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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

Claw A1M6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026

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.

Claw A1M-051US, CLAWA10511Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact US A1M-051US / CLAWA1051, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16 GB, 512 GB, Windows 11 Home. Excludes 050US 1 TB, 052US Core Ultra 5, later 32 GB configurations and Claw AI+ successors.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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.

82414235716310Retailer pagedatavision.com/products/msi-claw-7-in-pc-gaming-handheld-console-intel-ultra-7-155h-16gb-512gb-ssd-microsd-card-reader-black-a1m-051usRead 7 October 2026Exact US A1M-051US, 155H/16 GB/512 GB. DirectDial independently agrees, with zero-padded 13-digit form 0824142357163. Other regional or 050US barcodes not combined.

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.

8 January 20247Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026Original MSI CES 2024 introduction dateline January 8. Page posted January 9. Dateline used as announcement date. Retail March 2024 is separate.

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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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.

MSI Claw 8 AI+12Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 7 October 2026Claw 8 AI+ review explicitly describes original A1M as predecessor. Existing catalog successor reference. This marketed successor has different hardware, none inherited. Maker also launched smaller Claw 7 AI+ second generation, which is not in the current catalog.20Reviewtechradar.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.

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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$749.9911Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming-msi-claw-a1m-faqRead 7 October 2026Original February 4, 2024 CES pricing FAQ explicitly Core Ultra 7 155H/512 GB. MSRP, not current discounted stock. Original MSI store currently unavailable to normal retrieval. January 30 IT Home exact 051US pricing independently agrees. The $799.99 1 TB model excluded.

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.

US1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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

Black1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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 PC6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026

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

Slate3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Windows6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026

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 Home1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, Xbox6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026Current maker platform-access FAQ explicitly these launchers. Ubisoft official launcher name normalized, Epic existing name retained. Individual game compatibility, Game Pass subscriptions and Android App Player support are distinct.9Reviewsaiganak.com/review/msi-handheld-claw-a1mRead 7 October 2026Exact original A1M hands-on explicitly names Steam, Ubisoft Connect and Xbox platform launchers. Corroborates official maker platform list and expands Ubisoft to its actual launcher name.

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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XeSS15Maker product pagebg.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MXRead 7 October 2026Original A1M maker overview explicitly uses Intel XeSS technology with fitted Core Ultra 7 155H. Current maker FAQ 10203 applicable product list includes A1M and allows Intel-based models XeSS. This is supported technology, not a claim of XeSS 3/4 frame-generation compatibility. Game FSR support not treated as device-wide driver support.

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 155H1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Chip brand

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

Intel1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 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 (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 A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Core type	Physical core count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	1.4	4.8
Efficiency	8	0.9	3.8
Low-power efficiency	2	0.7	2.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact fitted 155H chip: 6 performance, 8 efficiency and 2 low-power efficiency physical cores. Base clocks 1.4/0.9/0.7 GHz, maxima 4.8/3.8/2.5 GHz. Turbo depends on thermal and power conditions. Reserved cores not subtracted. Intel 4 is a process brand, not literal 4 nm, so numeric process field omitted.

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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.

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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 Graphics (8 Xe-cores)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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.

Intel Xe-LPG13Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000098346/graphics.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact fitted Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Series 1 with Intel Arc integrated GPU. Intel table identifies Core Ultra with Arc GPU as Xe-LPG and related products include Series 1. Original first-generation datasheet 792044 platform diagram independently labels Intel Xe LPG Graphics. Later Xe2/Series 2 and Xe3/Series 3 not inherited.

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.

81Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact configuration 8 Xe-cores. Not shaders or compute-thread count. CPU-derived capabilities such as external display maxima are not transferred.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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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2,250MHz5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact fitted chip maximum dynamic Arc graphics frequency 2.25 GHz. Chip-rated ceiling, not guaranteed sustained handheld clock.

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 A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Super Battery (PL1 sustained limit)	Battery	20
Super Battery (PL1 sustained limit)	Mains	20
Balanced (PL1 sustained limit)	Battery	30
Balanced (PL1 sustained limit)	Mains	35
Extreme Performance (PL1 sustained limit)	Battery	35
Extreme Performance (PL1 sustained limit)	Mains	43

Source8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Review reproduces official manufacturer preset table. Super Battery PL1/PL2: 20/20 W both power sources. Balanced: 30/30 W battery, 35/35 W AC. Extreme Performance: 35/35 W battery, 43/45 W AC. Rows store sustained PL1. The 45 W short PL2 is qualified here only. BIOS and Center M version unscoped. These are maker device presets, not measured average consumption or Intel chip maximum turbo power.

Lowest TDP

5W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

20W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

43W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

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35W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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.

Yes8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Original own software review describes Manual mode with user-adjustable PL1/PL2, 20 to 40 W AC and 20 to 35 W battery. These are editable software limits, not extra maker preset rows or measured package power. Shared A1M software feature, no performance result borrowed.

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

16GB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR51Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 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_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.

6,400MT/s1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Current exact US producer row LPDDR5-6400, matched global table and original review. January 2024 exact sheet says 4800 MHz, so current corrected producer value takes precedence. Label MHz is effective transfer rate, stored 6400 MT/s.

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

512GB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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 SSD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 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_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.

41Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 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 (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 A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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

Source1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact maker fitted 512 GB NVMe Gen4 x4 2230 plus family single M.2 2230 slot. One occupied slot, no inferred second expansion slot.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 20267Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026

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_8APU1/Legion_Go_8APU1_Spec.pdfRead 5 October 2026

microSD3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Card speed class

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

SD 4.01Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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 × 1080px1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Current exact US resolution and screen rows agree 1920x1080, 16:9, 120 Hz. January sheet conflicting 1920x1200/16:10 row is not inherited. Unknown VRR conditions and lower-resolution maxima omitted.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026January sheet Screen Size 1920x1080 supported. Separate 1920x1200/16:10 row rejected as inconsistent with exact product and current maker.

Pixel density

343.1ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

314.7ppi=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

16:91Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Current exact US A1M-051US row. Original January sheet conflicting 16:10 was already excluded in baseline. Current corrected row wins.

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 pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly says IPS-Level. This describes IPS-like characteristics without asserting the physical panel subtype.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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.

Glossy16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-review-The-gaming-handheld-with-an-Intel-Core-Ultra-processor-disappoints.848787.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Descriptive Claw A1M hardware finish in review specification, not a numeric measured display result or supplier identity. Review tested 155H/16 GB/1 TB regional variant. Only shared marketed housing/display finish description adopted, no panel part or sample measurements inherited. Optional maker glossy glass protector is a separate accessory and not evidence for native finish.

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 pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 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 (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 A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rate

144Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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Other15Maker product pagebg.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MXRead 7 October 2026Maker A1M display list explicitly VRR. Stored Other because named VESA/AMD/NVIDIA certification or protocol is not established. No numeric lower limit inferred. Early press no-VRR statements were corrected by MSI. This is shared marketed display feature, not numeric test inheritance from the 1 TB sample.

VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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500nits7Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026Original A1M display table: 7-inch 1080p 120 Hz IPS-level panel, 500 nits typical. Not measured HDR peak. No DCI-P3 value inferred from 100% sRGB.

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.

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 pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Stick layout

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

Offset3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

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Hall effect1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Trigger stops

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D-pad

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

Cross3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face button labels

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

Xbox3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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.

23Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete rear drawing labels M1 and M2 macro buttons. Two extra rear gameplay controls. Ordinary bumpers/triggers and system buttons not included.

Trackpads

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

011Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming-msi-claw-a1m-faqRead 7 October 2026Original own CES hands-on FAQ explicitly no touchpads of any kind. Complete maker front/control inventory corroborates no separate pad, touchscreen remains. B&H mixed 051US URL/050US headings list Pointing Device TouchPad, PointingStick alongside wrong 653g/prototype dimensions and optional pouch. That inconsistent template row is not treated as a physical trackpad count.

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.

Yes6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026MSI Center M on handheld assigns macros, key combinations and mouse movements. System-level control customization without game support. Not controller onboard memory.

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.

Power button, Volume buttons, View button, Menu button, MSI Center M button, Quick Settings button3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026System buttons only: Power, Volume, View, Menu, MSI and Quick Settings. Gameplay ABXY, directions, sticks, bumpers, triggers and M1/M2 excluded.

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 button3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes7Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026Exact original CES A1M hardware table states six-axis IMU, separate from vibration motor. Physical gyroscope claim, not proof of per-game support or enabled software motion mapping. Combined six-axis count is qualified here because this handheld schema has no motion_sensor_axes field.

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 haptics4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact maker controls explicitly HD haptics. Not inferred from generic vibration motor alone.

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.

Yes4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact maker RGB ABXY and left/right stick-ring lighting. No lighting-zone count inferred.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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

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

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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_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.

23Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original drawing locates two front-facing stereo drivers. Array Microphone name does not prove capsule count, so microphone_count omitted.

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.

Front-facing3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Audio features

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Two 2 W speakers, Hi-Res Audio ready, Headphone and microphone combo jack1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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.

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3.5 mm jack

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

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 2-6 explicitly 4-pole 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo connector.

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 A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	1	Top	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	SD 4.0	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 2-5 top-edge drawing locates USB-C, microSD and combo audio jack. One USB-C explicitly up to 40 Gbps, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, DisplayPort and PD. Supported 100 W is connector/system PD input, not battery-flow power. Maker dock paragraph separately states Claw maximum charging speed 65 W, with no explanation of input versus battery power. The derived 15 W accessory-output cell was removed because the manual states only 5 V/3 A.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

100W=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.

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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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Thunderbolt17Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/msi-claw-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original A1M physical port review explicitly Thunderbolt 4 USB-C supports external GPU enclosures. Shared fitted port across maker 051US/050US rows. No proprietary OCuLink or USB4-enclosure inference. External-GPU benchmark results not inherited.

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 separately8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Exact original A1M accessory sold separately. Current maker Nest compatible-device list explicitly all MSI Claw including A1M. No dock silently added to 051US package.

Max output through dock

ALenovo Legion Go (Z1 Extreme)

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BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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

Source19Retailer pageneutronusa.com/prod.cfm/5065522Read 7 October 2026Exact MSI CLAWDOCK/Nest sold accessory. Maker independently publishes HDMI 2.0*1 4K/60Hz and all MSI Claw compatibility, including A1M. Retailer exact supported-resolution row supplies pixel dimensions. No HDR or additional modes inferred.

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.

USB-C host, HDMI 2.0, USB-C PD 3.0 input (100 W max), USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s), 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet18Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld-Accessory/Nest-Docking-Station/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact optional Nest dock inventory. Host-facing USB-C, separate PD input, one USB-C peripheral and two USB-A peripheral ports distinguished. Separate dock hardware, not extra handheld connectors. 100W charger recommended for all functions. Dock power not handheld charging-limit correction.

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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 pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230084/intel-killer-wifi-7-be1750-xw/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current exact MSI 051US row explicitly fits Killer WiFi 7 BE1750. Fitted module maker directly publishes these bands. US region reference, 6 GHz use still subject to local regulation/AP. No antenna or module FCC ID inferred.

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 pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

NFC

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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.

53Wh1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Maker six-cell 53 Wh battery. Current US says Li-ion, global launch says Li-polymer. No mAh conversion. Unscoped family 2-hour workload estimate and other SSD-config measurements not transferred.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 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 (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, 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.

100W3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 2-5 explicitly supports 65 to 100 W USB PD input, with optional 27 to 100 W only while powered off. The field records maximum explicitly supported device/system input, not measured battery power or supplied 65 W adapter. Exact maker A1M dock paragraph separately calls maximum charging speed 65 W. That wording does not explain negotiation or battery-only power, so literal scope difference remains reported. No claim of 100 W flowing to battery.

Charging standards

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

USB PD 3.03Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Yes6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026Current maker walkthrough includes original 7-inch A1M in product selector and MSI Center M 2.0 tutorial. Shared software charge-limit function. No exact numeric setpoint inferred. Battery calibration separate, no bypass-charging claim.

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

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

65W1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 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.

26Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026Original A1M Design Secret section explicitly Cooler Boost HyperFlow with two fans and two pipes. Later Claw 8 battery and two-port facts in the updated guide are excluded.

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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Yes8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Original own software review explicitly independently editable curves for two fans in Performance profile. Other profiles, including Manual, lacked this feature at tested software version. Source current maker guide corroborates Extreme performance fan customization. No unconditional claim across all modes.

Build

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Built-in kickstand

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

No11Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming-msi-claw-a1m-faqRead 7 October 2026Explicit original FAQ. Optional case that becomes a stand is separate from handheld housing. No blanket accessory absence inferred.

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.

SSD17Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/msi-claw-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact A1M article explicitly user replacement of M.2 SSD. Shared single 2230 service socket across maker 051US/050US hardware. Guide says battery may not be replaced by users, so battery not added from aftermarket repair compatibility. Joystick replacement soldering status not proved.

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.

Width294Height117mm(11.6 × 4.6 in)4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Current maker 294mm side-to-side width and 117mm front-facing height. Maker 21.2mm thickness is unqualified chassis depth and appears below grip/stick envelope, so depth omitted. Earlier manual 290x120 reference dimensions not used.

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.

675g(1.5 lb)4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Maker 675g with battery. Bare device, without adapter or case. US 1.49lb not converted when metric producer figure available.

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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MSI Claw A1M handheld PC, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter, AC power cord3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 2-2: device, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter and AC cord. Pouch explicitly optional and not proved included for 051US. No included dock inferred.

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.

us.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/Specification1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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.

files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecification2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026Original one-page exact MSI CLAW A1M-051US producer sheet dated January 23, 2024, hosted by retailer. Read complete original PDF. Its Screen Size row 1080p agrees current producer. Separate Resolution 1920x1200 and 4800 memory row conflict and are explicitly excluded in favor of corrected current US specification.

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-1T41_v1.0_English.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original current MS-1T41 v1.0 English A1M 42-page manual read. Product overview, port details, specification, unpacking and power sections rendered and checked. Older distributor manual differs in optional-pouch and USB PD wording, so current maker original takes precedence.

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

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Warranty

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

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1year1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact US maker one-year limited warranty, including one-year global coverage. Not optional extended retailer plan.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Both are also in the API. Back to all handheld consoles.