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General

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Series

Legion Go1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026PSREF title is Legion Go S, in Legion family. Series normalized to Legion Go.

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.

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

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

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

January 202513Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/lenovo-legion-unleashes-next-gen-gaming-power-at-ces-2025Read 7 October 2026Maker CES announcement on January 7 names the Z1 Extreme option. Related SteamOS press kit is dated January 6. January month precision covers the one-day maker difference without claiming an unproved first day.

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

Available2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SteamOS SKU JSON-LD Offer states InStock. This is current availability, not a launch forecast.

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.

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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.

US2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU is sold on the US storefront with USD purchase offer. Only US rows are represented.3Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n60000usRead 7 October 2026

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

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 PC10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Maker describes handheld PC gaming with Windows and SteamOS.

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

Form factor

Slate10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Built for Comfort section names an ergonomic unibody design. Exact-model PC Gamer review says it lacks detachable controllers.

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.

Platform and software

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OS family

SteamOS2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact 83N6000GUS Operating System: SteamOS. Windows is a separate variant.

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

OS at launch

SteamOS2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Exact sold SteamOS configuration, corroborated by June 2025 exact-model review. No current point-release version is guessed.

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 Z1 Extreme1Maker 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 Name: AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme.

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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Processor Family: AMD Ryzen Z Series Processor.

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 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 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

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

4nm5Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/AMD-Ryzen-Z1-Extreme-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.716421.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme CPU specification table: Manufacturing Technology 4 nm. This is a silicon specification, not a handheld measurement.

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GPU

AMD Radeon 780M2Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Family embedded Graphics: Radeon 780M / RDNA 3 with the Z1 Extreme processor. Exact SKU lists integrated AMD Radeon Graphics.

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

GPU architecture

RDNA 32Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Family embedded Graphics: Radeon 780M / RDNA 3 with the Z1 Extreme processor. Z2 Go RDNA2 is excluded.

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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.

124Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact chip Graphics Core Count: 12. AMD launch table calls them RDNA 3 compute units. Lenovo separately proves this chip is installed. A processor GPU ceiling does not prove this handheld's operating clock.

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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.

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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.

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 A8 BZ2EM

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Lowest TDP

5W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Highest TDP

40W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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.

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

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

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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Memory Type: LPDDR5X-7500.

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.

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).

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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.

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 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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Storage Type: M.2 2242 SSD, PCIe NVMe.

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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 installed Storage Type interface: PCIe 4.0 x4.

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 S (Z1 Extreme)

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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Storage Slot: one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot. Installed 1TB drive in each selected SKU is M.2 2242. Connector form factor and installed drive length are distinct.

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

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Card Reader: microSD card reader.

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

Card speed class

UHS-I7Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_132918253_1752224176_808_3142059.pdfRead 7 October 2026Printed page 9 Specifications: microSD slot, quantity 1, interface UHS-I.

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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.

2TB9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 bottom I/O: microSD card reader supports up to 2 TB. The maker page markets microSD as expanded storage for games. Decimal 2 TB is 2000 GB.

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Display

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Screen size

8in(20.3 cm)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: Size 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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: WUXGA (1920x1200).

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

Pixel density

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:101Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: 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.

IPS1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table: IPS. Lenovo notes that its IPS designation may encompass IPS, PLS, ADS, AHVA or AAS.

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

Landscape9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 1 opening and See Every Detail sections explicitly say native landscape. Sheet includes Z1 Extreme and Z2 Go with Windows or SteamOS.

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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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Display table Surface: Glossy, anti-fingerprint.

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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Pages 3-4: Multi-touch, in-cell, supports 10-point 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 S (Z1 Extreme)

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

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 own built-in display table pairs WUXGA 1920x1200 with 48-120Hz VRR. This is the display refresh range and maximum, not an external preset timing.

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

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

48Hz1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 own display table: 48-120Hz VRR. CES press release footnote gives 44Hz, so latest technical PSREF takes precedence.

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

Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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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)

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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.

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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 effect10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Legion TrueStrike and Flawless Control sections name Hall effect RGB joysticks. RGB customization is OS-qualified.

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

Stick layout

Offset15Reviewtomshardware.com/video-games/handheld-gaming/lenovo-legion-go-s-steamos-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme SteamOS Design section says thumbsticks are offset like an Xbox controller.

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

Hall effect11Maker product pageawinic.com/cn/news-1726.htmlRead 7 October 2026Component maker explicitly names Legion Go S with Z2 Go or Z1 Extreme, Windows or SteamOS. It says adjustable-travel triggers use an awinic linear Hall solution. Only the trigger sensor mechanism is stored. Generic component capability specs are excluded. Chinese source translated to English.

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

Trigger stops

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Controls: LT and RT button range switch. Overview lists both rear range switches.

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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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Controls: A B X Y buttons. Uses Xbox order shown by the overview and exact hardware controls.

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.

21Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Controls: Y1 and Y2 buttons, separate from LB, LT, RB, RT. Two rear grip buttons, not standard shoulders.

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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 Touchpad: one buttonless Mylar surface touchpad on the right controller, 10 x 10mm.

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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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.

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.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Fingerprint Reader: No fingerprint reader.

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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Sensors: Accelerometer and 6-axis Gyroscope sensor. No invented axis count field is stored.

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

HD haptics9Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 Haptics: HD haptics. No mechanism or motor count is inferred.

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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 System Lighting: RGB lighting ring. Maker page qualifies customization software by OS.

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

Measured

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

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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

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

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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 S (Z1 Extreme)

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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

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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

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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 S (Z1 Extreme)

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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.

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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.

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2.78h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

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

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

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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 S (Z1 Extreme)

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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

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

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

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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

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

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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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Speakers: stereo speakers, 2W x2. Two physical speaker units.

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

Speaker direction

Front-facing10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Immersive Audio section: front-firing audio. Exact-model PC Gamer review agrees.

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

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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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Microphone: dual-microphone array. Overview shows left and right microphone locations.

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Standard Ports: one headphone/microphone combo jack (3.5mm).

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

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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 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 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

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

100W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 own USB-C Standard Ports explicitly include DisplayPort 1.4.

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.

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External GPU

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Dock

Sold separately10Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g0003Read 7 October 2026Legion Ecosystem section names Legion Go Dock. Caption says accessories shown are sold separately.

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 S (Z1 Extreme)

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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

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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

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 WLAN: AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616, 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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 WLAN: Bluetooth 5.3. Footnote says actual operation can be lower depending on 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_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 4 WWAN: No support.

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Network

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Battery and charging

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

55.5Wh1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 3 Battery: 55.5Wh Rechargeable Li-ion Battery. No pack mAh conversion is made.

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 S (Z1 Extreme)

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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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3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

100W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Standard Ports: USB PD 65-100 W input, 15W output. 100 W maximum device input needs a compatible higher-power adapter, not the included 65 W unit. March 2025 SteamOS guide says 65 W achieves its maximum charging speed. The newer May 2026 exact 8APU1 PSREF explicitly identifies 65-100 W device-port input, and takes precedence for supported input. This does not revise the separately stated included-adapter charge-time claim.

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Charging standards

USB PD 3.09Maker spec sheet (PDF)psrefstuff.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/datasheet/Legion_Go_S_Datasheet_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Page 2 I/O explicitly identifies the two USB-C device ports with Power Delivery 3.0. This establishes the device protocol rather than only the supplied adapter capability.

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)

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 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

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 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.

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

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

112Owner's manualcdn.iceshop.nl/objects/mmo_130674305_1746449716_9848_391593.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker-authored HMM covers 8APU1 and 83N6. Printed page 22 exploded view has one fan. Table 3 item 22 is Fan. Printed page 32 removes this single installed fan.

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.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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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.

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.

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.

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.

740g(1.6 lb)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 Weight: Around 740 g. Approximate whole handheld, not a measurement for every SKU. Page 3 launch/datasheet 730 g differs, so latest technical PSREF takes precedence.

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

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.

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

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, 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

None1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_S_8APU1/Legion_Go_S_8APU1_Spec.PDFRead 7 October 2026Page 5 Bundled Accessories: None. Exact US box lists handheld, charger and quick start guide. No case is included in selected SKUs.

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Links

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Product page

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/len106g00032Maker product pagelenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go-s/83n6000gusRead 7 October 2026Family page heading: Legion Go S (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme). It links full specs for part numbers starting 83N6.

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_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.

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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-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.

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.

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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