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Lenovo Legion Go 2 (Windows, Z2 Extreme) vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Lenovo Legion Go 2 (Windows, Z2 Extreme) ($1,349.99) vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ ($1,799) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pc handheld.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Lenovo Legion Go 2 (Windows, Z2 Extreme) | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,349.99 | $1,799 |
| Weight | 920g | 785g |
| Display | 8.8" 1920x1200 OLED, 144Hz VRR, HDR 1000 True Black, 100% DCI-P3 | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 120Hz, 100% sRGB, touch |
| Chip | AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme | Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Arc B390 graphics (12 Xe cores) |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5X-8000 | 32GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD, microSD | 1TB NVMe Gen4 |
| Battery | 74Wh | 80Wh |
| Controllers | Detachable, with kickstand | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight | 920g with controllers (710g handheld, 210g controllers, Lenovo launch spec) | 785g (1.73 lb, MSI spec, approx.) |
| Ports | — | 2 Thunderbolt 4, microSD, audio combo |
| Wireless | — | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 |
Pros & Cons
Lenovo Legion Go 2 (Windows, Z2 Extreme)
- Large 144Hz OLED screen
- Detachable controllers and a kickstand
- 74Wh battery, 50% more than the original
- 920g is heavy for a handheld
- Launch price was $1,349.99 and Lenovo has since raised prices during the memory shortage
- The US Lenovo store no longer lists it
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
- Latest Intel handheld chip with strong integrated graphics
- 80Wh battery and dual Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
- $1,799 at MSI's store, around $1,700 elsewhere
- 785g and 30 cm wide is heavy
- Priced above most rival handhelds
Lenovo Legion Go 2 (Windows, Z2 Extreme) is the better value at $1,349.99. If weight matters most, MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ carries lighter at 785g. Both are part of our curated pc handheld index — tap through to check current pricing.
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