Lenovo - Legion Go vs Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB
Between the Legion Go and Xbox Series S 512GB, the Legion Go comes out ahead in ram / max refresh, while the Xbox Series S 512GB wins on max resolution. Overall, the Legion Go scores 63.1 and the Xbox Series S 512GB scores 56.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Legion Go edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.1 vs 56.1), but the 7.0-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Legion Go 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, max refresh.
Pick the Xbox Series S 512GB if you care most about max resolution. Its strongest claims are max resolution.
Both ship with comparable storage, ray tracing, disc drive, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Legion Go is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Lenovo - Legion Go wins
- ▲RAM — 60.00% more. 16 GB vs 10 GB.
- ▲Max refresh — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
Why Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB wins
- ▲Max resolution: 4K (vs 1600p).
Spec comparison
Performance
Storage
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storageⓘ | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Expandable storage | true | true |
Design & I/O
| Spec | Lenovo - Legion Go | Microsoft - Xbox Series S 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Disc drive | false | false |
| HDMIⓘ | 0 | 2.1lead |
| USB ports | 2 | 3lead |
| Weight | 0.854 kglead | 1.93 kg |
| VR support | false | false |
Frequently asked
Does Legion Go or Xbox Series S 512GB have a disc drive?+
Neither has a disc drive.
Which supports higher refresh rates, Legion Go or Xbox Series S 512GB?+
Legion Go supports up to 144Hz vs 120Hz.
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