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Lenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme) vs MSI Claw 8 AI+
Product A: Lenovo
87 of 165 known
Change Lenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)
Product B: MSI
95 of 165 known
Change MSI Claw 8 AI+
Compare the Lenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme) with
72 of 156 fields differ
- 35 different values
- 37 known for one only
- 33 the same
- 51 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.
- BatteryA: 55.5WhB: 80WhMSI is 24.5 Wh higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ALenovo: 298.5 × 127.6 mm
- BMSI: 299 × 126 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
All 165 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
5 of 9 differ
Series
Model numbers
83N6000GUS, 83N60000US2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Product sku metadata: 83N6000GUS. Windows 83N60000US is independently read from its exact maker page and source below. Both are 8APU1 Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 32GB/1TB.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026
A2VM-001US, A2VM-222US, A2VM-061NEU, A2VM-013NEU1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Model identifiers are read from the specification column headings or the model-specific PDF heading.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Model identifiers are read from the specification column headings or the model-specific PDF heading.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Model identifiers are read from the specification column headings or the model-specific PDF heading.
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Not available
MSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central's review calls the Claw A1M the predecessor of the Claw 8 AI+.16Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/meet-the-msi-claw-8-ai-msis-shot-at-redemption-for-the-pc-gaming-handheld-marketRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the MSI Claw 8 AI+ the official follow-up to the original Claw A1M.
Successor
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Launch price (US)
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Nebula Nocturne, Glacier White2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SteamOS SKU Color: Nebula Nocturne. Windows exact SKU Color: Glacier White. These are maker spellings, separate from early Nebula Violet launch wording.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026Exact Color cell: Glacier White.
Sandstorm, Black1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026The Swedish comparison table names Sandstorm. The US model-specific sheets name Black.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Color cell: Black.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Color cell: Black.
Device class
Form factor
Platform and software
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OS family
OS at launch
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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Processor and graphics
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Chip
Chip brand
Core configuration
ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)
| Physical core count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Zen 4 | 3.3 | 5.1 |
Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Processor table: 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.3GHz base, 5.1GHz maximum. Eight physical cores are stored. Zen 4 name is corroborated by the AMD official processor source.4Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact chip Processor Architecture: Zen 4. Eight cores, 3.3 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost agree with Lenovo PSREF.
BMSI Claw 8 AI+
| Core type | Physical core count | Core | Base clock (GHz) | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 4 | Lion Cove | 2.2 | 4.8 |
| Low-power efficiency | 4 | Skymont | 2.2 | 3.7 |
Source11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/824443/2024_Intel_Tech%20Tour%20TW_Lunar%20Lake%20Architecture%20Session%20Highlights-3.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 7-15 identify Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores. Exact 258V counts/clocks come from the separately cited Intel CPU specification table.12Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Indexed official CPU Specifications table read through public web search. 4 performance and 4 low-power-efficient cores. P-core base/max 2.2/4.8 GHz, LP-E base/max 2.2/3.7 GHz. Direct page request was denied, so full-document access is unverified.
CPU cores
8
8
Max CPU clock
5.1GHz
4.8GHz
Process
GPU
GPU architecture
GPU compute units
GPU max clock
Not available
GPU compute (claimed)
Not available
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Power modes
ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)
| Mode | TDP (W) |
|---|---|
| Performance | 30 |
| Balance | 15 |
| Quiet | 10 |
| Custom minimum | 5 |
| Custom maximum | 40 |
Source6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 7 October 2026Thermal modes: Performance 30 W, Balance 15 W, Quiet 10 W, Custom 5 to 40 W. Custom endpoints describe one continuous range. Power-source cells are omitted because the usage conditions are recommendations, not proven limits. Windows guide has the same table.8Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 7 October 2026Windows Thermal mode table: Performance 30 W, Balance 15 W, Quiet 10 W, Custom 5 to 40 W. OS power modes are separate from APU TDP modes.17Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows table independently confirms Performance 30 W, Balance 15 W, Quiet 10 W and Custom 5 to 40 W. Recommended power sources are not enforced operating limits.
BMSI Claw 8 AI+
| Mode | TDP (W) |
|---|---|
| Manual | 8 |
| Manual | 17 |
| Manual | 30 |
Lowest TDP
5W
8W
Highest TDP
40W
30W
Highest TDP on battery
Not available
Not available
Custom TDP
Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 7 October 2026Thermal mode: Custom 5 to 40 W. Quick Access Menu Performance section enables TDP Limit and custom thermal design power.8Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 7 October 202617Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows Custom mode explicitly allows choosing 5 to 40 W in Legion Space. Same documented range as SteamOS.
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Memory and storage
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RAM
32GB2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Memory: 32GB LPDDR5X-7500MT/s (Soldered). Generic PSREF 16GB options are not added without a sold SKU mapping.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026
RAM type
RAM speed
7,500MT/s1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Memory Type: LPDDR5X-7500. Exact US SKU metadata explicitly writes 7500MT/s. Tom's Hardware 6400MHz review table is not used.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026Exact Memory cell: 32 GB LPDDR5X-7500MT/s (Soldered).
Memory bandwidth
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Storage
1 TB2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU Storage: 1TB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe Gen4 TLC. Decimal 1TB becomes 1000GB. Generic 512GB configurations are not added without a sold SKU mapping.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026
1 TB, 2 TB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.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. HDD capacity: 1TB.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.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. HDD capacity: 2TB.
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Storage slots
ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2280 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
BMSI Claw 8 AI+
| Form factor | Interface | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Count | Occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.2 2230 | PCIe NVMe | 4 | 4 | 1 | Yes |
M.2 slots
1
1
Memory card
Card speed class
Not available
Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
283ppi
283ppi
Aspect ratio
Panel type
Native panel orientation
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Touchscreen
Built-in display refresh modes
ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1200 | 120 | Yes |
BMSI Claw 8 AI+
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) | VRR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1200 | 120 | Yes |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Not available
VRR lower limit
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Not available
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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HDR formats
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Second display
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Controls
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Stick sensor
Stick layout
Not available
Touch-sensitive sticks
Not available
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Replaceable stick modules
Not available
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Trigger sensor
Trigger stops
D-pad
Not available
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Face button labels
Extra rear and grip buttons
System-level remapping
Not available
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System buttons
Power, Volume up, Volume down, View, Menu, Steam Key (SteamOS) / Legion L (Windows), Quick Access Key (SteamOS) / Legion R (Windows)17Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_win.htmlRead 8 October 2026Windows front and top views identify View, Menu, Power, volume up/down, Legion L and Legion R. SteamOS independently identifies the same control positions with Steam Key and Quick Access Key labels. The two OS-dependent labels are written conditionally, not assigned to both editions.18Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 8 October 2026SteamOS front and top views identify View, Menu, Power, volume up/down, Steam Key and Quick Access Key. Windows calls the last two positions Legion L and Legion R. Conditional labels preserve each edition without omitting these two physical controls.
MSI Center M button, Quick Settings button, View button, Menu button9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Hardware overview labels View, Menu, MSI Center M and Quick Settings buttons.
Detached controller connection
Not available
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Controller mouse sensor
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Fingerprint
Motion and feedback
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Gyroscope
Rumble
RGB lighting
Measured
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Brightness (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM frequency (measured)
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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
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AnTuTu (measured)
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Game frame rates (measured)
ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)
Not availableBMSI Claw 8 AI+
| Game | Width (px) | Height (px) | Preset | Upscaling | TDP (W) | Average FPS | 1 % low FPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashes of the Singularity | 1920 | 1080 | Normal | Not available | 30 | 66 | Not available |
| Shadow of the Tomb Raider | 1920 | 1080 | Lowest | Not available | 30 | 76 | Not available |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Low | Intel XeSS 1.3 Auto, frame generation disabled | 30 | 59 | Not available |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Low | FSR off | 30 | 46.8 | Not available |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Medium | FSR off | 30 | 37.4 | Not available |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | High | FSR off | 30 | 31.4 | Not available |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra | FSR off | 30 | 28.5 | Not available |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Low, SMAA | Not available | 30 | 40.4 | Not available |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Medium, TAA | Not available | 30 | 33.5 | Not available |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | High, TAA | Not available | 30 | 29.2 | Not available |
| Baldur's Gate 3 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra, TAA | Not available | 30 | 28.7 | Not available |
| F1 24 | 1920 | 1080 | Low, TAA, 16x AF | Not available | 30 | 85.7 | Not available |
| F1 24 | 1920 | 1080 | Medium, TAA, 16x AF | Not available | 30 | 76.2 | Not available |
| F1 24 | 1920 | 1080 | High, TAA, 16x AF | Not available | 30 | 59.5 | Not available |
| F1 24 | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra High, TAA, 16x AF | Not available | 30 | 20.1 | Not available |
| Final Fantasy XV Benchmark | 1920 | 1080 | High Quality | Not available | 30 | 34.4 | Not available |
| Strange Brigade | 1920 | 1080 | Ultra, Ultra AA, 16x AF | Not available | 30 | 56.1 | 29.5 |
Source7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central at 30 W. Ashes: Normal 1080p, V-sync on. Tomb Raider: Lowest 1080p, V-sync on. Cyberpunk: Low 1080p, V-sync off, XeSS 1.3 Auto, in-game frame generation disabled. Power source and ray tracing are not inferred.14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Added FHD built-in Arc 140V rows use manual 30 W mode, not default AI engine 17 W. Exact presets/AA/AF retained. Cyberpunk explicitly states FSR off. Per-run power source and unknown ray-tracing/frame-generation/other upscaling states remain absent. Strange Brigade 29.5 is P1, not minimum. Different from existing Windows Central XeSS 1.3 Auto tests.
Memory card read (measured)
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Battery runtime per test (measured)
ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)
Not availableBMSI Claw 8 AI+
| Test | Game | TDP (W) | Brightness (nits) | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Cyberpunk 2077 | 30 | Not available | 2.17 |
| Gaming | Cyberpunk 2077 | 30 | 150 | 1.75 |
| Wi-Fi browsing | Not available | Not available | 150 | 23.55 |
| Wi-Fi browsing | Not available | Not available | Not available | 16.62 |
Source7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central Cyberpunk 2077 test at maximum 30 W TDP and roughly 200 nits: 2 hours 10 minutes. Approximate brightness is not stored as an exact nits value.14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Added observed Cyberpunk FHD Ultra 150 nits 1 h 45 min is the fastest manual 30 W mode. Wi-Fi browsing 23 h 33 min at 150 nits and 16 h 37 min at maximum brightness, both 60 Hz. Firmware is not named. Approximate AI engine just-under 3.5 h is omitted. Existing Windows Central 2 h 10 min uses another workload.
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
Not available
1.75h
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
Not available
2.17h
Video runtime (measured)
Not available
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Full charge time (measured)
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Fan noise per mode (measured)
ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)
Not availableBMSI Claw 8 AI+
| Power mode | Load | Noise (dB(A)) |
|---|---|---|
| manual | Gaming | 41.4 |
| manual | Max load | 41.4 |
Max fan noise (measured)
Not available
41.4dB(A)
Fan noise while gaming (measured)
Not available
41.4dB(A)
Back surface under load (measured)
Not available
Grips under load (measured)
Not available
Not available
Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
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Stick tests (measured)
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Speaker loudness (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Audio
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Speakers
Speaker direction
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Audio features
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Microphones
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3.5 mm jack
Ports and dock
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Ports
ALenovo Legion Go S (Z1 Extreme)
| 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 | 2 | Top | 40 | USB4 | Yes | 100 | 15 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Headphone / microphone combo | 1 | Top | 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 |
Source7Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_132918253_1752224176_808_3142059.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 9 has two USB-C connectors with USB4 40 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4 and accessory output 5 V, 3 A. Adapter power is not a device input ceiling.15Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section locates both USB-C ports and the combo jack on top, microSD on bottom. Electrical/protocol capabilities come from exact 8APU1 PSREF page 5, cited separately. Dock connectors are excluded.16Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026p5 Standard Ports: 2x USB-C USB4 40Gbps, USB PD 65-100 W input/15 W output, DisplayPort 1.4, 1 combo 3.5 mm jack, 1 card reader. Sides independently read from exact-model Tom's Hardware review.
BMSI Claw 8 AI+
| Type | Version | Count | Max speed (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode | Max charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | Thunderbolt 4 | 2 | 40 | Thunderbolt 4 | Yes | 65 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| microSD card | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
USB-C ports
2
2
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Yes
Yes
USB-C charging
100W
65W
Video out
Max external display
Not available
Not available
External GPU
Not available
Dock
Max output through dock
Not available
Not available
Dock ports
Not available
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth
NFC
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Cellular
Not available
Network
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Battery and charging
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Battery energy
Battery capacity
Not available
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Claimed battery life
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Battery life (claimed, min)
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Battery life (claimed, max)
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Wired charging
Charging standards
Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
80min1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Super Rapid Charge: 10min to 30%, 30min to 70%, 80min to 100%. Datasheet footnote requires included charger, depleted battery and MS/S3/S4/S5 states. First-edition SteamOS guide gives only less than two hours, a compatible broader estimate.9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Super Rapid Charge footnote: 80 min from 0 to 100 percent in MS/S3/S4/S5 states, using included charger and substantially depleted battery. Generic 730 g and 22.6 mm chassis values do not override current PSREF.
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Charge limit
Not available
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Bypass charging
Not available
Not available
Charger in box
Yes2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact US What's in the Box lists 65 W USB-C charger. Generic PSREF no-adapter regional option does not apply to selected US rows.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026
Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026The model table explicitly lists the supplied AC adapter. Its output rating differs by bundle.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026AC Power Adaptor 65W.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026AC Power Adaptor 65W.
Included charger
65W2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact US What's in the Box: 65 W USB-C charger. This is adapter power, not maximum 100 W device input.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026
65 to 100W1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 20267Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 202613Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMXRead 30 September 202615Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1869644-REG/msi_claw_8_ai_a2vm_001us_claw_8_ai_a2vm.htmlRead 8 October 2026
Cooling
1 of 3 differ
Fans
Vapor chamber
Not available
Not available
Custom fan curve
Not available
Not available
Build
1 of 3 differ
Built-in kickstand
Not available
Not available
Dust and water rating
Not available
Not available
User-replaceable parts
Joystick caps, SSD12Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_130674305_1746449716_9848_391593.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 20 CRU table lists Joystick caps as optional-service parts. Pages 27 to 28 give removal steps. Exact-model Tom's Hardware review separately confirms the SSD can be upgraded.15Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme SteamOS Upgradeability section says internal SSD can be upgraded to a larger 2242 or 2280 drive. Cap replacement is separately supported by HMM.
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width298.5Height127.55Depth43.4mm(11.8 × 5 × 1.7 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Dimensions WxDxH: 298.5 x 127.55 x 22.6-43.4mm. Width and height use front-face orientation. Maximum 43.4mm external depth is stored, not 22.6mm chassis thickness. Product page rounds width to 299 mm.
Weight
Weight without controllers
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Certifications
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Game compatibility programme
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FCC ID
Not available
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Other certifications
ErP Lot 6/26, RoHS compliant, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 6 Green Certifications: ErP Lot 6/26 and RoHS compliant. Other Certifications: TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution). Green entries may include self-declaration.
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Lenovo Legion Go S, 65W USB-C charger, Quick start guide2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact US What's in the Box: Lenovo Legion Go S, 65 W USB-C charger, Quick start guide.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026
MSI Claw handheld PC, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter and AC power cord9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Unpacking 2-2: MSI Claw, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter / AC cord. Pouch optional.
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Spec sheet
psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDF1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Exact current 8APU1 PSREF, dated May 6, 2026. It explicitly identifies Ryzen Z1 Extreme, not 8ARP1 Z2 Go.
Manual
download.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.html6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/pccbbs/pubs/legion_go_s_8arp1/user_guide/en/go_s_steam.htmlRead 7 October 2026Official SteamOS user guide, linked from the combined Windows and SteamOS guide index. Matching PDF Table 1 identifies 8APU1 and machine type 83N6.7Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_132918253_1752224176_808_3142059.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker-authored SteamOS guide, first edition March 2025. Table 1 identifies 8APU1 and 83N6. Readable PDF mirror was inspected in full.
download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdf9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Official MSI Claw 7/8 v1.0 user guide, MS-1T42/MS-1T52. Exact model specification sheets take precedence over its generic dimension/RAM table.
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1year2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact 83N6000GUS US product Warranty: One Year Legion Ultimate Support. The independent Windows SKU has the same value. US maker term only, statutory rights excluded.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026Exact US Warranty cell: One Year Legion Ultimate Support.
1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer warranty cell: one-year limited warranty, including one year global. Country-specific statutory rights are separate.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer warranty cell: one-year limited warranty, including one year global. Country-specific statutory rights are separate.
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