MSI could dominate the gaming handheld scene with its Claw 8 AI+ and Intel's Core Ultra chips if it weren't so expensive, and it might be too late to backtrack.

MSI claims the Claw 8 AI+ offers over 4 hours of gaming time with the Endurance mode, so we did check that as well. On the PCMark 10 gaming battery test, with the display set to 150 nits, the Claw ...

Following the success of its Claw 8 AI+ console in 2024, MSI unveiled the Claw A8 handheld at Computex 2025. Early benchmarks ...

And finally, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ comes equipped with a second Thunderbolt 4, allowing you to pair it with an eGPU or a docking station. (The Steam Deck has a USB-C port, but it does not support ...

MSI shipped the Claw 8 AI+ with a Kioxia BG6 SSD inside. These drives are very popular with OEMs for their solid performance, high reliability, and reasonable pricing.

Model Name MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM Processor Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 258V Operating System Windows 11 Home Chipset Integrated SoC Memory LPDDR5x-8533 Memory on Package, 32 GB Display 8″ FHD+ ...

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is the official follow-up to the original Claw 8 A1M model which was infamously met with plenty of scathing reviews and poor reception upon launch. Since then, MSI pushed out ...

Under the hood, the MSI Claw 8 Ai+ is powered by the Intel Core Ultra 200 CPU, a high-performance processor designed to handle even the most demanding games with ease.

The Claw 8 AI+ still runs Windows 11 Home and is as capable as a streaming platform or mini Lightroom computer, etc., as it is pushing your favorite game’s FPS (on its own or in a dual-display ...

At $899, MSI has priced the Claw 8 AI+ $100 over the already expensive ROG Ally X. It's more capable than that machine in lots of ways—it has a faster GPU, it has a much more powerful NPU, a ...

MSI Claw 8 AI+& Claw 7 AI+ harness Cooler Boost HyperFlow technology, a dual-fan, dual-heat-pipe system that efficiently dissipates heat, ensuring extended gaming sessions.

The Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ will be available soon, but they're still among the most expensive gaming handhelds. The new MSI machines are notable for their continued reliance on Intel hardware.