Lenovo
Lenovo Legion Go
$699
Released 2023-10
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Lenovo Legion Go vs MSI Claw A1M
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Lenovo Legion Go is cheaper at $699. Every spec and price links to its source.
MSI
MSI Claw A1M
$699
Released 2024-03
Which is better: the Lenovo Legion Go or MSI Claw A1M?
The Lenovo Legion Go wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Go | MSI Claw A1M |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699 | $699 |
| Brand | Lenovo | MSI |
| Released | 2023-10 | 2024-03 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core @ up to 5.1 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (Meteor Lake @ up to 4.6 GHz) |
| GPU (TFLOPS) | 8.29 | 4.5 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 512 | 512 |
| Max resolution | 2560x1600 | 1920x1080 |
| Max (fps) | 144 | 120 |
| Optical drive | No | No |
| Release | 2023-10 | 2024-03 |
Sources — Lenovo Legion Go: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15). MSI Claw A1M: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Lenovo Legion Go and MSI Claw A1M?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- CPU: Lenovo Legion Go AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme (Zen 4, 8-core @ up to 5.1 GHz) vs MSI Claw A1M Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (Meteor Lake @ up to 4.6 GHz)
- GPU (TFLOPS): Lenovo Legion Go 8.29 vs MSI Claw A1M 4.5
- Max resolution: Lenovo Legion Go 2560x1600 vs MSI Claw A1M 1920x1080
- Max (fps): Lenovo Legion Go 144 vs MSI Claw A1M 120
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Lenovo Legion Go
Four whitelisted labs (Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, Digital Trends, Notebookcheck) tested the original 8.8-inch Legion Go (Ryzen Z1 Extreme) and agree: a class-leading bright, sharp 144Hz display and versatile detachable controllers, undercut by poor battery life, an impractical 1600p resolution, bulk, and buggy Legion Space software. This is the first-gen model, not the OLED Go 2. (4 sourced reviews, 4 lab-tested.)
Praised: Bright, sharp, best-in-class 8.8-inch 144Hz IPS display; Detachable controllers plus sturdy kickstand enable a versatile tabletop mode; Strong Ryzen Z1 Extreme performance runs modern games with tuning.
Flagged: Poor battery life (roughly 1.5-2 hours gaming); Buggy, unpolished Legion Space software and clumsy Windows 11 controller navigation; Native 2560x1600 resolution impractical for most games.
MSI Claw A1M
Four whitelisted testers (Notebookcheck, Engadget and Digital Trends full reviews, plus a Tom's Guide hands-on) broadly agree the Intel-based Claw A1M is overpriced versus cheaper AMD rivals like the ROG Ally and Legion Go, while praising its ergonomics, Hall-effect sticks and bright 120Hz 1080p display. The three full reviews fault its gaming performance and clunky MSI Center software / immature Intel drivers; Notebookcheck and Digital Trends also flag weak battery life, though Engadget rated battery 'decent'. Tom's Guide found raw performance roughly on par with rivals and blamed the software above all. (4 sourced reviews, 4 lab-tested.)
Praised: Comfortable ergonomics, good to hold; Bright, colorful 120Hz 1080p display; Quality Hall-effect joysticks/triggers and solid build.
Flagged: Gaming performance trails cheaper AMD rivals and doesn't justify the price; Clunky/buggy MSI Center software and immature Intel drivers; Overpriced versus ROG Ally / Legion Go.