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General

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Series

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

Steam Deck2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026

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

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.

103012Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026Identified by model number 1030

GTIN / EAN

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.

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

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.

9 November 202311Press articlerockpapershotgun.com/valve-announce-the-steam-deck-oled-with-an-upgraded-screen-and-longer-battery-lifeRead 30 September 2026

Status

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Available3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026512GB and 1TB OLED listed with prices (779,00 EUR and 919,00 EUR on 2026-09-30) and Available now

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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Valve Steam Deck LCD12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026A 2023 refresh of the Steam Deck LCD

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.

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.

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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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$5494Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231119151911/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Archived maker page three days after launch: 512GB $549.00, 1TB $649.00, 1TB Limited Edition $679.0011Press articlerockpapershotgun.com/valve-announce-the-steam-deck-oled-with-an-upgraded-screen-and-longer-battery-lifeRead 30 September 2026

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.

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.

US, CA, GB, EU, JP, KR, TW, HK, AU18Press releasesteamdeck.com/en/newsRead 30 September 2026Maker release lists US, CA, UK, EU, AU and Komodo shipping regions Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Australia was added in November 2024.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Shadow Black1Maker 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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Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

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

Handheld PC2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026Steam Deck OLED is a portable PC. Use your Deck as a PC, because it is one

Form factor

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

Slate12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026The display is bookended by two non-removable controllers

Platform and software

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OS family

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

SteamOS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

OS at launch

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.

SteamOS 31Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as SteamOS 3 (Arch-based), desktop KDE Plasma

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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Steam7Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/softwareRead 30 September 2026The entire Steam Store experience is accessible from Deck

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme eight-core/16-thread processor row. Separate Z1 six-core row omitted.

AMD custom APU Sephiroth10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Codename Sephiroth, TSMC N6. The maker says 6 nm AMD APU

Chip brand

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

AMD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 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 (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.

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	Zen 2	2.4	3.5

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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.

6nm1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

GPU

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

AMD custom RDNA 2 GPU1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32)

GPU architecture

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.

RDNA 21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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.

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.

81Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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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1,600MHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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

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1.6TFLOPS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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 (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.

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Power source	TDP (W)
Battery	4
Battery	15

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as APU power: 4-15W. The two rows are the ends of that range, not named presets6Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/faqRead 30 September 2026Docking does not improve performance. Steam Deck runs at full performance in portable mode, so the range applies on battery

Lowest TDP

5W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

4W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

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15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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.

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Memory and storage

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RAM

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

16GB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR51Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 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_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.

6,400MT/s1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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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102.4GB/s10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 202616 GB at 6400 MT/s (102.4 GB/s)

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.

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

512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity. Published as Steam Deck 512GB NVMe SSD and Steam Deck 1TB NVMe SSD2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity.

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_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

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 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_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.

310Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Published as NVMe SSD (PCIe 3.0 x4)

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

ALenovo 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.

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Form factor	Interface	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	1	Yes

Source12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026Specifications: 512GB configurable to 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD. OEM SSD replacement guide linked. Single internal SSD.

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

Memory card

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

microSD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Card speed class

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

UHS-I1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 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.

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.

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Display

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Screen size

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

7.4in(18.8 cm)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

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

1280 × 800px1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

343.1ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

204ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

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

16:1014Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Specs table: 1280x800, 16:10. Gamut table reports volume over 100%, excluded from coverage field.

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

OLED1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker glossy with anti-fingerprint treatment. Not matte or anti-glare etched glass.

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Touchscreen

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 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 (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.

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1280	800	90

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Max refresh rate

144Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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600nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 600 nits (SDR)

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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1,000nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 1,000 nits peak brightness (HDR)

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.

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.

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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 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.

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Stick layout

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

Symmetric9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press kit front rendering: both sticks sit level above the trackpads

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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Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Replaceable stick modules

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Service without soldering20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Left+Thumbstick+Replacement/168652Read 8 October 2026OEM OLED left thumbstick guide removes the complete module using screws and a cable connector. No soldering is required. Tools and internal disassembly are required. Not a tool-free swappable module.21Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Right+Thumbstick+Replacement/168609Read 8 October 2026OEM OLED right thumbstick guide removes the complete module using screws and a cable connector. No soldering is required. Tools and internal disassembly are required. Not a tool-free swappable module.

Trigger sensor

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

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

Cross9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026

Face button labels

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

Xbox9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press kit rendering: Y top, X left, B right, A 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.

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.

41Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 4 x assignable grip buttons (L4, L5, R4, R5)

Trackpads

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

21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 20262 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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.

Yes16Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/conceptsRead 30 September 2026Steam Input Configurator is built into the Steam client. Legacy mode lets players remap physical inputs for games without the Steam Input API. The OLED review also describes fully customizable controls.

System buttons

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.

View, Menu, Steam, Quick access, Volume up, Volume down, Power1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Labels in the maker's front-view diagram19Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 8 October 2026Front and top diagrams plus Controls and Input identify View, Menu, Steam, Quick access, Volume and Power. The volume pair is listed separately. Face buttons, stick clicks, shoulder controls and grip buttons are represented by their own fields.

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

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.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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

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Fingerprint

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

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 6-Axis IMU

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

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.

HD haptics1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as HD haptics

RGB lighting

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.

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Measured

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

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597nits14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Display benchmark table: 597 nits. Tested OLED model. Window and meter not specified.

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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0.2214Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Display benchmark table Delta-E 0.22. Formula/calibration state not specified.

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

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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.

ALenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)

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BValve Steam Deck OLED

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hitman: World of Assassination	2.15

Source17Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-steam-deck-oled-battery-test-theres-a-clear-winner-and-its-not-the-gaming-handheld-i-expectedRead 30 September 2026Battery-depleted results table: Steam Deck OLED 2 hours 9 minutes. Hitman World of Assassination, character idle in the Paris level, maximum brightness slider and Wi-Fi on. Resolution, preset, TDP and HDR state not published.

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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2.15h=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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2.15h=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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24W13Reviewtheverge.com/23951655/steam-deck-oled-reviewRead 30 September 2026Big games draw about 24W on the OLED against 26 to 27W on the LCD

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.

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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_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.

21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Left speaker and Right speaker in the front-view diagram, stereo

Speaker direction

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.

Front-facing1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Both speakers are labelled on the front-view diagram

Audio features

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Stereo with embedded DSP, aptX HD, aptX low-latency1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Stereo with embedded DSP from this page. aptX codecs from the OLED page2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as Bluetooth 5.3, supporting newer codecs such as aptX HD and aptX low-latency

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

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.

21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as Dual microphone array

3.5 mm jack

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 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 (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.

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Top	Yes	45
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-I	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026USB-C: Display port over Type C, USB3 gen 2, PD3.0 45W power input. Charging port and headphone jack are on the top-edge diagram

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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USB-C charging

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

45W=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.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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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Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz over DisplayPort over Type C

External GPU

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Dock

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.

Sold separately5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Published as Docking Station, sold separately

Max output through dock

ALenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)

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BValve Steam Deck OLED

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60
2560	1440	120

Source5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Published as Supports up to 4k 60hz, or 1440p 120hz

Dock ports

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.

DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 3 x USB-A 3.1 Gen1, USB-C power delivery passthrough input5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Also a 6 inch captive USB-C cable to the Deck

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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 6E1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E radio, 2 x 2 MIMO

Wi-Fi bands

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Bluetooth

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.

5.31Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

NFC

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Cellular

No1Maker 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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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.

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.

50Wh1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 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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6,470mAh10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026

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

ALenovo 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.

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Use	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	3	12

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 3-12 hours of gameplay

Battery life (claimed, min)

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3h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life (claimed, max)

7.55h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=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.

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.

45W1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as PD3.0 Type C power supply, 45W

Charging standards

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

USB PD 3.01Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Yes15Press releasestore.steampowered.com/news/postsRead 30 September 2026May 22, 2025 SteamOS 3.7.8 first stable 3.7 release. General: Added Battery Charge Limit control to Settings->Power.

Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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.

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Charger in box

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

Yes2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026

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

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

45W2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026

Cooling

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Fans

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.

11Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026One fan in the top-edge diagram

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

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

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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.

Thumbstick modules, Battery, Fan, SSD20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Left+Thumbstick+Replacement/168652Read 8 October 2026Left thumbstick module has a documented OEM DIY replacement guide for Steam Deck OLED.21Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Right+Thumbstick+Replacement/168609Read 8 October 2026Right thumbstick module has a documented OEM DIY replacement guide for Steam Deck OLED.22Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Battery+Replacement/168676Read 8 October 2026Battery has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires discharge below 5%, internal disassembly and new battery adhesive. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.23Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Fan+Replacement/168674Read 8 October 2026Fan has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires internal disassembly and tools. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.24Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+SSD+Replacement/168255Read 8 October 2026SSD has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires internal disassembly and tools. OLED-specific guide, not an LCD-only procedure. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.25Retailer pageifixit.com/Parts/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 8 October 2026Valve OEM repair partner lists genuine OLED replacement batteries, fans and left/right thumbstick modules. OLED guide index covers both 512 GB and 1 TB models. Display assemblies differ by storage/glass variant and are not added to this common list.

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.

Width298.83Height131mm(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.

Width298Height117Depth49mm(11.7 × 4.6 × 1.9 in)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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.

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.

640g(1.4 lb)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as Approx. 640 grams

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

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.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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Deck Verified8Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/verifiedRead 30 September 2026Ratings apply to both LCD and OLED models

FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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45W power supply with 2.5m cable, Steam profile bundle2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026Base lists the items every OLED model ships with. Per-model lists are in variants

Carrying case

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.

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Links

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Product page

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.

www.steamdeck.com/en/oled2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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.

www.steamdeck.com/en/tech/oled1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Manual

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.

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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.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all handheld consoles.