Lenovo Legion Go S specifications (8APU1 and 8ARP1, Windows or SteamOS)
The Legion Go S is Lenovo’s one-piece 8-inch handheld. Both machine types are sold with either Windows 11 Home or SteamOS. Valve lists the Legion Go S among the devices officially “Powered by SteamOS”, alongside Steam Deck, Steam Machine and Steam Frame.
| Legion Go S 8APU1 | Legion Go S 8ARP1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home or SteamOS[1] | Windows 11 Home or SteamOS[2] |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme: 8 cores / 16 threads, 3.3–5.1 GHz[1] | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go: 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.0–4.3 GHz[2] |
| Memory | 16 or 32 GB LPDDR5X-7500, soldered[1] | 16 or 32 GB LPDDR5-6400 or LPDDR5X-6400, soldered[2] |
| Storage | 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 2242; one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 slot[1] | 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 2242; one PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 slot[2] |
| Display | 8-inch IPS, 1920 × 1200, 48–120 Hz VRR, 500 nits, touch[1] | 8-inch IPS, 1920 × 1200, 48–120 Hz VRR, 500 nits, touch[2] |
| USB-C | 2× USB4 40 Gbps (PD 65–100 W in, 15 W out, DisplayPort 1.4)[1] | 2× USB4 40 Gbps (PD 65–100 W in, 15 W out, DisplayPort 1.4)[2] |
| Battery | 55.5 Wh; Super Rapid Charge 0–70 % in 30 min[1] | 55.5 Wh; Super Rapid Charge 0–70 % in 30 min[2] |
| Weight | around 740 g[1] | around 740 g[2] |
Highlighted rows differ between models.
8APU1 vs 8ARP1
The chassis, screen, battery and ports are the same. The difference is the chip:
- 8APU1: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 8 cores and 16 threads at 3.3–5.1 GHz, with LPDDR5X-7500.
- 8ARP1: AMD Ryzen Z2 Go, 4 cores and 8 threads at 3.0–4.3 GHz, with LPDDR5 or LPDDR5X at 6400.
Both come with 16 or 32 GB of soldered memory that can’t be upgraded. Storage is a 512 GB or 1 TB M.2 2242 SSD in a PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2280 slot.
Screen and charging
The 8-inch IPS touchscreen runs at 1920 × 1200 with VRR from 48 to 120 Hz and 500 nits. The 55.5 Wh battery supports Super Rapid Charge, which Lenovo rates at 0–30% in 10 minutes, 0–70% in 30 minutes and full in 80 minutes. Both USB-C ports are USB4 40 Gbps, with 65–100 W power input, 15 W output and DisplayPort 1.4.
| Device | With | Status | Conditions / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenovo Legion Go S 8APU1 (Ryzen Z1 Extreme) | SteamOS | Supported[1,3] | Sold with SteamOS or Windows 11; Valve lists Legion Go S as officially Powered by SteamOS. |
The detachable-controller model: Legion Go. Valve’s own SteamOS handheld: Steam Deck OLED vs LCD.
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