laptop tasks are awkward on a handheld but Linux gaming is out of the box and out-performs the Windows variant on identical silicon.
from € 650 $600 RRP
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- Best for gaming
- Linux: out of box
Scorecard
Mean of six category scores, 0 to 10. Compiled from public sources. How we rate.
Strongest on display and value, weakest on battery and keyboard.
- Battery 3/10
- Display 7/10
- Build 6/10
- Keyboard 3/10
- Speed 6/10
- Value 7/10
Worth knowing
Stands out
- Linux runs out of the box
- Bright 500-nit screen, readable in sunlight
- 120Hz screen, smoother motion
- Light at 0.74 kg
Watch for
- RAM is soldered, no upgrade later
Linux
Excellent · Best on arch. Confidence: medium · How we score
Linux compatibility, per distro
- Arch Out of the box
- Wi-Fi : works
- Bluetooth : works
- Fingerprint : unknown
- Webcam : unknown
- Audio : works
- Suspend : works
Ships with Valve's SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) preinstalled, the first non-Steam Deck handheld with SteamOS as the factory OS. Multiple reviews confirm the Z2 Go variant outperforms the Windows Legion Go S on identical hardware.
Tom's Hardware: Lenovo Legion Go S (SteamOS) review →Show full report
This is a handheld, the on-screen keyboard takes the keyboard slot. Battery on heavy gaming is 2 to 3 hours.
See the broader picture in the Linux compatibility hub, the full compatibility matrix, and the buying guides.
Specs
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go |
|---|---|
| GPU | AMD Radeon Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB (soldered, not upgradeable) |
| Storage | 512 GB |
| Screen | 8" 1920x1200 @ 120Hz, 500 nitsvery bright, easy in direct sun, smoother scrolling and motion |
| Weight | 0.74 kgvery light to carry |
| Battery | 55 Wh, around 3 h real-world |
Common questions
- Does the Lenovo Legion Go S (8APU1, SteamOS, 2025) work with Linux?
- Yes, on a clean install it works with no tweaking (verified on Arch). Ships with Valve's SteamOS 3 (Arch-based) preinstalled, the first non-Steam Deck handheld with SteamOS as the factory OS.
- What does the Lenovo Legion Go S (8APU1, SteamOS, 2025) cost?
- RRP is about 600 USD (650 EUR in the EU); street price is often lower.
- Is the Lenovo Legion Go S (8APU1, SteamOS, 2025) good for gaming?
- For gaming we score it 7/10 on value and 6/10 on performance.
- How heavy is the Lenovo Legion Go S (8APU1, SteamOS, 2025)?
- 0.74 kg (1.63 lb). That's easy to carry all day.
- What's the battery life like?
- A 55 Wh pack, around 3 hours real-world mixed use. We score battery 3/10.
- Can I upgrade the RAM or storage?
- RAM is soldered, so the 16 GB it ships with is the RAM it dies with. Storage starts at 512 GB on this configuration.
Ready to buy the Lenovo Legion Go S (8APU1, SteamOS, 2025)?
Prices are indicative. How we make money.
from € 650 $600 RRP
Check price on Amazon Also buy direct at LenovoShown in EURUSD, switch with the currency toggle in the header. This is an indicative RRP, not a live price.
As an Amazon Associate (US, NL, DE, UK programs), qualifying purchases via this link may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-20.
