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.
- How heavy is the Lenovo Legion Go S (8APU1, SteamOS, 2025)?
- 0.74 kg (1.63 lb). That's very light to carry.
- 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.
- Which operating systems are supported?
- Ships with Linux.
Ready to buy the Lenovo Legion Go S (8APU1, SteamOS, 2025)?
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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 these affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. Other markets not yet enrolled. How we make money. Verified 2026-05-20.
