Handheld Gaming PCs Head to head
MSI Claw A8 vs Lenovo Legion Go S
The MSI Claw A8 leads on battery, memory and storage. The Lenovo Legion Go S leads on weight. They are level on screen size and refresh rate (max).
MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM
$1,299
Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026
Model BZ2EM-070US
Leads on 3 of 6 specs
Lenovo Legion Go S (Z2 Go, SteamOS)
$600+
Price range
Model 83L30030US
Leads on 1 of 6 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 6 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the MSI Claw A8 if
Battery, memory and storage matter more to you than the price difference.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | MSI Claw A8 | Lenovo Legion Go S | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $1,299 | $600+ | Level |
| Battery | 80 Wh | 55.5 Wh | MSI Claw A8 |
| Memory | 24 GB | 16 GB | MSI Claw A8 |
| Storage | 1,000 GB | 512 GB | MSI Claw A8 |
| Screen size | 8 in | 8 in | Level |
| Refresh rate (max) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | Level |
| Weight | 1.68 lb | 1.63 lb | Lenovo Legion Go S |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | SteamOS | For information |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z2 Go | For information |
