Lenovo - Legion Go S vs Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB
Between the Legion Go S and Xbox Series S 1TB, the Legion Go S comes out ahead in ram, while the Xbox Series S 1TB wins on max resolution. Overall, the Legion Go S scores 65.1 and the Xbox Series S 1TB scores 60.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Legion Go S edges ahead on the Mars Score (65.1 vs 60.7), but the 4.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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 ram.
Pick the Xbox Series S 1TB if you care most about max resolution. Its strongest claims are max resolution.
Both ship with comparable storage, max refresh, ray tracing, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Lenovo - Legion Go S wins
- ▲RAM — 60.00% more. 16 GB vs 10 GB.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB wins
- ▲Max resolution: 4K (vs 1080p).
Spec comparison
Performance
Storage
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go S | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GB | 1024 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storage | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go S | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 0 | 2.1lead |
| USB ports | 2 | 3lead |
| Weight | 0.640 kglead | 1.93 kg |
| VR support | false | false |
Frequently asked
Does Legion Go S or Xbox Series S 1TB have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which supports higher refresh rates, Legion Go S or Xbox Series S 1TB?+
Xbox Series S 1TB supports up to 120Hz vs 120Hz.
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