Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go S | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1024 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB | 4 GB |
| Max refresh | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Ray tracing | true | false |
| VRR | true | false |
Between the Legion Go S and Switch OLED, the Legion Go S comes out ahead in storage / ram, while the Switch OLED wins on several specs. Overall, the Legion Go S scores 59.2 and the Switch OLED scores 38.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Legion Go S is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 20.8 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Legion Go S if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are storage, ram, max refresh, among others. The single most decisive one: Storage — 1500.00% more. 1024 GB vs 64 GB.
The Switch OLED similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable max resolution, disc drive, vr support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Legion Go S is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Lenovo - Legion Go S or Nintendo - Switch OLED?
Lenovo - Legion Go S leads the current Mars Score by 20.8 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare ram, storage, max refresh against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Lenovo - Legion Go S if…
Lenovo - Legion Go S has the measurable edge on storage gb, ram gb, max refresh hz.
Choose Nintendo - Switch OLED if…
Nintendo - Switch OLED does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Lenovo - Legion Go S wins
- ▲Storage — 1500.00% more. 1024 GB vs 64 GB.
- ▲RAM — 300.00% more. 16 GB vs 4 GB.
- ▲Max refresh — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Has Ray tracing.
- ▲Has VRR.
Why Nintendo - Switch OLED wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Performance
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go S | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go | Nvidia Tegra X1+ |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 3 (~6 TFLOPS) | Nvidia Maxwell (~0.4 TFLOPS docked) |
| RAMⓘ | 16 GBlead | 4 GB |
| Max resolution | 1080p | 1080p |
| Max refreshⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Ray tracing | truelead | false |
| VRRⓘ | truelead | false |
Storage
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go S | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 64 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSDlead | eMMC |
| Expandable storageⓘ | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go S | Nintendo - Switch OLED |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 0 | 1.4lead |
| USB ports | 2 | 2 |
| Weight | 0.640 kg | 0.420 kglead |
| VR support | false | false |
Frequently asked
Does Legion Go S or Switch OLED have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which has more storage, Legion Go S or Switch OLED?+
Legion Go S ships with 1024GB of NVMe SSD.
Which supports higher refresh rates, Legion Go S or Switch OLED?+
Legion Go S supports up to 120Hz vs 60Hz.