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General

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Series

Legion Go1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Claw1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Claw model family in page heading.

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

83E10000US, 8APU14Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026Exact direct BestBuy 6559605 lists 83E10000US Z1 Extreme 16 GB/512 GB. AI-generated Q&A excluded. GameStop same SKU title 512 GB but table 1 TB, 16:9/1440p and bad dimensions conflict and are not used. Maker 8APU1 family code confirmed by original manual.

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

1975322622185Retailer pagegamestop.com/pc-gaming/laptop-pc-hardware/products/lenovo-legion-go-8.8-in-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld---amd-ryzen-z1-extreme---16gb-with-512gb-ssd---shadow-black/417375.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact GameStop matched manufacturer SKU UPC 197532262218. Storage/table errors on that page are explicitly excluded. Barcode identity only, not its copied other fields.

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

1 September 20232Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Original first announcement September 1, 2023. US actual October 31 availability precedes later EMEA November forecast. Preorders are separate.

3 June 20244Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-Next-Gen-AI--Gaming-and-Business---Productivity-Laptops-with-Latest-Processors-at-COMPUTEX-2024-143709Read 30 September 2026June 4 publication has June 3, 2024 Taipei dateline. Initial Claw 8 AI+ Lunar Lake reveal at Computex, not December production-spec finalization.

Status

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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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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.

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.

Lenovo Legion Go 214Reviewlaptopmag.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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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.

US4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026Exact US retailer offers this exact reference SKU. No language-only regional assertion.

US, SE1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026US model-specific sheets and the official Swedish product configuration table.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Shadow Black1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Handheld PC6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Opening paragraph describes a Windows gaming handheld PC.

Form factor

Detachable controllers1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Slate9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Hardware overview shows one body with fixed controls.

Platform and software

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OS family

Windows1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Windows6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Operating System cell: Windows 11 Home.

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2023 producer table explicitly Windows 11 Home, distinct from future user-installed SteamOS or Windows upgrades.

Windows 11 Home6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026December 2024 production-spec: Windows 11 Home.

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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XeSS6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Production announcement performance paragraph names Intel XeSS.

Processor and graphics

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Chip

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme eight-core/16-thread processor row. Separate Z1 six-core row omitted.

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Processor cell: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V.

Chip brand

AMD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Intel6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Intel processor named in the exact Claw 8 specification table.

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 (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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026PSREF exact Z1 Extreme row gives eight cores, 3.3 GHz base and 5.1 GHz maximum. Core_name Zen 4 is chip-maker architecture. P/E classification is not invented for AMD. Not a guaranteed clock under each thermal mode.7Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme maker specification states Zen 4 architecture, eight physical CPU cores, 3.3 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost. PSREF independently repeats the core count and clocks for the installed processor. Intel P/E labels are not invented for AMD Zen 4.

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

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Max CPU clock

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Process

4nm8Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-goRead 5 October 2026Exact original Legion Go CPU specification table identifies Z1 Extreme Zen 4 as 4 nm. This is a claimed component node, not a reviewer measurement. Its 1 TB test unit differs from 512 GB reference, so benchmarks, battery, thermal, power and SSD measurements are omitted.

3nm10Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 30 September 2026Core Ultra Series 2 table, 258V row: CPU lithography TSMC N3B.

GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Intel Arc 140V6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Graphics: Arc 140V.

GPU architecture

AMD RDNA 37Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact chip maker RDNA 3. Generic processor FreeSync support does not establish handheld built-in VRR, which maker explicitly denies.

Xe211Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/824443/2024_Intel_Tech%20Tour%20TW_Lunar%20Lake%20Architecture%20Session%20Highlights-3.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 24-26: Lunar Lake new Xe2 GPU. Page 26 identifies eight second-generation Xe cores.

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.

127Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z1-series/z1-extreme.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Z1 Extreme integrated Radeon GPU physical count 12 AMD compute units, corroborated by exact Legion Go review. Not 12 CPU cores or graphics TFLOPS. AMD current 2900 MHz boost conflicts with older 2700 MHz review and no mode-specific device ceiling established, so GPU clock omitted.

82Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026GPU cell: Arc 140V, 8 Xe-Cores.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026GPU cell: Arc 140V, 8 Xe-Cores.

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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1,950MHz10Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 30 September 2026Core Ultra Series 2 table, 258V row: Arc Graphics 140V max dynamic frequency 1.95 GHz.

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 (Z1 Extreme)

Mode	TDP (W)
Quiet	8
Balance	15
Performance	20
Custom (minimum)	5
Custom (maximum)	30

Source6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed p 19 preset Quiet 8 W/Balance 15 W/Performance 20 W and continuous Custom 5 to 30 W range. Endpoints represent slider range. Mains/battery column gives recommended conditions, not hard operating restrictions, so power source remains omitted. Original launch 25 W custom wording reflects earlier profile, not current 30 W endpoint. AMD generic 28 W default/9 to 30 W cTDP is not device preset.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Mode	TDP (W)
Manual	8
Manual	17
Manual	30

Source7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section: Manual mode selects TDP limits of 8, 17 and 30 W. These are not named OverBoost or Performance presets.

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

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original guide explicitly custom TDP slider and mode toggle in Legion Space. Fixed Full Speed Fan is not a user-defined thermal curve, whose field remains omitted.

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Memory and storage

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RAM

16GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026

32GB6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Memory: 32GB.

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR5X6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Production-spec Memory cell: LPDDR5X. The generic manual LPDDR5 description is not substituted.

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact PSREF memory type LPDDR5X-7500. Stored nominal effective 7500 MT/s, not a 7500 MHz memory clock from marketing. Memory is soldered, not a user DIMM.

8,533MT/s6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Memory: LPDDR5x-8533.

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.

512GB1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Only proven exact reference 512 GB storage represented. Family 256 GB/1 TB options not presented as this installed drive or unverified regional variants.4Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 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 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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD interface: NVMe.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD interface: NVMe.

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 20264Retailer pagebestbuy.com/product/legion-go-8-8-144hz-wqxga-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-16gb-with-512-gb-ssd-windows/6559605Read 5 October 2026Exact SKU Features explicitly installed 512 GB PCIe Gen 4. Original producer storage table explicitly NVMe 2242. Slot capability alone is not used as installed generation proof.

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD cell: Gen4 x4.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD cell: Gen4 x4.

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

ALenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2242	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026One occupied internal M.2 2242 physical socket, Gen 4 x 4 NVMe. Alternative capacity does not create another socket. Installed 512 GB Gen 4 confirmed by exact SKU retailer and original maker storage table.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Storage Slot: one M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4 socket. The installed US SSD specification identifies x4.

M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

microSD1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026I/O Ports: one microSD card reader.

Card speed class

UHS-II6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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.

2TB3Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker microSD reader explicitly supports up to 2 TB additional storage, 2000 decimal GB. Card sold separately. Not theoretical filesystem capacity or screenshot-only support.

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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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

8in(20.3 cm)6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Display: 8 inch.

Native resolution

2560 × 1600px1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

1920 × 1200px6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Display: 1920x1200.

Pixel density

343.1ppi=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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

16:106Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Display: 16:10.

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Display cell: IPS-Level.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker glossy with anti-fingerprint treatment. Not matte or anti-glare etched glass.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Display: Touchscreen.

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 (Z1 Extreme)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
2560	1600	144	No

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original producer sheet explicitly up to 144 Hz at native 2560 x 1600. Native 144 Hz is the maximum, not merely a preset-table entry. Guide permits 60/144, but untested 800p/1200p maximums are omitted. Manufacturer product-team AMA explicitly no VRR.10Maker product pagegaming.lenovo.com/news/post/legion-go-product-team-ama---top-ten-hzHjByOtCcn9ynaRead 5 October 2026Maker product-team answer explicitly no VRR now or planned for original Go. This confirms native mode vrr:false, while 144 Hz maximum comes from original maker technical sheet. No Dolby Vision/DisplayHDR certification inferred from technical possibility. Preliminary estimated battery hours are not stored. Original maker answer read normally during production. A later independent normal retrieval returned Access Denied. Its indexed maker answer and the added exact public Windows Central review independently corroborate no VRR. No access restriction bypassed.13Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/lenovo-legion-go-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact original model review verdict and display section explicitly No VRR support. Corroborates maker product-team answer. Native 144 Hz maximum comes from original producer sheet, without borrowing lower-resolution presets as maxima.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

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

Source6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Display cell: 1920 x 1200 at 120 Hz with VRR. Other resolutions are not inferred.

Max refresh rate

144Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

Not available

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VRR lower limit

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48Hz1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Display cell: 48~120Hz VRR.

Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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500nits6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 production-spec Display cell: 500 nits (Typical).

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

Not available

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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.

97%1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact maker PSREF/specsheet 97% DCI-P3 claimed gamut. Not Display P3, gamut volume or reviewer measurement. No colour coordinate method published.

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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 effect2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Original exact family launch identifies L/R Hall Effect joysticks. No TMR hardware or numerical zero-deadzone claim inferred from marketing.

Hall effect1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: Hall Effect analog sticks.

Stick layout

Offset6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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 pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: Hall Effect analog triggers.

Trigger stops

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No8Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Controls paragraph explicitly says trigger locks are absent.

D-pad

Cross6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Face button labels

Xbox6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Xbox1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: RGB ABXY buttons. Physical layout in the manufacturer manual is Xbox 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.

46Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed p 4 complete rear control inventory explicitly Y1, Y2, Y3, M3. Four extra rear/grip controls. Standard RB/M1 is ONE bumper with FPS alias and not counted twice. Front M2 is separate from rear buttons. Maker six grip wording includes other roles and is not copied blindly.

21Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: Macro button M1/M2. Manual hardware diagram identifies two rear macro buttons, separate from bumpers/triggers.

Trackpads

16Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current exact original guide p 19 explicitly configures controller key-mapping profiles in Legion Space on the handheld. This is handheld system-level remapping, distinct from a detached controller programming itself without its host.

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System buttons

Legion L, Legion R, View, Menu, Power, Volume up, Volume down6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026System controls only: Legion L/R, View/Menu, Power and volume. Complete guide inventory separately includes standard shoulders/triggers, ABXY, D-pad, stick clicks and Y1/Y2/Y3/M2/M3. RB/M1 is one standard bumper with an FPS alias. Release mechanisms are excluded. Gameplay controls are represented in their dedicated fields rather than this system-control list.

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

Bluetooth6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed p 15 expressly attached via Pogo pins and detached via Bluetooth. Attached contact connection is distinct from detached radio. Controller USB and external platform modes not automatically inherited to whole PC.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Fingerprint

None6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Power button9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 20262-8: Power Button / Status LED / Fingerprint Sensor.

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: 6-Axis IMU.

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

HD haptics2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Original maker control table explicitly HD haptics. Controller manual also documents ordinary motor vibration levels. No physical motor technology or trigger-rumble count inferred.

HD haptics1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: HD haptics.

RGB lighting

Yes2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly configurable RGB stick rings. Power button mode indicator is separate.

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: RGB ABXY buttons and RGB analog sticks.

Measured

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

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476nits8Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Tom's Guide display benchmark table: 476 nits. Window and meter settings are not published. The inconsistent 473-nit prose figure is not used.

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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1,480:17Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Brightness/contrast table: 100% display brightness 1480:1.

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

Not available

0.328Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Tom's Guide display benchmark table reports Delta-E 0.32. Formula, calibration state, colour patches and meter are not published. The exact Notebookcheck factory CalMAN ColorChecker result is 3.5, using a different identified test. The Tom's Guide value is retained without treating either as a repeated measurement of the same method.

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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4,118points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 7 258V / Arc 140V Windows 32 GB / 1 TB sample, named AV2M-015 in the review prose. Published intro/model code and storage-table 512 GB typo conflict with the named 1 TB BG6 drive and 869 GB free, so no storage-specific measurement is added. Manual mode 30 W. The default AI engine 17 W is different. The value is the graphics subscore, not the total score. Benchmark application build and firmware are not specified.

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

Not available

3,289points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 7 258V / Arc 140V sample (AV2M-015) in manual mode 30 W. The default AI engine 17 W is different. The value is the standard Light score, not Unlimited or full Steel Nomad. Benchmark application build and firmware are not specified.

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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120points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024 benchmark table on the exact 258V review sample in manual 30 W mode. Single-core 120. No generic chip-average or predecessor score.

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

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590points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024 benchmark table on the exact 258V review sample in manual 30 W mode. Multi-core 590. No generic chip-average or predecessor score.

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 (Z1 Extreme)

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BMSI 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.

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

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6,068MB/s7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central CrystalDiskMark prose: 6068 MB/s sequential read on its reviewed Core Ultra 7 258V / 32 GB / 1 TB unit. Queue, block settings and SSD module identity are not published. The value is repeated only in the matching 1 TB US reference row A2VM-001US, whose maker sheet proves that configuration. The untested 2 TB and other regional/bundle rows remain unknown under the existing per-variant-column rules.

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 (Z1 Extreme)

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

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1.75h=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.

Not available

2.17h=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.

Not available

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

Not available

47W14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 7 258V / Arc 140V sample (AV2M-015) in manual mode 30 W. The default AI engine 17 W is different. Whole-system measured outlet input using Metrahit Energy, built-in screen 150 nits, Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra/FSR off. Mean 47 W, not APU TDP or a battery charging limit. Separate external-monitor draw and stress-test peaks are excluded.

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

ALenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)

Not available

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
manual	Gaming	41.4
manual	Max load	41.4

Source14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra and maximum-load table both give 41.4 dB(A), manual 30 W. Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient 24.7 dB(A). Gaming noise fluctuates 37.3-41.4 in this mode, stored upper observed value. AI engine 33.4-37.3 is a different mode and is not substituted.

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

Not available

41.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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

Not available

41.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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

Not available

36.7°C7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central thermal test after 20 minutes of CPU stress: rear middle maximum 98 °F, converted to 36.7 °C.

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

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026PSREF explicitly stereo 2 W x 2 built-in drivers. Speaker power does not add a separate dock/headset driver. Dual-microphone array name alone is not copied to a physical capsule count.

21Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Audio: 2 x 2 W speakers.

Speaker direction

Top-facing6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact top component view labels both built-in speakers at the top. Not front-facing from audio impression.

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Audio features

Not available

DTS sound effect, Hi-Res Audio6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Audio cell: DTS sound effect, Hi-Res Audio.

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

212Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792930-REG/lenovo_83e10000us_8_8_legion_go_ryzen.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original matching SKU cell explicitly Built-In Microphones Yes: 2. Earlier dual-array wording alone was not used as physical capsule proof.

Not available

3.5 mm jack

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Audio Port: one mic-in/headphone-out combo jack.

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 (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 / DisplayPort 1.4 / USB PD 3.0	1	Top	40	USB4	Yes	65	5
USB-C	USB4 / DisplayPort 1.4 / USB PD 3.0	1	Bottom	40	USB4	Yes	65	5
3.5 mm audio	Headphone / microphone combo	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-II microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	5-point detached-controller mating contacts for data and charging	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Other	5-point detached-controller mating contacts for data and charging	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original PSREF Standard Ports explicitly lists two 5-point pogo-pin connectors. Original guide attached-controller section establishes data and charging through left/right mating contacts. Count each physical tablet/controller rail interface once, not two separate ports for each side of one mated connection.6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original guide pp 6/8/9 defines top/bottom USB-C input/display/data, USB4 40 Gbps, DP 1.4 and maximum 5 V/1 A (5 W) peripheral output. Page 11 gives maximum 65 W charger requirement for maximum charging speed. Top audio and UHS-II card are separate physical connectors. PSREF standard-port table additionally gives two 5-point pogo mating interfaces, one on each left/right controller rail, for attached-controller data and charging. These are explicitly contacts rather than ordinary USB accessory sockets. No Thunderbolt certification inferred.

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

Source9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Hardware overview, pages 2-6 to 2-8: two top Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, DisplayPort, up to 40 Gbps, PD input 45-65 W and output 15 W, microSD and 3.5 mm combo jack.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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.

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Both top/bottom USB-C explicitly support direct display devices with appropriate cable/adapter. No unverified combined resolution/refresh rate max stored.

Yes9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Thunderbolt port description explicitly supports DisplayPort and 8K output. No refresh rate is given.

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

Not available

Not available

External GPU

Not available

Thunderbolt13Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMXRead 30 September 2026Public indexed maker overview explicitly advertises connecting an external GPU. The exact SKU sheets identify both ports as Thunderbolt 4. Full overview direct access is denied. This specific published claim was read through the public index.

Dock

Sold separately9Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-ecosystem-monitors-legion-go-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact 2024 Legion Go USB-C Dock sold separately. Included FPS controller base and optional controller Charging Connector are not this display dock. Exact US retailer accessories also offer docking hub separately.

Sold separately9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3-17 describes connecting the separate MSI Nest Docking Station accessory.

Max output through dock

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Dock ports

USB-C PD power input (up to 100 W), Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet, Full-function USB-C, Two USB-A 3.0 ports, HDMI 2.0 (up to 4K at 60 Hz)9Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-ecosystem-monitors-legion-go-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Exact August 26, 2024 maker Dock paragraph. 100 W power port is dock input rating, not handheld maximum. HDMI 4K 60 verbal claim retained without unproved lower resolution/HDR rows. Exact pixel dimensions for that 4K label not published here, so numeric dock output maximum omitted.

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Wi-Fi 6E1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz12Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1792930-REG/lenovo_83e10000us_8_8_legion_go_ryzen.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US 83E10000US configuration technical cells explicitly list tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz Wi-Fi 6E. This is not inferred solely from a radio generation.

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Bluetooth

5.31Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current original technical reference and manual give 5.3, noting OS/driver limitations. Launch material starting 5.2 and Tom’s review 5.1 reflect earlier or conflicting versions and are not copied as current hardware ceiling.

5.41Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: Bluetooth v5.4.

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Cellular

No1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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.

49.2Wh6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pp 9-10 typical / average tablet pack 49.2 Wh. Excludes each detached controller 900/1000 mAh revision claim. No pack mAh/voltage inferred.

80Wh1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Battery: 6-cell 80 Wh. Handheld battery only.

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 (Z1 Extreme)

Use	Hours (h)
Video playback	7.55

Source1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original PSREF tablet with controllers claims 7.55 h local 1080p video at 150 nits and default volume. Tested processor/storage configuration and firmware are unstated. This is the published family maker maximum estimate, not a reviewer measurement. MobileMark 25 7.1 h lacks a matching use-case label and is omitted. Controller-only 11 h is excluded.

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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.

65W6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current manual p 11 specifically device PD fast charging min 45 W/max 65 W for maximum speed. Included 65 W adapter has a separately proven rating. No arbitrary high-watt adapter rating copied to device limit.

65W9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026PD function 45-65W input. Maximum 65W.

Charging standards

USB Power Delivery 3.06Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

USB PD 3.09Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer specs name Power Delivery 3.0. The user guide identifies a USB-C PD adapter.

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

Yes2Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly power bypass when gaming plugged in, to protect battery and reduce charging heat.

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Charger in box

Yes1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 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 chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

65W1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 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

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Fans

12Press releasenews.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/legion-go-gaming-handheld-device-and-accessoriesRead 5 October 2026Maker specifies one 79-blade liquid-crystal-polymer fan. Blades are not separate fan rotors. Claimed Quiet <25 dB is not measured noise.

26Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Cooler Boost HyperFlow paragraph expressly states a dual-fan, dual-heat-pipe system.

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

Yes6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Legion Go Controller L, Legion Go Controller R, FPS mode controller dock, Controller guide L and R6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current guide printed p 34 explicit self/optional-service CRU list. SSD upgrades independently reported, but maker CRU table excludes storage/battery, so those are not added as supported self-service parts.

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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.

Width298.83Height131mm(11.8 × 5.2 in)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026With-controller PSREF width 298.83 mm and front-facing height 131 mm. Published WxDxH uses differently oriented axes, corroborated by original sheet. Tablet-only manual 209.48 x 130.4 x 19.9 mm is not whole handheld. Unqualified 40.7 mm thickness does not establish stick-tip maximum depth and is omitted.

Width299Height126mm(11.8 × 5 in)6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Published width and height retained. Maker states 24 mm thickness without specifying protruding-control inclusion. Maximum external depth could not be verified and is left out.

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.

854g(1.9 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker technical sheet less than 854 g, approximate lab-based system bound with controllers. Stored 854 is a qualified upper-bound claim, not exact measured mass. Original launch sheet rounds 854 g.

795g(1.8 lb)6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Weight cell: 795g.

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

640g(1.4 lb)1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Current maker less than 640 g tablet-only bound. Controller batteries/carry case not part of that tablet mass.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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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.

Carrying case

Hard1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026PSREF supplied carry bag with FPS controller base, corroborated by exact original hands-on review and maker original box artwork. Matching review identifies hard case. Optional 2024 CarryCase not represented as included.8Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/lenovo-legion-goRead 5 October 2026Exact original review explicitly says supplied hard case. Current original PSREF confirms the supplied carry bag with FPS controller base as a family bundle, without a separate storage-tier option.

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Links

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Product page

www.lenovo.com/us/en/p/handheld/legion-go/83e10000us1Maker spec sheet (PDF)psref.lenovo.com/syspool/Sys/PDF/Legion/Legion_Go_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026Reference exact US 83E10000US Z1 Extreme/16 GB/512 GB Windows 11 Home. Maker current SKU link redirects to family page, whose live technical body is unavailable to text retrieval. Original maker press/PSREF/manual supply technical evidence. Z1 base, GoS, Go 2 and SteamOS are excluded.

www.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-plus-A2VMX1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Product overview linked by this official specification page.

Spec sheet

m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OYzXJ1sOL.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Lenovo Legion Go Datasheet_0913 two-page producer sheet, copyright 2023, full control/display/storage/charger tables and footnotes read. Amazon-hosted producer copy used because psrefstuff download stalled.

storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdf1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Exact A2VM-001US manufacturer PDF is separately read and cited.

Manual

download.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdf6Owner's manualdownload.lenovo.com/consumer/mobiles_pub/legion_go_ug_en.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker Second Edition June 2025 User Guide, exact Legion Go 8APU1/83E1. Full guide downloaded/read. Original September 2023 first edition also opened via LegionGoLife mirror for revision comparison. Not GoS/Go 2.

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.

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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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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