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General

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Series

Legion Go1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Claw1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Marketed Claw A8 model. Intel Claw 8 AI+ and Claw A1M are separate products.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

83N0000AUS, 83N0000BUS, 83N00006UK, 83N0000XGE, 83N00011GE, 83N00008MX, 83N00009MX, 83N00034MX5Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: exact 83N0000AUS.6Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: exact 83N0000BUS.7Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: exact 83N00006UK.8Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: exact 83N0000XGE.9Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: exact 83N00011GE.10Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: exact 83N00008MX.11Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: exact 83N00009MX.12Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: exact 83N00034MX.

Claw A8 BZ2EM-070US, Claw A8 BZ2EM-065US, Claw A8 BZ2EM-077US1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact current US sold table lists 065US, 070US and 077US. Reference is 070US. All three have Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB LPDDR5x and 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD.

GTIN / EAN

199271412701, 199271412718, 198156992185, 199271939246, 199272008231, 198157267749, 198157267770, 1992764929825Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: EAN/UPC/JAN matches 199271412701.6Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: EAN/UPC/JAN matches 199271412718.7Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: EAN/UPC/JAN matches 198156992185.8Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: EAN/UPC/JAN matches 199271939246.9Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: EAN/UPC/JAN matches 199272008231.10Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: EAN/UPC/JAN matches 198157267749.11Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: EAN/UPC/JAN matches 198157267770.12Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information: EAN/UPC/JAN matches 199276492982.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 September 20252Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-gaming-devices-ai-tablets-software-best-in-customer-choiceRead 30 September 2026

May 20255Press articlenotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-A8-beats-Asus-ROG-Ally-2-to-launch-with-AMD-Ryzen-Z2-Extreme-and-80-Wh-battery.1019461.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Dated May 19, 2025 report of MSI unveiling Claw A8 at Computex. Month precision does not claim a retail release.

Status

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Available1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact 070US and 077US rows link In Stock purchase offers.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Lenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)15Reviewlaptopmag.com/laptops/gaming-laptops-pcs/lenovos-legion-go-2-hands-onRead 23 October 2026Laptop Mag calls the Legion Go 2 a worthy successor to the original Legion Go.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US, GB, DE, SE, NO, FI5Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information, Country/Region cell: USA.6Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information, Country/Region cell: USA.7Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information, Country/Region cell: UK Group.8Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information, Country/Region cell: Germany.9Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information, Country/Region cell: Germany.10Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information, Country/Region cell: Nordics. The retained SE, NO and FI country codes are Nordic markets.11Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information, Country/Region cell: Nordics. The retained SE, NO and FI country codes are Nordic markets.12Maker product pagepsref.lenovo.com/Detail/Legion_Go_8ASP2Read 30 September 2026Model Information, Country/Region cell: Nordics. The retained SE, NO and FI country codes are Nordic markets.

US1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Eclipse Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4, Case Color: Eclipse black.

Polar Tempest, Neon Green1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026065US and 070US are Polar Tempest. 077US is Neon Green. The base union is resolved by the exact variant rows.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Product Specifications Reference identifies the Legion Go 8ASP2 Windows handheld gaming PC.

Handheld PC2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes handheld Windows PC gaming.

Form factor

Detachable controllers1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4, Multi-mode: handheld with controllers attached and detachable mode.

Slate2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Maker front and rear views and exact manual show one-piece handheld with fixed controls.

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OS family

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 2, Operating System: Windows 11 Home and Home Single Language.

Windows1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Exact regional configurations read in PSREF show Windows 11 Home.

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Chip brand

AMD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

AMD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

ALenovo Legion Go 2

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	3	Zen 5	2	5
Zen 5c	5	Zen 5c	2	3.3

Source3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-extreme.htmlRead 30 September 2026General Specifications: architecture 3 x Zen 5 and 5 x Zen 5c. Both base 2 GHz. Maximum 5 GHz for Zen 5 and 3.3 GHz for Zen 5c. Exact architecture names are retained instead of classifying Zen 5c as Intel efficiency cores.

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	3	Zen 5	5
Zen 5c	5	Zen 5c	3.3

Source4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Ryzen Z2 Extreme Claw A8 review CPU table and processor section explicitly identify three Zen 5 and five Zen 5c physical cores. CPU table gives 5.0 GHz and 3.3 GHz respectively. These chip configuration facts apply to the same Z2 Extreme in the selected US SKU, not another Z2 processor.

CPU cores

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Max CPU clock

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Process

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GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 2, Graphics: integrated AMD Radeon Graphics.

AMD Radeon 890M1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

GPU architecture

RDNA 3.53Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-extreme.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

163Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-extreme.htmlRead 30 September 202616 graphics cores (AMD CUs)

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GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

2,900MHz3Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-extreme.htmlRead 30 September 2026

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GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

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Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

Yes4Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Publicly visible Legion Space settings screenshot shows custom SPL35W, SPPT37W and FPPT45W sliders. These are settings, not measured sustained temperatures or frame rates.

Yes4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Test conditions explicitly allow individual SPL, SPPT and FPPT settings in Manual mode. No transient 50 W boost or measured 20 W AI-mode observation is stored as a maker TDP preset.

Memory and storage

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RAM

32GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

24GB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact sold configuration has 24 GB. Generic manual maximum of 32 GB does not establish a sold 32 GB variant.

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 2, Memory Type: LPDDR5X-8000. Installed LPDDR5X-8533 runs at 8000 due to platform limit.

LPDDR5X1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

8,000MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Installed LPDDR5X-8533 runs as LPDDR5X-8000

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Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB and 2 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity. 512 GB and 1 TB are M.2 2242, 2 TB is M.2 2280. The slot is one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4

1 TB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Advertised 1 TB is exactly 1000 decimal GB. This is not usable formatted capacity.

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

NVMe SSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

41Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

41Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

ALenovo Legion Go 2

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026One M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Fast, Ready, Upgradable states fitted PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 2280 SSD. Exact manual independently states one internal M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe socket.

M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3, Card Reader: microSD.

microSD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Card speed class

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

2TB2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-gaming-devices-ai-tablets-software-best-in-customer-choiceRead 30 September 2026microSD slot supports up to 2 TB, stored as 2000 GB under the advertised decimal storage convention.

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Display

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Screen size

8.8in(22.4 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4, Display: 8.8 inches.

8in(20.3 cm)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1200px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4, Display: WUXGA 1920 x 1200.

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Pixel density

257.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

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Aspect ratio

16:101Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4, Display: 16:10.

16:102Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

OLED1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4, Display Type: OLED.

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact US production table states IPS-Level. This maker comparison term is stored with the dedicated ips_level enum.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-gaming-devices-ai-tablets-software-best-in-customer-choiceRead 30 September 2026Handheld section explicitly states native landscape 8.8-inch WUXGA OLED.

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

Glossy1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Glossy4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Claw A8 display table states glossy yes. No panel supplier or numerical lab results are generalized to exact US hardware.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4, Touchscreen: 10-point in-cell multi-touch.

Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

ALenovo Legion Go 2

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	144	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4: native WUXGA at 144 Hz. Maker launch release separately states 30-144 Hz VRR.

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact native 1920x1200 display row states 48 to 120 Hz VRR.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

30Hz2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-gaming-devices-ai-tablets-software-best-in-customer-choiceRead 30 September 202630 Hz min, 144 Hz max

48Hz1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4, Display: 500 nits SDR typical. 1100 nits HDR peak is separate.

500nits2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Final product summary explicitly states 500 nits (Typical). The earlier sunlight-readable headline alone is not used.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

1,100nits1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 20261100 nits HDR peak, 500 nits SDR typical

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

100%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026PSREF and datasheet say 100 %. The IFA 2025 press release says 97 %

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Hall effect13Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Public conclusion paragraph explicitly describes the Hall effect joysticks. Windows Z2 Extreme 32 GB / 1 TB review model.

Hall effect1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 1 overview front/controller diagrams: left stick above the D-pad, right stick below the ABXY controls. Offset layout.

Offset3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed front diagram has left stick above D-pad and right stick below ABXY.

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

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Hall effect1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Trigger stops

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D-pad

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Disc3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact front diagram and maker photo show one round directional disc with raised cross. This is the physical disc shape, not its switch mechanism.

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 1 right-controller front diagram and callout 17 show ABXY in Xbox positions: Y top, X left, B right, A bottom.

Xbox3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed front diagram and maker photo show A bottom, B right, X left, Y top.

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

61Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 1 overview labels Y1/Y2, M1/M2 and M3/Y3 grip controls, six total. Shoulder LB/LT/RB/RT are separate callouts.

21Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Control table explicitly lists Macro button M1/M2. These are the two extra rear macro buttons.

Trackpads

11Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-gaming-devices-ai-tablets-software-best-in-customer-choiceRead 30 September 2026Three user-programmable buttons customizable via Legion Space

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System buttons

Legion Space Button, Quick Settings Button, View Button, Menu Button, Desktop Button, Page Button1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 1 overview shows six function buttons. Individual names are verified in the launch datasheet and hardware review.

Power, Volume up, Volume down, MSI Center M, Quick Settings, View, Menu3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 2-3 to 2-6 identify system buttons, power and separate volume up/down controls. Gameplay buttons, sticks and triggers are separate.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

Not available

Not available

Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3, Sensors: Mouse sensor. Page 4, FPS mode: use the right controller on the controller dock.

Not available

Fingerprint

Power button1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 5-6, Fingerprint Reader: touch style integrated in power button. This record is the verified Windows model only.

Power button2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Most Comprehensive IO Support explicitly identifies Fingerprint Power Button.

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Not available

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

Not available

HD haptics1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Control table explicitly states HD haptics. No trigger rumble or adaptive resistance is inferred.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Measured

18 of 30 differ

Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

445nits13Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Display benchmarks table 445 SDR nits.

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

623nits13Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Display benchmarks table 623 HDR nits. Window/Meter unpublished.

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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1,588:18Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck Germany review sample, Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB onboard RAM, 1 TB Micron 2500 MTFDKBA1T0QGN, PN8007QB1-2 1920x1200 120 Hz IPS panel, Windows 11 Home, AMD Adrenalin 25.10.30. Test conditions explicitly use default AI Engine mode for benchmarks and measurements. Exact regional suffix is not published. These are sample results, not maker guarantees. US sold SKUs have matching marketed CPU/RAM/capacity/display hardware. No material difference is documented. Uncalibrated panel contrast 1588:1 with black level 0.34 cd/m2. Not a dynamic contrast claim.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

Not available

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

0.2813Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Tom's Guide display benchmark table reports Delta-E 0.28. Formula, calibration state, colour patches and meter are not published. The exact Notebookcheck factory CalMAN ColorChecker result is 2.5, using a different identified test. The Tom's Guide value is retained without treating either as a repeated measurement of the same method. The peer-median warning was checked against the source table.

2.98Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample with the PN8007QB1-2 1920x1200 120 Hz IPS panel, in default AI Engine mode. Factory CalMAN ColorChecker Delta E 2000 average 2.9. The post-ICC-calibration 1.3 result is not stored.

PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

720Hz14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Gaming-handheld-with-great-144-Hz-OLED-and-detachable-controllers-Lenovo-Legion-Go-2-review.1225235.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026720 Hz detected at 85% brightness and below, 30% amplitude. No zero-frequency absence value is inferred for higher brightness.

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3,512points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Gaming-handheld-with-great-144-Hz-OLED-and-detachable-controllers-Lenovo-Legion-Go-2-review.1225235.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Windows Ryzen Z2 Extreme / Radeon 890M, 32 GB / 1 TB OLED review unit. Benchmarks use Performance mode with 35 W transient / 32 W sustained APU limits. Battery Performance instead settles at 20 W. No Z2, 16 GB or SteamOS results are substituted. Time Spy value is the graphics subscore, not total score. Benchmark application build and firmware are not specified.

3,331points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample (Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB RAM, AMD Adrenalin 25.10.30) in default AI Engine mode. These are sample results, not maker guarantees. Explicit 2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics score 3331. Total Time Spy score 3640 is a different result. Actual per-run APU watts and external power source are unpublished.

3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

3,319points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Gaming-handheld-with-great-144-Hz-OLED-and-detachable-controllers-Lenovo-Legion-Go-2-review.1225235.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Windows Ryzen Z2 Extreme / Radeon 890M, 32 GB / 1 TB OLED review unit. Benchmarks use Performance mode with 35 W transient / 32 W sustained APU limits. Battery Performance instead settles at 20 W. No Z2, 16 GB or SteamOS results are substituted. Steel Nomad Light is the standard Light score, not Unlimited or full Steel Nomad. Benchmark application build and firmware are not specified.

3,228points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample (Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB RAM, AMD Adrenalin 25.10.30) in default AI Engine mode. These are sample results, not maker guarantees. Steel Nomad Light Score 3228. Regular Steel Nomad 597 is a different test. Actual per-run APU watts and external power source are unpublished.

3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

113.8points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Gaming-handheld-with-great-144-Hz-OLED-and-detachable-controllers-Lenovo-Legion-Go-2-review.1225235.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024 CPU Single Core 113.8 points, preserved without rounding. Exact Windows Z2 Extreme / 32 GB / 1 TB review sample in Performance mode, with 35 W transient and 32 W sustained APU limits. Firmware and benchmark application build are not stated.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

740points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Gaming-handheld-with-great-144-Hz-OLED-and-detachable-controllers-Lenovo-Legion-Go-2-review.1225235.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024 CPU Multi Core 740 points. Exact Windows Z2 Extreme / 32 GB / 1 TB review sample in Performance mode, with 35 W transient and 32 W sustained APU limits. Firmware and benchmark application build are not stated.

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

ALenovo Legion Go 2

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	32	43.9	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	32	37.9	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	32	29.3	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	32	25.1	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, SMAA	Not available	32	49.8	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, TAA	Not available	32	38.7	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, TAA	Not available	32	30.9	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	32	30.7	27.1
Forza Horizon 5	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	32	83	Not available
Forza Horizon 5	1920	1080	High	Not available	32	73	Not available
Forza Horizon 5	1920	1080	Extreme	Not available	32	35	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	32	83.6	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	32	76	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	High, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	32	56.6	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Ultra High, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	32	14.1	Not available
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra, Ultra AA,16x AF	Not available	32	56.4	40.6

Source14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Gaming-handheld-with-great-144-Hz-OLED-and-detachable-controllers-Lenovo-Legion-Go-2-review.1225235.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026All added rows use Performance mode and 32 W sustained APU limit on the exact Windows 32 GB / 1 TB sample. Per-run power source is not explicitly labelled and remains absent. Built-in Radeon 890M only. Resolution/preset/AA/AF come from each game table. Only Cyberpunk explicitly proves FSR off. Unknown ray-tracing, frame-generation and other upscaling states are not inferred. BG3 Ultra 27.1 and Strange Brigade Ultra 40.6 are P1, not minima.

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	Off (FSR off)	44.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	Off (FSR off)	35.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	Off (FSR off)	28.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off (FSR off)	25
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low	Not available	44.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	35.6
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High	Not available	30.2
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	28.7
F1 24	1920	1080	Low	Not available	85.1
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	76
F1 24	1920	1080	High	Not available	57.1
F1 24	1920	1080	Ultra High	Not available	14.9

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode. Exact 1920x1080 preset table. Cyberpunk 2077 has FSR off. Baldurs Gate 3 uses SMAA at Low and TAA at Medium, High and Ultra. F1 24 uses 16xAF and TAA. Per-run TDP, power source, ray tracing and frame generation are unpublished and not filled. Chart minimum is not 1% low.

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

6,999MB/s8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode, with the installed 1 TB Micron 2500 MTFDKBA1T0QGN. CrystalDiskMark 5.2/6 sequential Q32T1 read 6999 MB/s. AS SSD 4960 and DiskSpd 6996 use separate methods. Exact US drive supplier is unproved, so the named reviewer sample remains explicit.

Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

ALenovo Legion Go 2

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	150	10.75
Gaming	Not available	Not available	Not available	2.25
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	20	150	2.38
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	150	10.52
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	Not available	9.43

Source13Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-2-reviewRead 8 October 2026Table websurfing 10:45:10 at 150 nits, PCMark 10 gaming 2:15. TDP/brightness gaming not published.14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Gaming-handheld-with-great-144-Hz-OLED-and-detachable-controllers-Lenovo-Legion-Go-2-review.1225235.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Added Cyberpunk FHD Ultra 150 nits 2 h 23 min uses battery Performance, which the prose states quickly settles at 20 W, separate from 32 W benchmark runs. Wi-Fi browsing 10 h 31 min at 150 nits and 9 h 26 min at maximum brightness. Refresh rate/firmware are not stated. Approximate Silent/Balanced predictions and unscoped Manual 1 h 17 min workload are omitted. Existing Tom's Guide PCMark 10 gaming remains separate.

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Test	Game	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	150	2.78
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	150	18.62
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	12.07

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample (Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB RAM, Windows 11 Home) in default AI Engine mode. Rows in order: Cyberpunk 2077 1920x1080 Ultra at 150 cd/m2 lasts 2h 47min. Wi-Fi browsing at 150 cd/m2 lasts 18h 37min. Wi-Fi browsing at maximum brightness lasts 12h 04min. Exact minutes divided by 60. Numeric APU power and refresh are unpublished. No guessed nit value is assigned to maximum brightness.

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

2.25h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.78h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

2.38h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.78h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

Not available

Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

Not available

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

51.4W14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Gaming-handheld-with-great-144-Hz-OLED-and-detachable-controllers-Lenovo-Legion-Go-2-review.1225235.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Windows Ryzen Z2 Extreme / Radeon 890M, 32 GB / 1 TB OLED review unit. Benchmarks use Performance mode with 35 W transient / 32 W sustained APU limits. Battery Performance instead settles at 20 W. No Z2, 16 GB or SteamOS results are substituted. Whole-system measured outlet input using Metrahit Energy, built-in screen 150 nits, Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra/FSR off. Mean 51.4 W, not APU TDP or a battery charging limit. Separate external-monitor draw and stress-test peaks are excluded.

35.5W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode. Cyberpunk 2077 FHD 1920x1080 Ultra, no FSR, 150 cd/m2, average 35.5 W, range 35.1 to 36.4 W. Reviewer whole-system consumption with internal display. External-monitor 37.6 W is a separate run. This is not APU TDP or battery charge input.

Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

ALenovo Legion Go 2

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Performance	Gaming	39.7
Performance	Max load	39.7

Source14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Gaming-handheld-with-great-144-Hz-OLED-and-detachable-controllers-Lenovo-Legion-Go-2-review.1225235.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra 39.7 dB(A) and maximum-load 39.7 dB(A) use review Performance mode. Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient 24.7 dB(A). The separately labelled Power/mains max-noise cell agrees at 39.7. Manual 46.5 is another mode and is not substituted into the Performance gaming row.

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
AI Engine	Idle	29
AI Engine	Gaming	36.6
AI Engine	Max load	39.1

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode. Earthworks M23R with Arta at 15 cm, ambient 24 dB(A). Idle 29 is maximum observed idle. Gaming 36.6 is Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra. Maximum load 39.1 is stress. Other games can differ.

Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

39.7dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

39.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

39.7dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

36.6dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Not available

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

Not available

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3, Speakers: stereo, 2 W x2 woofers.

21Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Speaker direction

Not available

Front-facing3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed front diagram places both speaker outlets on the user-facing face.

Audio features

Not available

DTS processing, Hi-Res Audio, Force-Feedback Audio2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

ALenovo Legion Go 2

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)	Max power output (W)
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	1	Top	40	USB4	Yes	100	15
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	1	Bottom	40	USB4	Yes	100	15
USB-C	Charging only (left controller)	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Charging only (right controller)	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 20262x USB-C USB4 40 Gbps with USB PD 65-100 W input, 15 W output and DisplayPort 2.1. The two charging-only USB-C ports sit on the controllers

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps / DisplayPort / USB PD 3.0 / Thunderbolt 4 compatible	2	Top	40	USB4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Mic-in / Headphone-out combo	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed upper-side diagram and pages 2-5 to 2-9 locate both USB-C ports, audio jack and card reader on top. Manual explicitly states 40 Gbps. Production US specification proves USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility, not native Thunderbolt certification. Manual 45 to 100 W PD device input and overview 65 W charging describe potentially different limits, so charging-input watt cells are omitted without an exact shared scope. Output 5 V / 3 A is not converted into an unstated watt limit.

USB-C ports

4=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

100W=CalculatedFrom Ports

Not available

Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 2-7 to 2-9 explicitly describe DisplayPort external monitor support. 8K without a refresh rate cannot populate an exact maximum mode.

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate30 Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 2, Monitor Support: USB-C supports up to 8K at 30 Hz.

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External GPU

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Dock

Not available

Sold separately2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026MSI Nest is an optional accessory. No dock is listed in manual standard box contents.

Max output through dock

ALenovo Legion Go 2

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BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Optional MSI Nest Docking Station Pack specifies HDMI 2.0 4K60. This is dock output, not a claimed direct USB-C maximum. HDR is unproved.

Dock ports

Not available

HDMI 2.0, USB-C host, USB-C PD 3.0 input, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, Gigabit Ethernet2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Optional Nest pack connector inventory. Dock 100 W input is separate from handheld input and supplied 65 W adaptor.

Wireless

3 of 6 differ

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 5, WLAN: Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax 2x2.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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Bluetooth

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 5, WLAN: Bluetooth 5.3. Actual version may vary by OS/driver.

5.41Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

NFC

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Cellular

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026WWAN: no support

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Network

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

74Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3, Battery: 74 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion.

80Wh1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

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Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

ALenovo Legion Go 2

Use	Hours (h)
Video playback	15

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Local 1080p video playback at 150 nits

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Use	Hours (h)
Gaming	3.5

Source2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Maker claims 3.5 hours gameplay in Endurance Mode. Game, exact TDP and gaming brightness are not stated. Separate 19 hours plus video claim has a lower-bound qualifier that cannot be stored as an exact or maximum duration, so it is omitted.

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

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Charging standards

USB PD 3.01Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3, Power Adapter: USB-C adapter supports PD 3.0. Page 5, connector power: 65-100 W input.

USB PD 3.02Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Device IO explicitly states Power Delivery 3.0. The exact manual describes 45 to 100 W device-port PD input capability, with 15 to 100 W optionally supported when off. Current overview separately states up to 65 W charging. Port input capacity and actual battery charging can describe different limits. Maximum charging-input cells remain omitted because the shared scope is unproved.

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Five verified US/UK/DE regional model rows list a 65 W adapter. Three verified Nordic rows explicitly say No Power Adapter. Source is per row.

Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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65W1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026AC Adapter row states 65 W adaptor. This is not the device charging-input maximum.

Cooling

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Fans

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22Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Advanced Thermal Design states two heat pipes and dual fans.

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

Yes4Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-2-reviewRead 30 September 2026Publicly visible Legion Space settings screenshot shows a customizable multi-point fan curve under Customize. No gated benchmark prose used.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 4 Multi-mode explicitly describes flipping the stand in detachable/FPS modes. Page 1 rear view shows the built-in stand.

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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SSD2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Fast, Ready, Upgradable section explicitly says remove the back cover for SSD upgrades. Battery is not user replaceable under the manual.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width295.6Height136.7Depth50.85mm(11.6 × 5.4 × 2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Width and height are the full device with supplied controllers attached. Maximum external depth includes protruding controls: 50.85 mm. Chassis-only depth is 42.25 mm and is not stored in this field.

Width299.5Height126.2mm(11.8 × 5 in)3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 2-8 gives 299.5 (W) x 126.2 (D) x 24.0 (H) mm. Width and front-face height are stored. The 24 mm chassis thickness does not establish maximum depth including grips and controls, so depth remains unknown.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

920g(2 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Around 920 g with controllers. Controllers alone less than 210 g

765g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026US production SKU table states 765 g with battery. Generic manual says less than 765 g and Japanese SKU differs. The exact US production specification is retained.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution), ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Hi-Res Audio2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Legion Go handheld with controllers, Carry bag with controller dock, Controller protecting cover for FPS mode1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 6, Bundled Accessories: Carry bag with controller dock, controller protecting cover for FPS mode. Adapter is per verified regional SKU.

MSI Claw handheld PC, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter, AC power cord3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 2-2 standard box list. Optional Exquisite Pouch is excluded because inclusion is not established for exact US SKUs.

Carrying case

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Links

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Product page

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-gen-2/len106g00041Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026Maker product URL linked through its launch announcement and official PSREF reference.

us.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/Overview1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdf1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8ASP2/Legion_Go_8ASP2_Spec.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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Manual

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download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Claw A8 MS-1T8K v1.0 guide, May 2025. Direct maker PDF downloaded and read. No Intel Claw manual is substituted.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact US table: one year limited manufacturer warranty. Statutory rights are separate.

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