Name: Claw 8 AI+ A2VM
Brand: MSI

Key specs

Storage: 1024
Display: 8" (203 mm)

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Body

Weight: 1.75 lb (795 g)

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Weight1.75 lb (795 g)

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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the Claw 8 AI+ if you want a Windows handheld with long battery life and a big screen: reviewers praised its 8-inch 1920 x 1200 120Hz display, comfortable grips, Wi-Fi 7 and battery life that beat most rivals. Skip it if you want the most power for the money, because reviewers found it expensive for its performance ceiling. It's large and heavy for long sessions, and MSI's software still has rough moments.

Best for

High-end Intel handheld

Not for

Budget buyers, and anyone who wants a small, light handheld.

Main strengthLong battery life

Main weaknessExpensive for its performance

Reasons to buy

Long battery life

Large 8-inch 120Hz screen

Comfortable ergonomics

Wi-Fi 7 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports

Reasons to avoid

Expensive for its performance

Heavy for long sessions

MSI software has rough edges

Measured view8.3/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.

ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026

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Full specifications

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Unit Weight: 1.75 Ibs
Resolution: 1920 x 1200 (16:10)
Display: 8-inch | 120Hz | 500nits
Screen size: 8″
Touchscreen: 1
Display Panel Type: IPS LCD
Display Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
Hdr Support: 0
Max Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
Max Resolution: Thunderbolt/USB-C external

Storage Capability: 1x M.2 2230 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4)
Standard Memory: 32GB LPDDR5X-8533MHz (Memory on Package)
GPU (Graphic Accelerator): Intel Arc Graphics 140V 8 X-Cores
Storage: 512GB1TB
RAM: 32GB
Gpu Name: Intel Arc 140V
Cpu Name: Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2

Battery Capacity Wh: 80 mAh

Battery Pack: 6 cell (80Whr) Li-Ion

I/O Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort/ Power Delivery 3.0) 1x Micro SD Card Reader 1x Mic-in / Headphone-out Combo Jack
Usb C Ports: 2
Wifi Version: Wi-Fi 7
Ray Tracing Support: 1

Audio Ports: 1 Audio Combo (1/8")
Audio: Hi-Res Audio
Performance-Core Frequency: 2.2 GHz - 4.8 GHz

Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty (Include 1 Year Global)
AC Adaptor: 65W
Speaker: 2x 2W Speakers Hi-Res
Security: Fingerprint Security
Touchpad: Touch Screen
JoyStick/ Trigger: Hall Effect Joysticks and Triggers
Card Reader: Micro SD 4.0
HDD Capacity: 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD Gen 4x4 [Format 2230 SSD]
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 11 Home
NPU Peak TOPS: Up to 47 NPU TOPS
Intel Smart Cache: 12 MB
Max Turbo Frequency: 4.8 GHz
Efficient-Core Frequency: 2.2 GHz - 3.7 GHz
# of Threads: 8
# of Cores: 8 Cores : 4 Performance-cores and 4 Efficient-cores
Type: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Processor
Model: Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-001US
Graphics: Intel Arc 140V GPUIntel Arc B370 GPUIntel Arc B390 GPU
Color: Void PurpleLuminous BlueSandstorm
In stockNew1 Year USA (1 Year Global): Includes free item – $69.99 value

Expandable Storage: 1 GB
Storage Type: NVMe SSD
Ram Type: LPDDR5X

Resolution: 1920 x 1200
Storage: 1024 GB
RAM: 32 GB
Subcategory: handheld_pc
Short Name: Claw 8 AI+ A2VM
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.4
Release Date: January 15, 2025

Dimension: 11.77" x 4.96" x 0.94"
Network / Communication: Killer WiFi 7 BE1750 Bluetooth 5.4
Size: 8" 120Hz Full HD+ IPS-Level (100% sRGB) Touch Screen Display

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Ethernet: 0
Launch Price Usd: 899

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