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Lenovo Legion Go (2023) vs MSI Claw A1M

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LenovoLegion Go (2023)MSIClaw A1M
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2023March 2024
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPUAMD Ryzen Z1 or Ryzen Z1 ExtremeIntel Core Ultra 5 135H or Core Ultra 7 155H
GPUAMD Radeon Graphics (integrated)Intel Arc Graphics (integrated)
Memory16 GB16 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB512 GB, 1 TB
Disc driveNoNo
CPURyzen Z1 Extreme has 8 cores, 16 threads, 3.3 GHz base and up to 5.1 GHz boost, with 8 MB L2 and 16 MB L3 cache. Ryzen Z1 has 6 cores, 12 threads, 3.2 GHz base and up to 4.9 GHz boost, with 6 MB L2 and 16 MB L3 cache. Processor availability varies by configuration and market.UK models use Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Core Ultra 5 135H, with Intel AI Boost NPU. MSI lists up to 4.8 GHz for the 155H and up to 4.6 GHz for the 135H in its US configuration table.
GPUIntegrated AMD Radeon Graphics, shared system memory and DirectX 12 supportIntegrated Intel Arc Graphics with shared system memory; MSI lists 8 Xe cores for both US processor variants and supports Intel XeSS upscaling
Memory detail16 GB LPDDR5X-7500 soldered to the system board; no memory slots16 GB LPDDR5-6400 on-board dual-channel memory in the listed UK and US models. The current global page states a maximum of 32 GB, but does not identify a matching configuration.
Storage detailPCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 2242 SSD, with one drive slot; Lenovo lists 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB offerings. Storage and processor availability vary by market. First sale on 31 October 2023 is documented by Windows Central's contemporary availability report; Lenovo's EMEA announcement stated November 2023 for that region.One NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 SSD slot; MSI's US table confirms Core Ultra 5 with 512 GB, and Core Ultra 7 with 512 GB or 1 TB. Configuration availability varies by market. First US sale on 8 March 2024 is documented by GamersNexus; dates differed by region.
Storage expansionmicroSD card reader; Lenovo's launch announcement states support for up to 2 TB of additional storagemicroSD card reader
Display and video
Built-in screen8.8″ LCD, 2560 × 1600, 144 Hz7″ LCD, 1920 × 1080, 120 Hz
Built-in screenIPS touchscreen with 10-point in-cell touch, 500 nits brightness, 97% DCI-P3 coverage and 1500:1 contrast; glossy anti-fingerprint surface, Gorilla Glass 5 and 16:10 aspect ratioIPS-level touchscreen, 1920 × 1080 at 120 Hz; MSI states typical 100% sRGB coverage and typical 500 nits brightness
Video outputBoth USB4 ports support DisplayPort 1.4; an external display and separate peripherals can be connected for TV or desktop useThunderbolt 4 USB-C supports DisplayPort; MSI's separately sold Nest docking station provides HDMI 2.0 at 4K 60 Hz
AudioTwo 2 W speakers, high-definition audio and dual microphones; no cameraTwo 2 W speakers with Hi-Res Audio support, array microphone and 3.5 mm microphone/headphone socket
Connections
PortsTwo USB4 Type-C ports at up to 40 Gbps with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0; one 3.5 mm headphone/microphone socket; one microSD reader; two five-point pogo-pin controller connectorsOne Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0; one microSD reader; one 3.5 mm audio combo socket
Wi-Fi and BluetoothAMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ616 (802.11ax), 2×2, and Bluetooth 5.3 in the current PSREF; the launch announcement listed Bluetooth 5.2. Bluetooth operation can be lower depending on OS and drivers.Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and Bluetooth 5.4; wireless performance depends on configuration and local spectrum availability
ControllerDetachable Legion TrueStrike controllers with Hall effect joysticks, analogue triggers, D-pad, ABXY buttons, bumpers, assignable grip buttons and release buttons. The right controller has a 28.5 × 28.5 mm touchpad, mouse wheel and optical sensor for FPS mode with its controller base. Accelerometer, six-axis gyroscope, ambient light sensor, HD haptics and RGB joystick lighting.Hall effect analogue sticks and triggers, D-pad, RGB ABXY buttons, left and right bumpers, View and Menu buttons, MSI Center M and Quick Settings buttons, two rear macro buttons and HD haptics
Backward compatibilityWindows 11 Home or Home Single Language, with Legion Space for supported PC game launchers; game compatibility and performance vary by titleWindows 11 Home with MSI Center M and supported PC game stores; MSI App Player supports compatible Android games. The current maker page also offers Xbox Full Screen Experience for Claw models.
Design and power
Weight–675 g
Battery life detail49.2 Wh rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Lenovo claims 7.1 hours in MobileMark 25 and 7.55 hours of local 1080p video at 150 nits; these are not gaming-runtime figures. Controllers are rated for up to 11 hours separately. Super Rapid Charge is rated at 30% in 10 minutes, 70% in 30 minutes and 100% in 80 minutes under Lenovo's stated conditions.53 Wh six-cell lithium-polymer battery. MSI's January 2024 announcement claims two hours under full workload, without publishing the game or test conditions.
Power use65 W USB-C adapter with Power Delivery 3.0 and universal 100–240 V input; adapter design varies by country. Lenovo's launch announcement describes battery bypass when gaming plugged in and up to 25 W TGP in Custom Mode.65 W USB-C Power Delivery adapter. While running or sleeping, MSI states charging support from 45 W at 20 V to 65 W; charging speed and performance depend on power source and battery state. Cooler Boost HyperFlow uses dual fans and heat pipes.
ColoursShadow Black. Current PSREF gives less than 854 g with controllers and less than 640 g without; the launch announcement gives nominal 854 g and 640 g. Dimensions are 298.83 × 131 × 40.7 mm with controllers, or 210 × 131 × 20.1 mm for the main unit.Black; 294 × 117 × 21.2 mm and 675 g including battery
In the boxCarry bag with controller dock; bundled accessories and power adapter vary by market65 W power adapter; accessories vary by country. MSI sells its travel case, Nest dock and screen protector separately.

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