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Lenovo Legion Go S 8ARP1 vs Nintendo Switch 2

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 17identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

The Lenovo Legion Go S 8ARP1 has 256 GB more built-in memory capacity than the Nintendo Switch 2 (512 GB vs 256 GB). The Lenovo Legion Go S 8ARP1 has 26.5 mm more width than the Nintendo Switch 2 (298.5 mm vs 272 mm). The Nintendo Switch 2 has 11.5 mm more depth than the Lenovo Legion Go S 8ARP1 (139 mm vs 127.5 mm). Only the Nintendo Switch 2 has built-in camera. Only the Lenovo Legion Go S 8ARP1 has built-in microphone.

  • Platform
    • Legion Go S 8ARP1:Legion Go
    • Switch 2:Nintendo Switch 2
  • Product colour
    • Legion Go S 8ARP1:Black, Violet
    • Switch 2:Black
  • Display
    • Legion Go S 8ARP1:IPS
    • Switch 2:LCD
  • Display diagonal
    • Legion Go S 8ARP1:20.3 cm (8")
    • Switch 2:20.1 cm (7.9")
  • Display resolution
    • Legion Go S 8ARP1:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Switch 2:1920 x 1080 pixels
  • Built-in memory capacity
    • Legion Go S 8ARP1:512 GB
    • Switch 2:256 GB
  • Built-in camera
    • Legion Go S 8ARP1:No
    • Switch 2:Yes
  • Built-in microphone
    • Legion Go S 8ARP1:Yes
    • Switch 2:No

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Comparison of Legion Go S 8ARP1, Switch 2
98 specifications
Performance1 differ
PlatformDiffersLegion GoNintendo Switch 2
SSD form factorKnown for oneM.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor architectureKnown for oneAMD Zen 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one3000 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4.3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics processorKnown for oneAMD Radeon GraphicsUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one16000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memory typeKnown for oneLPDDR5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one6400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
AccelerometerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ambient light sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
GyroscopeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of microphonesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for oneSteamOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionKnown for oneSteamOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, VioletBlack
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Menu button, View buttonD-pad, Home button, Menu button, Power button
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog thumbsticksYesYes
Volume controlButtonsButtons
MaterialKnown for oneAcrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), Polycarbonate (PC)Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour nameKnown for oneNebula NocturneUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Reflex vibrationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Detachable control elementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display3 differ
DisplayDiffersIPSLCD
Display diagonalDiffers20.3 cm (8")20.1 cm (7.9")
TouchscreenYesYes
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1920 x 1080 pixels
Display brightnessKnown for one500 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyMulti-touchMulti-touch
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneIPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Storage2 differ
Storage media typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in memory capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI Express 4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDXC
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.45 GHz
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB versionKnown for oneUSB4 Gen 3x2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Microphone inKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Headphone outputsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Multimedia2 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersNoYes
Built-in microphoneDiffersYesNo
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power source typeDiffersUSB/BatteryBattery
Battery typeBuilt-inBuilt-in
Battery capacityKnown for one55.5 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one15.4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one15.4 hUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Charging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs-5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs8 - 95%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers298.5 mm272 mm
DepthDiffers127.5 mm139 mm
HeightDiffers43.4 mm166 mm
WeightDiffers740 g534 g
Packaging contentidentical
User guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteries includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Video game includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery charger includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDMI, USB Type-C
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyDiffersLithium Polymer (LiPo)Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Rechargeable batteryKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5220 mAh
Packaging data3 differ
Package depthDiffers117 mm220 mm
Package heightDiffers184 mm107 mm
Package weight1.7 kg1.7 kg
Package widthDiffers421 mm220 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneErPUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one1 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCE, UKCA
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9504500000

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