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Lenovo Legion Go — Z1 Extreme · 8.8″ QHD+ · Detachable controllers
Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Go

Z1 Extreme · 8.8″ QHD+ · Detachable controllers

87
/ 100
From $749
VS
Lenovo Legion Go wins by 5
Xbox Series S — Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target
Microsoft

Xbox Series S

Zen 2 · 4 TFLOPS RDNA 2 · 1440p target

82
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Lenovo Legion Go takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Lenovo Legion Go lands at 87 and Xbox Series S at 82. That puts Lenovo Legion Go ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Lenovo Legion Go if…

  • ✓8.8″ QHD+ display
  • ✓Detachable Joy-Con-style controllers
  • ✓FPS mode mouse-style controls

Pick Xbox Series S if…

  • ✓Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
  • ✓Compact white form factor
  • ✓120 FPS target at lower resolutions
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Features

Lenovo Legion Go

Compared on the features sub-score

Lenovo Legion Go leads on features (92 vs 86).

Performance

Lenovo Legion Go

Compared on the performance sub-score

Lenovo Legion Go leads on performance (88 vs 80).

Value for money

Xbox Series S

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Xbox Series S more score per dollar ($299 vs $749).

Lenovo Legion Go 87
vs
82 Xbox Series S

Score breakdown

Lenovo Legion Go
87
performance 88
library 90
features 92
value 84
games 0
Xbox Series S
82
performance 80
library 0
features 86
value 92
games 84

Specs side-by-side

Lenovo Legion Go versus Xbox Series S — full spec comparison
Spec Lenovo Legion Go Xbox Series S
CPU
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
▲ Custom AMD Zen 2 8C @ 3.6 GHz (3.4 GHz with SMT)
GPU
▲ RDNA 3, 12 CUs
Custom RDNA 2, 20 CUs @ 1.565 GHz, 4.006 TFLOPS
RAM
▲ 16 GB LPDDR5X-7500
10 GB GDDR6 (8 GB @ 224 GB/s + 2 GB @ 56 GB/s)
Storage
512 GB / 1 TB
512 GB internal SSD
Display
8.8″ IPS, 144Hz, 2560×1600
—
Battery
49.2 Wh
—
Output
—
1440p target up to 120 FPS
Dimensions
—
275 × 151 × 65 mm
Weight
—
1.93 kg

Lenovo Legion Go

Pros
  • +8.8″ QHD+ display
  • +Detachable Joy-Con-style controllers
  • +FPS mode mouse-style controls
Cons
  • −Heavy at 854g
  • −Battery life modest
  • −Higher resolution costs framerate

Xbox Series S

Pros
  • +Cheapest path into Game Pass + Quick Resume
  • +Compact white form factor
  • +120 FPS target at lower resolutions
Cons
  • −512 GB SSD fills fast
  • −10 GB total RAM splits between 8 GB fast + 2 GB slow
  • −No disc drive

FAQ: Lenovo Legion Go vs Xbox Series S

Which is better, Lenovo Legion Go or Xbox Series S? +

Lenovo Legion Go scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Lenovo Legion Go worth the price? +

At $749, Lenovo Legion Go delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Is Xbox Series S worth the price? +

At $299, Xbox Series S delivers a Specdex score of 82 — strongest in value.

Does Lenovo Legion Go or Xbox Series S last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for features, Lenovo Legion Go or Xbox Series S? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on features (92 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Lenovo Legion Go or Xbox Series S? +

Lenovo Legion Go — leads on performance (88 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.