Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2vsLenovo Legion Go S

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Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
ThinkBook 13s Gen 2

Quick Stats

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 delivers excellent performance for its price point, impressing with speed and efficiency.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 boasts top-notch build quality, sturdy yet light with impressive engineering feat.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2's display is suitable for everyday tasks, but lacks color accuracy consistency.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 boasts a comprehensive feature set with Wi-Fi 6 and USB-C ports prominently highlighted.
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Lenovo Legion Go S
Legion Go S

Quick Stats

The Lenovo Legion Go S delivers impressive performance, outperforming the Steam Deck in both synthetic and actual game tests overall.
The Lenovo Legion Go S's build quality is satisfactory, with some drawbacks to material choice.
The Lenovo Legion Go S boasts an impressive display, offering smooth performance at 1200p gaming resolution.
The Lenovo Legion Go S boasts impressive features such as a powerful Z1 Extreme chip, memory.
Key Differences

No significant specification differences found between these devices.

Rank
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#554
Lenovo Legion Go S
Winner
#553
Scores by Category
Rankings
Connectivity
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#531
Winner
Lenovo Legion Go S
#648
Display
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#243
Winner
Lenovo Legion Go S
#445
Performance
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#749
Lenovo Legion Go S
#371
Winner
Build
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#278
Lenovo Legion Go S
#44
Winner
Features
Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
#485
Winner
Lenovo Legion Go S
#853

Note: Lower rank number indicates a better position in category.

Specifications Comparison
Specification
Lenovo Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2
Lenovo Lenovo Legion Go S
up to 16GB
up to 32GB
up to 2000GB SSD
up to 1000GB SSD
Intel Core i7-1165G7
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
AMD Radeon 680M
1x M.2 NVMe slot See photo
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2

Strengths

The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 has a fantastic performance even when equipped with the Core i5-1135G7
It has a very good cooling solution, easily handling extra 250 megahertz per core without significant noise increase
The laptop gets 11 hours and 20 minutes of web browsing and about 9 hours and a half of video playback on a single battery charge
The IPS panel has a WUXGA resolution, comfortable viewing angles, and very good contrast ratio, with pretty wide color coverage
It's safe to use with its backlight not flickering at any brightness level
Perfect for business people or students who want to entertain themselves after work or school

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Lenovo Legion Go S

Strengths

The Lenovo Legion Go S has a much more powerful chipset than its initial Windows 11 version, making it one of the best handheld gaming PCs on the market.
It can handle demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Cyberpunk 2077 with ease, even at high resolutions and settings.
With 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory and a bigger GPU with 12 graphics cores, it outperforms the Steam Deck in most games and benchmarks.
The Legion Go S's performance leads to much smoother gaming experiences, with average frame rates more than double those of the Steam Deck in some cases.
It has a sleek design that makes navigating the operating system (licensed from Steam OS) relatively easy compared to its initial Windows 11 version.

Weaknesses

The Legion Go S's battery life is somewhat compromised due to its powerful chipset, with gameplay lasting only about an hour and a half at high resolutions.
Lowering the resolution or limiting power can help extend battery life, but this may not be ideal for those who want to play games at native resolutions.
In more demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds, the Steam Deck's performance was slightly better than the Legion Go S when played at 1200p resolution.
The Legion Go S's power-hungry chipset means it won't last as long in battery-intensive applications or games compared to the Steam Deck.
Its powerful chipset also means that the Legion Go S may not be as suitable for everyday mobile computing tasks, potentially limiting its appeal.
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Lenovo ThinkBook 13s Gen 2

Lenovo's ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 is a formidable ultraportable laptop that delivers impressive performance and features in a slim package. Equipped with up to Core i7 processors and Iris Xe graphics, this machine can handle demanding tasks with ease. The display boasts vivid colors and comfortable viewing angles, while the battery life offers all-day usability. With a range of I/O options and a robust cooling system, the ThinkBook 13s Gen 2 is an excellent choice for those seeking a powerful and portable laptop.

Lenovo Legion Go S

The Lenovo Legion Go S is a handheld gaming PC that's making waves as a legitimate Steam Deck alternative. Powered by the more potent Z1 Extreme chipset, this device boasts impressive performance numbers, outpacing its competitor in demanding games like Monster Hunter Wilds and Cyberpunk 2077. With 32GB of RAM and a bigger GPU, it offers a superior gaming experience, but at the cost of reduced battery life - a trade-off many gamers may be willing to make.

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