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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.

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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

ZGC-G1A1W, ZGC-G1A1W-012Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Names model ZGC-G1A1W and SKU ZGC G1A1W 01

GTIN / EAN

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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.

June 20247Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026Computex 2024 announcement, 3 to 7 June 2024. The article notes the prototypes may not match the final design

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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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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$7992Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Reproduction of the ZOTAC Gamescom 2024 pre-order release: configured with 16GB LPDDR5X, a 512GB M.2 SSD and Windows 11 Home, suggested retail price $799. Tax not stated4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box price $799 | £8205Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/zotac-zone-preordersRead 11 October 202619 August 2024: one configuration at $799

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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€8493Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: MSRP $799 / €849

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

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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.

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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 PC2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Handheld gaming PC with Windows 11 Home

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.

Slate3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Single slate body with built-in controls

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.

Windows2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 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 Home2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

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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AFMF2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release names driver-level Fluid Motion Frames and FidelityFX Super Resolution. Only Fluid Motion Frames maps to a listed option, because no Super Resolution version is named

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 7 8840U2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

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.

AMD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

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

Source8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026AMD Ryzen 7 8840U: 8 Zen 4 cores, 16 threads, 3.3 GHz base clock, up to 5.1 GHz boost. The chip page, not a ZOTAC clock limit

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

4nm8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026TSMC 4nm FinFET

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 780M8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026AMD Radeon 780M, 12 graphics cores, 2700 MHz graphics frequency

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.

RDNA 32Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: Zen 4 architecture and RDNA 3 graphics

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.

128Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 202612 RDNA 3 compute units

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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2,700MHz8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026Graphics Frequency 2700 MHz on the chip page

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Mode	TDP (W)
Quiet	8
Balanced	15
Performance	28

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026One launcher profiles Quiet 8 W, Balanced 15 W and Performance 28 W. A fourth custom profile has an adjustable power slider. Power source is not stated

Lowest TDP

5W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

8W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

40W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

28W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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

16GB2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 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.

LPDDR5X2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 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/s3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202616 GB LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s

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

512GB2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 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 SSD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 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.

42Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

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

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Full-sized 2280 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD

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.

microSD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 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-II2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 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.

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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.

7in(17.8 cm)2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 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).

1920 × 1080px3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Pixel density

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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.

16:93Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 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.

OLED2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 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.

Portrait3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The screen is a native portrait panel, used rotated. Stored in handheld orientation as 1920 x 1080

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.

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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.

Yes4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box: 7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED touchscreen

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	No

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20267 inch 1920x1080 120 Hz OLED. Variable Refresh Rate: No

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=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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800nits2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: premium 7-inch Full HD AMOLED display with up to 800 nits of brightness. The ZOTAC page lists the display as HDR. Window size and the SDR or HDR split are not stated

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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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 articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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.

Symmetric2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Symmetrical button layout7Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026Analog sticks are symmetrical rather than staggered

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.

Hall effect2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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.

Yes2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Two-stage adjustable triggers. A switch changes between short-travel hair triggers and analog triggers

D-pad

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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.

Xbox3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Product photos show Y at the top, X at the left, B at the right and A at the bottom

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.

23Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two programmable grip buttons on the back4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Controls: Hall effect analogue sticks, gyroscope, back paddles, dual touch pads

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.

22Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Twin trackpads on both sides3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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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.

Power, Volume rocker, ZOTAC button, Quick Menu, Home, Start, Menu3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Power button with fingerprint reader, volume rocker, ZOTAC logo button for the One launcher, three-dot Quick Menu button, home icon button, Start and Menu

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

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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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.

Power button2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 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.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 6-axis gyro4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 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.

Rumble3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Real rumble motors as in controllers. No trigger rumble

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.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Long RGB strip on the back

Measured

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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.

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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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3,049points3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20263DMark Time Spy graphics 3049 on the Zotac Zone. The power limit is not stated

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

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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.

ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

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BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Steam Deck	Off	25	46.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Steam Deck	Off	15	35.5
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	Off	25	27.7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	Off	15	19.8
Hogwarts Legacy	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	25	51.7
Hogwarts Legacy	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	15	40.5
Hogwarts Legacy	1920	1080	Low, TAA	Not available	25	35.6
Hogwarts Legacy	1920	1080	Low, TAA	Not available	15	27.9
Control	1280	720	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	25	71
Control	1280	720	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	15	54.8
Control	1920	1080	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	25	38.5
Control	1920	1080	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	15	30.3
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	25	52.8
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	15	41.2
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	25	35.5
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	15	28.4

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Average FPS charts on the Gaming Performance page, Zotac Zone bars at 25 W and 15 W. The chart header reads 1280x720/1280x800 and the Zone runs 1280x720. Presets from the page text: Cyberpunk 2077 Steam Deck preset with no upscaling, Hogwarts Legacy Low with TAA, Control Medium with no AA on DX11, Shadow of the Tomb Raider High with TAA on DX12. The power source is not stated

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.

ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

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BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	10	2.37
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	15	1.82
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	20	1.42
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	30	0.95

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Battery Life chart, Cyberpunk 2077: 142 minutes at 10 W, 109 at 15 W, 85 at 20 W and 57 at 30 W. Brightness is not stated

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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0.95h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

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2.37h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)

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BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Power mode	Noise (dB(A))
15 W	39.3
20 W	41
25 W	42.4
30 W	45.5

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Fan Noise chart for 15, 20, 25 and 30 W, dBA, Uni-T UT353 meter 30 cm from the console at a 90 degree angle with the console horizontal. The load during the test is not stated

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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77°C3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026After 20 minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 at 25 W, HWiNFO showed 77 °C for the CPU (Tctl/Tdie) and 74 °C for the iGPU, in a 24 °C room. The higher value is stored

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

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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.

23Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two bottom-firing speaker grilles

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.

Bottom-firing3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20267Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026

Audio features

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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.

12Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: a front-facing camera and a microphone for video calls. TechPowerUp finds one microphone hole

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).

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	1	Top	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	1	Bottom	40	USB4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Two full-speed USB4 ports at the top and bottom, UHS-II microSD card reader3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two USB4 ports with full 40 Gbit/s, one on top and one on the bottom, both charge. 3.5 mm jack and volume rocker on top, microSD slot on the bottom5Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/zotac-zone-preordersRead 11 October 2026I/O line: 3.5mm headphone jack, 2x USB-4 with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0, UHS-II microSD

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

100W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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.

Yes2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026USB4 ports with DisplayPort output

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 separately2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Docking station and carrying case are separate accessories

Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.0, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), USB-C power input, M.2 SSD slot3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026ZOTAC dock: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.0, HDMI, gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet, USB-C power input and an M.2 SSD slot

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 6E2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E with an Intel AX210 card, which covers 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz

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.

5.22Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

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.

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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.

48.5Wh3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202648.5 Wh, 3-cell Li-ion. The teardown reads 48.51 Wh4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

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

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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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.

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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 PD 3.03Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The 65 W charger supports USB Power Delivery. Both USB4 ports can charge the device

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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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

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 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

65W3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202665 W PD GaN charger. The package holds the console, three documents, the charger with three plug adapters and a charging cable

Cooling

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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.

13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026One cooling fan and three heatsinks

Vapor chamber

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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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Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Metal built-in kickstand

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.

SSD3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The bottom lid has eight screws. The M.2 2280 SSD sits between the fan and the left PCB. Thumbsticks need the side PCB removed and are not stored as user parts

Dimensions and weight

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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.

Width285Height115mm(11.2 × 4.5 in)3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 285 x 115 x 35 mm. The depth is not qualified, so it is left out. Early pre-order listings said 310 x 135 x 40 mm. TechPowerUp says the Steam Deck (298 mm wide) is the wider device, which fits 285 mm and not 310 mm4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box: 285 x 115 x 35 mm, 692 grams

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.

692g(1.5 lb)3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 692 g4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

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

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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

ZOTAC GAMING ZONE, 65 W GaN charger with three plug adapters, USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide, Safety information pamphlet, Notice for early adopters3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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.

None3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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.zotac.com/node/13174561Maker product pagezotac.com/node/1317456Read 11 October 2026Official ZOTAC page for the ZONE, found in search results. The site blocks automated access with a bot check, so the page was not opened and no spec value is taken from it

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.

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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.

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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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Warranty

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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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