MSI Claw 8/7 AI+ Gaming Handhelds Launch with Core Ultra 7

MSI has officially launched the Claw 8 and Claw 7 AI+ gaming handhelds, featuring Intel's Core Ultra 7 processors. Learn about the specs, price.

MSI has officially launched its Claw series gaming handhelds, the Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+, both powered by Intel's Core Ultra 7 processors. While initially announced earlier, the official launch date is set for December 26th, with a potential US launch on January 15th.

MSI Claw 8/7 AI+ Gaming Handhelds Launch with Core Ultra 7

Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ Specifications and Features

Both the Claw 8 AI+ and 7 AI+ feature the Core Ultra 7 258V processor, 32GB of LPDDR5X-8533 RAM, and run Windows 11. A Core Ultra 7 256V model with 16GB of RAM is also hinted at but not officially announced.

MSI Claw 8/7 AI+ Gaming Handhelds Launch with Core Ultra 7

The Claw 8 AI+ boasts an 80Wh battery, offering up to 4 hours of gaming and 28 hours of local video playback. It also features a 120Hz 16:10 display with VRR support and a PCIe 4.0×4 M.2 2230 SSD.

MSI Claw 8/7 AI+ Gaming Handhelds Launch with Core Ultra 7

The Claw 7 AI+ offers similar specifications with 512GB of storage, the same battery, and a 120Hz display. However, it uses Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7.

MSI Claw 8/7 AI+ Gaming Handhelds Launch with Core Ultra 7

Pricing and Availability

The Claw 8 AI+ is priced at $899, while the Claw 7 AI+ will retail for $799. Both handhelds are expected to be available starting December 26th (potentially January 15th in the US).

Comparison Table

Feature MSI Claw 8 AI+ MSI Claw 7 AI+ ASUS ROG Ally X
Processor Core Ultra 7 258V/256V Core Ultra 7 258V Ryzen Z1 Extreme
iGPU Arc 140V Graphics Arc 140V Graphics Radeon 780M
External GPU 2x Thunderbolt 4/USB4 2x Thunderbolt 4/USB4 USB4
RAM 32/16GB LPDDR5X-8533 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 16GB LPDDR5X-7500
Storage 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0x4 512GB NVMe PCIe 4.0x4 512GB NVMe PCIe 4.0x4
Storage Type M.2 2230 SSD M.2 2230 SSD M.2 2280 SSD
Display 8″ 1920×1200 120Hz, 500 nits, VRR 7″ 1920×1080 120Hz, 500 nits, VRR 7″ 1920×1080 120Hz, 500 nits, VRR
Connectivity Wi-Fi 7 + BT 5.4 Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.4 Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.2
Battery 80 Wh, 6-Cell 80 Wh, 6-Cell 40 Wh, 4-cell
Weight 794g 675g 608g
Dimensions 29.9 x 12.26 x 2.4 cm 29.4 × 11.7 × 2.1 cm 28.0 × 11.4 × 3.7 cm
OS Windows 11 Windows 11 Windows 11
Price (USD) $899 $799 $649

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