The Lenovo Legion Go S SteamOS is a great gaming handheld for SteamOS, offering beefier performance than the Steam Deck, plus a higher resolution screen, and arguably even better ergonomics. It is more expensive than Valve's option, but it is worth it if you want a potent handheld option with the convenience of SteamOS without any of the faff of installing it yourself. The battery life of this Lenovo option could be better, though.
The Lenovo Legion Go S is a lighter, less expensive, more portable version of the original Legion Go, powered by the latest AMD Z-series SoCs. The handheld can play most games with buttery smooth framerates, albeit with some slight adjustments. Being a cheaper model does mean making concessions, such as the Go S being a largely SteamOS-exclusive device with a smaller display and non-detachable joysticks. Its battery life also isn't the best, but gamers with a large Steam library will be hard-pressed to find a more powerful handheld for less than $1,000.
Much has been made, including right here on this very website, of the impact of SteamOS on the PC market. The Steam Deck has been a runaway success for Valve, and it's not hard to understand why other vendors are now seeking to sip from Valve's software cup. From our experience using SteamOS on the Lenovo Legion Go S, it provides a much more console-like experience for what is essentially a gaming PC.
