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Lenovo Legion Go vs. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

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Quick verdict

Best value
Lenovo Legion Go
Better screen
Lenovo Legion Go
More portable
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Newer model
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

Main differences

  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to Lenovo Legion Go.
  • Lenovo Legion Go is about $1,001 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is roughly 2% smaller and 8% lighter.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 144 Hz IPS on Lenovo Legion Go.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; Lenovo Legion Go is highlighted for Switch, Wii U, 3DS, PS2.

Lenovo

Lenovo Legion Go

Details
Price
$799
OS
Windows 11
Released
Oct 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.8 inch IPS
Weight
854 grams

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MSI

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

Details
Price
$1,800
OS
Windows 11
Released
Jun 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.0 inch IPS Touchscreen
Weight
785 grams

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Specs

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SpecLenovo Legion GoMSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Price$799$1,800
Screen8.8 inch8.0 inch
Resolution2560 x 16001920 x 1200
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
PanelIPSIPS Touchscreen
ChipsetAMD Ryzen Z1 /Intel Arc G3 Extreme
CPUAMD Zen 4Intel Panther Lake
GPUAMD Radeon 780MIntel Arc B390
RAM16 GB LPDDR5X32 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 2242 NVMe SSD, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery49.2 Wh80 Wh
Weight854 grams785 grams
Dimensions299 mm x 131 mm x 41 mm296 mm x 130 mm x 25 - 48 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemLenovo Legion GoMSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • Lenovo Legion Go DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lenovo Legion Go Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Lenovo Legion Go and the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to Lenovo Legion Go. Lenovo Legion Go is about $1,001 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is roughly 2% smaller and 8% lighter. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 144 Hz IPS on Lenovo Legion Go. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; Lenovo Legion Go is highlighted for Switch, Wii U, 3DS, PS2.
Which is cheaper, the Lenovo Legion Go or the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The Lenovo Legion Go is the cheaper of the two at around $799, roughly $1,001 less than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Lenovo Legion Go or the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the newer model, released in 2026.

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