| Name | Lenovo Legion Go S | MSI Claw 7 AI+ |
|---|---|---|
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| MSRP | $729.99 | $829 |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Current price | Lenovo, Amazon | MSI, Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system & version | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display size (inch) | 8.0″ | 7.0″ |
| Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1920×1200 | 1920×1080 |
| Refresh rate (max) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh rate (VRR)? | Yes | Yes |
| Brightness (max) | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Brightness auto-adjust? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
| Processing & performance hardware | ||
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go | Intel Core Ultra 7-258V |
| CPU speed (max) | 4.3 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
| CPU cores | 4 | 8 |
| GPU | Radeon 680M | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| GPU speed (max) | 2.2 GHz max | 2.05 GHz max |
| GPU cores | 12 cores | 8 cores |
| RAM (options) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM speed | 6400 MT/s | 8533 MT/s |
| Storage space | ||
| Internal storage options (GB) | 1TB | 512 |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Form factor (SSD) | M.2 2280 | M.2 2230 |
| MicroSD card slot? | Yes | Yes; UHS-II |
| Other built-in hardware | ||
| Microphone? | ✔ 2× | ✔ |
| Speakers? | ✔ 2× | ✔ 2× |
| Haptics? (vibration motors) | ✔ HD haptics | ✔ |
| Light sensor? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Webcam? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C (charging) port | 2× USB-C 4 | 2× USB-C 4 |
| USB-A port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Headphone jack? (3.5 mm AUX out) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video out? | DisplayPort via USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C |
| Other ports | None | None |
| Battery | ||
| Charging speed (max) | 65 W | 65 W |
| Battery capacity | 55.5 Wh | 54.5 Wh |
| Hours of battery life (as specified) | 15.4 h (video playback) | 19+ h (video playback) |
| Buttons & controls | ||
| Thumbsticks? | ✔ (offset) | ✔ (offset) |
| ABXY buttons? | ✔ | ✔ |
| D-pad? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Triggers? (LT & RT) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Bumpers (LB & RB) | ✔ | ✔ |
| View & menu button | ✔ | ✔ |
| Gyro controls? | ✔ | ❌ |
| Trackpad? | ✔ 1× | ❌ |
| Programmable buttons? | Yes, 2× (back): Y1, Y2 | Yes, 2× (back): M1, M2 |
| Volume up/down button? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | ✔ |
| Built-in keyboard? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other buttons: | Legion L, Legion R, 2× range switch | MSI Center M, Quick Settings |
| Physical specifications | ||
| Detachable controllers? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Stand? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Lights? (RGB) | Yes, RGB rings (thumbsticks) | Yes, RGB rings (thumbsticks), + behind XYAB-buttons |
| Size (cm W×H×D): | 29.9×12.76×2.26 | 29.0×12.0×2.12 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 11.77×5.02×0.89 | 11.57×4.61×0.83 |
| Weight (gram): | 730 | 675 |
| Weight (lbs): | 1.61 | 1.49 |
| Color options: | White | Black |
| More information | ||
| Accessories in the box | 65W power adapter | 65W Power adapter |
| Model number | LEN106G0002, 83L3, 8ARP1 | Claw 7 AI+ A2VM, CLAW7A2001 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | Online guide, User Guide |
| Official site link: | Lenovo.com | MSI.com |
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