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General

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Series

Legion Go1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026PSREF title is Legion Go S, in Legion family. Series normalized to Legion Go.

Legion Go1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

83N6000GUS, 83N60000US2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Product sku metadata: 83N6000GUS. Windows 83N60000US is independently read from its exact maker page and source below. Both are 8APU1 Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 32GB/1TB.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

83E10000US, 8APU14Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026Exact direct BestBuy 6559605 lists 83E10000US Z1 Extreme 16 GB/512 GB. AI-generated Q&A excluded. GameStop same SKU title 512 GB but table 1 TB, 16:9/1440p and bad dimensions conflict and are not used. Maker 8APU1 family code confirmed by original manual.

GTIN / EAN

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1975322622185Retailer pagegamestop.com/pc-gaming/laptop-pc-hardware/products/lenovo-legion-go-8.8-in-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld---amd-ryzen-z1-extreme---16gb-with-512gb-ssd---shadow-black/417375.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact GameStop matched manufacturer SKU UPC 197532262218. Storage/table errors on that page are explicitly excluded. Barcode identity only, not its copied other fields.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

January 202513Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-legion-unleashes-next-gen-gaming-power-at-ces-2025Read 7 October 2026Maker CES announcement on January 7 names the Z1 Extreme option. Related SteamOS press kit is dated January 6. January month precision covers the one-day maker difference without claiming an unproved first day.

1 September 20232Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Original first announcement September 1, 2023. US actual October 31 availability precedes later EMEA November forecast. Preorders are separate.

Status

Available2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SteamOS SKU JSON-LD Offer states InStock. This is current availability, not a launch forecast.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Lenovo Legion Go 214Reviewlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/lenovos-legion-go-2-hands-onRead 23 October 2026Laptop Mag calls the Legion Go 2 a worthy successor to the original Legion Go.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU is sold on the US storefront with USD purchase offer. Only US rows are represented.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

US4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026Exact US retailer offers this exact reference SKU. No language-only regional assertion.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Nebula Nocturne, Glacier White2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SteamOS SKU Color: Nebula Nocturne. Windows exact SKU Color: Glacier White. These are maker spellings, separate from early Nebula Violet launch wording.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026Exact Color cell: Glacier White.

Shadow Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Maker describes handheld PC gaming with Windows and SteamOS.

Handheld PC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

Slate10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Built for Comfort section names an ergonomic unibody design. Exact-model PC Gamer review says it lacks detachable controllers.

Detachable controllers1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Platform and software

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OS family

SteamOS2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact 83N6000GUS Operating System: SteamOS. Windows is a separate variant.

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OS at launch

SteamOS2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact sold SteamOS configuration, corroborated by June 2025 exact-model review. No current point-release version is guessed.

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2023 producer table explicitly Windows 11 Home, distinct from future user-installed SteamOS or Windows upgrades.

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Processor Name: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme eight-core/16-thread processor row. Separate Z1 six-core row omitted.

Chip brand

AMD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Processor Family: AMD Ryzen Z Series Processor.

AMD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
8	Zen 4	3.3	5.1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Processor table: 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.3GHz base, 5.1GHz maximum. Eight physical cores are stored. Zen 4 name is corroborated by the AMD official processor source.4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact chip Processor Architecture: Zen 4. Eight cores, 3.3 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost agree with Lenovo PSREF.

BLenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
8	Zen 4	3.3	5.1

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026PSREF exact Z1 Extreme row gives eight cores, 3.3 GHz base and 5.1 GHz maximum. Core_name Zen 4 is chip-maker architecture. P/E classification is not invented for AMD. Not a guaranteed clock under each thermal mode.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme maker specification states Zen 4 architecture, eight physical CPU cores, 3.3 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost. PSREF independently repeats the core count and clocks for the installed processor. Intel P/E labels are not invented for AMD Zen 4.

CPU cores

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Max CPU clock

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Process

4nm5Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/AMD-Ryzen-Z1-Extreme-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.716421.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme CPU specification table: Manufacturing Technology 4 nm. This is a silicon specification, not a handheld measurement.

4nm8Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-goRead 5 October 2026Exact original Legion Go CPU specification table identifies Z1 Extreme Zen 4 as 4 nm. This is a claimed component node, not a reviewer measurement. Its 1 TB test unit differs from 512 GB reference, so benchmarks, battery, thermal, power and SSD measurements are omitted.

GPU

AMD Radeon 780M2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Family embedded Graphics: Radeon 780M / RDNA 3 with the Z1 Extreme processor. Exact SKU lists integrated AMD Radeon Graphics.

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

GPU architecture

RDNA 32Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Family embedded Graphics: Radeon 780M / RDNA 3 with the Z1 Extreme processor. Z2 Go RDNA2 is excluded.

AMD RDNA 37Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact chip maker RDNA 3. Generic processor FreeSync support does not establish handheld built-in VRR, which maker explicitly denies.

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

124Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact chip Graphics Core Count: 12. AMD launch table calls them RDNA 3 compute units. Lenovo separately proves this chip is installed. A processor GPU ceiling does not prove this handheld's operating clock.

127Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme integrated Radeon GPU physical count 12 AMD compute units, corroborated by exact Legion Go review. Not 12 CPU cores or graphics TFLOPS. AMD current 2900 MHz boost conflicts with older 2700 MHz review and no mode-specific device ceiling established, so GPU clock omitted.

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

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GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

Mode	TDP (W)
Performance	30
Balance	15
Quiet	10
Custom minimum	5
Custom maximum	40

Source6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 7 October 2026Thermal modes: Performance 30 W, Balance 15 W, Quiet 10 W, Custom 5 to 40 W. Custom endpoints describe one continuous range. Power-source cells are omitted because the usage conditions are recommendations, not proven limits. Windows guide has the same table.8Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 7 October 2026Windows Thermal mode table: Performance 30 W, Balance 15 W, Quiet 10 W, Custom 5 to 40 W. OS power modes are separate from APU TDP modes.17Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows table independently confirms Performance 30 W, Balance 15 W, Quiet 10 W and Custom 5 to 40 W. Recommended power sources are not enforced operating limits.

BLenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)

Mode	TDP (W)
Quiet	8
Balance	15
Performance	20
Custom (minimum)	5
Custom (maximum)	30

Source6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed p 19 preset Quiet 8 W/Balance 15 W/Performance 20 W and continuous Custom 5 to 30 W range. Endpoints represent slider range. Mains/battery column gives recommended conditions, not hard operating restrictions, so power source remains omitted. Original launch 25 W custom wording reflects earlier profile, not current 30 W endpoint. AMD generic 28 W default/9 to 30 W cTDP is not device preset.

Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 7 October 2026Thermal mode: Custom 5 to 40 W. Quick Access Menu Performance section enables TDP Limit and custom thermal design power.8Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 7 October 202617Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows Custom mode explicitly allows choosing 5 to 40 W in Legion Space. Same documented range as SteamOS.

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original guide explicitly custom TDP slider and mode toggle in Legion Space. Fixed Full Speed Fan is not a user-defined thermal curve, whose field remains omitted.

Memory and storage

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RAM

32GB2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Memory: 32GB LPDDR5X-7500MT/s (Soldered). Generic PSREF 16GB options are not added without a sold SKU mapping.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Memory Type: LPDDR5X-7500.

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

7,500MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Memory Type: LPDDR5X-7500. Exact US SKU metadata explicitly writes 7500MT/s. Tom's Hardware 6400MHz review table is not used.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026Exact Memory cell: 32 GB LPDDR5X-7500MT/s (Soldered).

7,500MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact PSREF memory type LPDDR5X-7500. Stored nominal effective 7500 MT/s, not a 7500 MHz memory clock from marketing. Memory is soldered, not a user DIMM.

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

1 TB2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Storage: 1TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC. Decimal 1TB becomes 1000GB. Generic 512GB configurations are not added without a sold SKU mapping.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

512GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Only proven exact reference 512 GB storage represented. Family 256 GB/1 TB options not presented as this installed drive or unverified regional variants.4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Storage Type: M.2 2242 SSD, PCIe NVMe.

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 installed Storage Type interface: PCIe 4.0 x4.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026Exact SKU Features explicitly installed 512 GB PCIe Gen 4. Original producer storage table explicitly NVMe 2242. Slot capability alone is not used as installed generation proof.

Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Storage Slot: one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot. Installed 1TB drive in each selected SKU is M.2 2242. Connector form factor and installed drive length are distinct.

BLenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026One occupied internal M.2 2242 physical socket, Gen 4 x 4 NVMe. Alternative capacity does not create another socket. Installed 512 GB Gen 4 confirmed by exact SKU retailer and original maker storage table.

M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Card Reader: microSD card reader.

microSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Card speed class

UHS-I7Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_132918253_1752224176_808_3142059.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 9 Specifications: microSD slot, quantity 1, interface UHS-I.

UHS-II6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

2TB9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 bottom I/O: microSD card reader supports up to 2 TB. The maker page markets microSD as expanded storage for games. Decimal 2 TB is 2000 GB.

2TB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker microSD reader explicitly supports up to 2 TB additional storage, 2000 decimal GB. Card sold separately. Not theoretical filesystem capacity or screenshot-only support.

Display

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Screen size

8in(20.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: Size 8 inches.

8.8in(22.4 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1200px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: WUXGA (1920x1200).

2560 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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Aspect ratio

16:101Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: 16:10.

16:101Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: IPS. Lenovo notes that its IPS designation may encompass IPS, PLS, ADS, AHVA or AAS.

IPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 opening and See Every Detail sections explicitly say native landscape. Sheet includes Z1 Extreme and Z2 Go with Windows or SteamOS.

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

Glossy1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table Surface: Glossy, anti-fingerprint.

Glossy1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker glossy with anti-fingerprint treatment. Not matte or anti-glare etched glass.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Pages 3-4: Multi-touch, in-cell, supports 10-point touch.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	120	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 own built-in display table pairs WUXGA 1920x1200 with 48-120Hz VRR. This is the display refresh range and maximum, not an external preset timing.

BLenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	144	No

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original producer sheet explicitly up to 144 Hz at native 2560 x 1600. Native 144 Hz is the maximum, not merely a preset-table entry. Guide permits 60/144, but untested 800p/1200p maximums are omitted. Manufacturer product-team AMA explicitly no VRR.10Maker product pagegaming.lenovo.com/news/post/legion-go-product-team-ama---top-ten-hzHjByOtCcn9ynaRead 5 October 2026Maker product-team answer explicitly no VRR now or planned for original Go. This confirms native mode vrr:false, while 144 Hz maximum comes from original maker technical sheet. No Dolby Vision/DisplayHDR certification inferred from technical possibility. Preliminary estimated battery hours are not stored. Original maker answer read normally during production. A later independent normal retrieval returned Access Denied. Its indexed maker answer and the added exact public Windows Central review independently corroborate no VRR. No access restriction bypassed.13Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/lenovo-legion-go-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact original model review verdict and display section explicitly No VRR support. Corroborates maker product-team answer. Native 144 Hz maximum comes from original producer sheet, without borrowing lower-resolution presets as maxima.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

144Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

48Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 own display table: 48-120Hz VRR. CES press release footnote gives 44Hz, so latest technical PSREF takes precedence.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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97%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker PSREF/specsheet 97% DCI-P3 claimed gamut. Not Display P3, gamut volume or reviewer measurement. No colour coordinate method published.

HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Hall effect10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Legion TrueStrike and Flawless Control sections name Hall effect RGB joysticks. RGB customization is OS-qualified.

Hall effect2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Original exact family launch identifies L/R Hall Effect joysticks. No TMR hardware or numerical zero-deadzone claim inferred from marketing.

Stick layout

Offset15Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme SteamOS Design section says thumbsticks are offset like an Xbox controller.

Offset6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Hall effect11Maker product pageawinic.com/cn/news-1726.htmlRead 7 October 2026Component maker explicitly names Legion Go S with Z2 Go or Z1 Extreme, Windows or SteamOS. It says adjustable-travel triggers use an awinic linear Hall solution. Only the trigger sensor mechanism is stored. Generic component capability specs are excluded. Chinese source translated to English.

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Trigger stops

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Controls: LT and RT button range switch. Overview lists both rear range switches.

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D-pad

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Cross6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Controls: A B X Y buttons. Uses Xbox order shown by the overview and exact hardware controls.

Xbox6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Controls: Y1 and Y2 buttons, separate from LB, LT, RB, RT. Two rear grip buttons, not standard shoulders.

46Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed p 4 complete rear control inventory explicitly Y1, Y2, Y3, M3. Four extra rear/grip controls. Standard RB/M1 is ONE bumper with FPS alias and not counted twice. Front M2 is separate from rear buttons. Maker six grip wording includes other roles and is not copied blindly.

Trackpads

11Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Touchpad: one buttonless Mylar surface touchpad on the right controller, 10 x 10mm.

16Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Not available

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current exact original guide p 19 explicitly configures controller key-mapping profiles in Legion Space on the handheld. This is handheld system-level remapping, distinct from a detached controller programming itself without its host.

System buttons

Power, Volume up, Volume down, View, Menu, Steam Key (SteamOS) / Legion L (Windows), Quick Access Key (SteamOS) / Legion R (Windows)17Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows front and top views identify View, Menu, Power, volume up/down, Legion L and Legion R. SteamOS independently identifies the same control positions with Steam Key and Quick Access Key labels. The two OS-dependent labels are written conditionally, not assigned to both editions.18Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 8 October 2026SteamOS front and top views identify View, Menu, Power, volume up/down, Steam Key and Quick Access Key. Windows calls the last two positions Legion L and Legion R. Conditional labels preserve each edition without omitting these two physical controls.

Legion L, Legion R, View, Menu, Power, Volume up, Volume down6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026System controls only: Legion L/R, View/Menu, Power and volume. Complete guide inventory separately includes standard shoulders/triggers, ABXY, D-pad, stick clicks and Y1/Y2/Y3/M2/M3. RB/M1 is one standard bumper with an FPS alias. Release mechanisms are excluded. Gameplay controls are represented in their dedicated fields rather than this system-control list.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Bluetooth6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed p 15 expressly attached via Pogo pins and detached via Bluetooth. Attached contact connection is distinct from detached radio. Controller USB and external platform modes not automatically inherited to whole PC.

Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Fingerprint

None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Fingerprint Reader: No fingerprint reader.

None6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Sensors: Accelerometer and 6-axis Gyroscope sensor. No invented axis count field is stored.

Yes2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

HD haptics9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Haptics: HD haptics. No mechanism or motor count is inferred.

HD haptics2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Original maker control table explicitly HD haptics. Controller manual also documents ordinary motor vibration levels. No physical motor technology or trigger-rumble count inferred.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 System Lighting: RGB lighting ring. Maker page qualifies customization software by OS.

Yes2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly configurable RGB stick rings. Power button mode indicator is separate.

Measured

None of 30 known

Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

Not available

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

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Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

Not available

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Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

Not available

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Speakers: stereo speakers, 2W x2. Two physical speaker units.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026PSREF explicitly stereo 2 W x 2 built-in drivers. Speaker power does not add a separate dock/headset driver. Dual-microphone array name alone is not copied to a physical capsule count.

Speaker direction

Front-facing10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Immersive Audio section: front-firing audio. Exact-model PC Gamer review agrees.

Top-facing6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact top component view labels both built-in speakers at the top. Not front-facing from audio impression.

Audio features

Not available

Not available

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Microphone: dual-microphone array. Overview shows left and right microphone locations.

212Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792930-REG/lenovo_83e10000us_8_8_legion_go_ryzen.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original matching SKU cell explicitly Built-In Microphones Yes: 2. Earlier dual-array wording alone was not used as physical capsule proof.

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Standard Ports: one headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm).

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)	Max power output (W)
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	2	Top	40	USB4	Yes	100	15
3.5 mm audio	Headphone / microphone combo	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source7Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_132918253_1752224176_808_3142059.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 9 has two USB-C connectors with USB4 40 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4 and accessory output 5 V, 3 A. Adapter power is not a device input ceiling.15Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section locates both USB-C ports and the combo jack on top, microSD on bottom. Electrical/protocol capabilities come from exact 8APU1 PSREF page 5, cited separately. Dock connectors are excluded.16Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026p5 Standard Ports: 2x USB-C USB4 40Gbps, USB PD 65-100 W input/15 W output, DisplayPort 1.4, 1 combo 3.5 mm jack, 1 card reader. Sides independently read from exact-model Tom's Hardware review.

BLenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)	Max power output (W)
USB-C	USB4 / DisplayPort 1.4 / USB PD 3.0	1	Top	40	USB4	Yes	65	5
USB-C	USB4 / DisplayPort 1.4 / USB PD 3.0	1	Bottom	40	USB4	Yes	65	5
3.5 mm audio	Headphone / microphone combo	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-II microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	5-point detached-controller mating contacts for data and charging	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	5-point detached-controller mating contacts for data and charging	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original PSREF Standard Ports explicitly lists two 5-point pogo-pin connectors. Original guide attached-controller section establishes data and charging through left/right mating contacts. Count each physical tablet/controller rail interface once, not two separate ports for each side of one mated connection.6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original guide pp 6/8/9 defines top/bottom USB-C input/display/data, USB4 40 Gbps, DP 1.4 and maximum 5 V/1 A (5 W) peripheral output. Page 11 gives maximum 65 W charger requirement for maximum charging speed. Top audio and UHS-II card are separate physical connectors. PSREF standard-port table additionally gives two 5-point pogo mating interfaces, one on each left/right controller rail, for attached-controller data and charging. These are explicitly contacts rather than ordinary USB accessory sockets. No Thunderbolt certification inferred.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

100W=CalculatedFrom Ports

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 own USB-C Standard Ports explicitly include DisplayPort 1.4.

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Both top/bottom USB-C explicitly support direct display devices with appropriate cable/adapter. No unverified combined resolution/refresh rate max stored.

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

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Dock

Sold separately10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Legion Ecosystem section names Legion Go Dock. Caption says accessories shown are sold separately.

Sold separately9Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-ecosystem-monitors-legion-go-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact 2024 Legion Go USB-C Dock sold separately. Included FPS controller base and optional controller Charging Connector are not this display dock. Exact US retailer accessories also offer docking hub separately.

Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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USB-C PD power input (up to 100 W), Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet, Full-function USB-C, Two USB-A 3.0 ports, HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K at 60 Hz)9Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-ecosystem-monitors-legion-go-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact August 26, 2024 maker Dock paragraph. 100 W power port is dock input rating, not handheld maximum. HDMI 4K 60 verbal claim retained without unproved lower resolution/HDR rows. Exact pixel dimensions for that 4K label not published here, so numeric dock output maximum omitted.

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 WLAN: AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616, 802.11ax 2x2.

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

Not available

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792930-REG/lenovo_83e10000us_8_8_legion_go_ryzen.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US 83E10000US configuration technical cells explicitly list tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz Wi-Fi 6E. This is not inferred solely from a radio generation.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 WLAN: Bluetooth 5.3. Footnote says actual operation can be lower depending on OS/driver.

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current original technical reference and manual give 5.3, noting OS/driver limitations. Launch material starting 5.2 and Tom’s review 5.1 reflect earlier or conflicting versions and are not copied as current hardware ceiling.

NFC

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Cellular

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 WWAN: No support.

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

55.5Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Battery: 55.5Wh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. No pack mAh conversion is made.

49.2Wh6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pp 9-10 typical / average tablet pack 49.2 Wh. Excludes each detached controller 900/1000 mAh revision claim. No pack mAh/voltage inferred.

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

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Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

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BLenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)

Use	Hours (h)
Video playback	7.55

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original PSREF tablet with controllers claims 7.55 h local 1080p video at 150 nits and default volume. Tested processor/storage configuration and firmware are unstated. This is the published family maker maximum estimate, not a reviewer measurement. MobileMark 25 7.1 h lacks a matching use-case label and is omitted. Controller-only 11 h is excluded.

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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7.55h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

100W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Standard Ports: USB PD 65-100 W input, 15W output. 100 W maximum device input needs a compatible higher-power adapter, not the included 65 W unit. March 2025 SteamOS guide says 65 W achieves its maximum charging speed. The newer May 2026 exact 8APU1 PSREF explicitly identifies 65-100 W device-port input, and takes precedence for supported input. This does not revise the separately stated included-adapter charge-time claim.

65W6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current manual p 11 specifically device PD fast charging min 45 W/max 65 W for maximum speed. Included 65 W adapter has a separately proven rating. No arbitrary high-watt adapter rating copied to device limit.

Charging standards

USB PD 3.09Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 I/O explicitly identifies the two USB-C device ports with Power Delivery 3.0. This establishes the device protocol rather than only the supplied adapter capability.

USB Power Delivery 3.06Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

80min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Super Rapid Charge: 10min to 30%, 30min to 70%, 80min to 100%. Datasheet footnote requires included charger, depleted battery and MS/S3/S4/S5 states. First-edition SteamOS guide gives only less than two hours, a compatible broader estimate.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Super Rapid Charge footnote: 80 min from 0 to 100 percent in MS/S3/S4/S5 states, using included charger and substantially depleted battery. Generic 730 g and 22.6 mm chassis values do not override current PSREF.

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Yes2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly power bypass when gaming plugged in, to protect battery and reduce charging heat.

Charger in box

Yes2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact US What's in the Box lists 65 W USB-C charger. Generic PSREF no-adapter regional option does not apply to selected US rows.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

65W2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact US What's in the Box: 65 W USB-C charger. This is adapter power, not maximum 100 W device input.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Fans

112Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_130674305_1746449716_9848_391593.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker-authored HMM covers 8APU1 and 83N6. Printed page 22 exploded view has one fan. Table 3 item 22 is Fan. Printed page 32 removes this single installed fan.

12Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Maker specifies one 79-blade liquid-crystal-polymer fan. Blades are not separate fan rotors. Claimed Quiet <25 dB is not measured noise.

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Joystick caps, SSD12Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_130674305_1746449716_9848_391593.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 20 CRU table lists Joystick caps as optional-service parts. Pages 27 to 28 give removal steps. Exact-model Tom's Hardware review separately confirms the SSD can be upgraded.15Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme SteamOS Upgradeability section says internal SSD can be upgraded to a larger 2242 or 2280 drive. Cap replacement is separately supported by HMM.

Legion Go Controller L, Legion Go Controller R, FPS mode controller dock, Controller guide L and R6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current guide printed p 34 explicit self/optional-service CRU list. SSD upgrades independently reported, but maker CRU table excludes storage/battery, so those are not added as supported self-service parts.

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width298.5Height127.55Depth43.4mm(11.8 × 5 × 1.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Dimensions WxDxH: 298.5 x 127.55 x 22.6-43.4mm. Width and height use front-face orientation. Maximum 43.4mm external depth is stored, not 22.6mm chassis thickness. Product page rounds width to 299 mm.

Width298.83Height131mm(11.8 × 5.2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026With-controller PSREF width 298.83 mm and front-facing height 131 mm. Published WxDxH uses differently oriented axes, corroborated by original sheet. Tablet-only manual 209.48 x 130.4 x 19.9 mm is not whole handheld. Unqualified 40.7 mm thickness does not establish stick-tip maximum depth and is omitted.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

740g(1.6 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Weight: Around 740 g. Approximate whole handheld, not a measurement for every SKU. Page 3 launch/datasheet 730 g differs, so latest technical PSREF takes precedence.

854g(1.9 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker technical sheet less than 854 g, approximate lab-based system bound with controllers. Stored 854 is a qualified upper-bound claim, not exact measured mass. Original launch sheet rounds 854 g.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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640g(1.4 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker less than 640 g tablet-only bound. Controller batteries/carry case not part of that tablet mass.

Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 6 Green Certifications: ErP Lot 6/26 and RoHS compliant. Other Certifications: TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution). Green entries may include self-declaration.

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In the box

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In the box

Lenovo Legion Go S, 65W USB-C charger, Quick start guide2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact US What's in the Box: Lenovo Legion Go S, 65 W USB-C charger, Quick start guide.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

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Carrying case

None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Bundled Accessories: None. Exact US box lists handheld, charger and quick start guide. No case is included in selected SKUs.

Hard1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026PSREF supplied carry bag with FPS controller base, corroborated by exact original hands-on review and maker original box artwork. Matching review identifies hard case. Optional 2024 CarryCase not represented as included.8Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-goRead 5 October 2026Exact original review explicitly says supplied hard case. Current original PSREF confirms the supplied carry bag with FPS controller base as a family bundle, without a separate storage-tier option.

Links

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Product page

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g00032Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Family page heading: Legion Go S (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme). It links full specs for part numbers starting 83N6.

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go/83e10000us1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Reference exact US 83E10000US Z1 Extreme/16 GB/512 GB Windows 11 Home. Maker current SKU link redirects to family page, whose live technical body is unavailable to text retrieval. Original maker press/PSREF/manual supply technical evidence. Z1 base, GoS, Go 2 and SteamOS are excluded.

Spec sheet

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDF1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Exact current 8APU1 PSREF, dated May 6, 2026. It explicitly identifies Ryzen Z1 Extreme, not 8ARP1 Z2 Go.

m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Lenovo Legion Go Datasheet_0913 two-page producer sheet, copyright 2023, full control/display/storage/charger tables and footnotes read. Amazon-hosted producer copy used because psrefstuff download stalled.

Manual

download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.html6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 7 October 2026Official SteamOS user guide, linked from the combined Windows and SteamOS guide index. Matching PDF Table 1 identifies 8APU1 and machine type 83N6.7Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_132918253_1752224176_808_3142059.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker-authored SteamOS guide, first edition March 2025. Table 1 identifies 8APU1 and 83N6. Readable PDF mirror was inspected in full.

download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdf6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker Second Edition June 2025 User Guide, exact Legion Go 8APU1/83E1. Full guide downloaded/read. Original September 2023 first edition also opened via LegionGoLife mirror for revision comparison. Not GoS/Go 2.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact 83N6000GUS US product Warranty: One Year Legion Ultimate Support. The independent Windows SKU has the same value. US maker term only, statutory rights excluded.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026Exact US Warranty cell: One Year Legion Ultimate Support.

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