📋 Overview
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is a premium Windows 11 handheld gaming PC powered by Intel Core Ultra 7 258V Lunar Lake with Arc 140V GPU and 48 TOPS NPU. Features 8-inch 120Hz IPS VRR display, 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 RAM, 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Hall Effect joysticks/triggers, Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 7, and 80WHr battery.
⚡ Hardware & Performance
Device TypeHandheld
PlatformWindows PC / Steam / Xbox
OSWindows 11
OS Version24H2
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
ArchitectureLunar Lake (x86 Hybrid)
Cores/Threads8C/8T
Base Clock2.2GHz (P-core)
Boost Clock4.8GHz (P-core)
Cache L312MB
Process3nm TSMC N3B
GPUIntel Arc 140V (Xe2 Battlemage)
GPU ArchXe2 Battlemage
Compute Units8 Xe2 Cores
TFLOPS4.2 TFLOPS FP32
RAM32GB
RAM TypeLPDDR5X-8533
RAM ChannelsDual Channel (2x16GB soldered)
RAM Speed8533 MT/s
Storage1TB
Storage TypePCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
Storage InterfacePCIe 4.0 x4
ExpandableM.2 2280 slot (user-replaceable)
AI / NPU
NPUIntel AI Boost NPU 4.0
TOPS48
Power & Thermal
TDP Min5W
TDP Max35W
Modes5W (Silent), 15W (Balanced), 25W (Performance), 35W (Turbo), Manual
CoolingMSI CoolerBoost HyperFlow (dual fan, dual heat pipe, vapor chamber)
Fans2 (dual 90-blade fan
🖥️ Display
Built-in Display
TypeIPS-level LCD
Size8-inch
Resolution1920 x 1200
Aspect Ratio16:10
Refresh Rate120Hz
VRRVRR (48-120Hz)
Brightness500 nits
Color GamutsRGB 100%, DCI-P3 85%
HDRYes (HDR10)
TouchYes
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
External Output
Max Resolution4K (3840x2160)
4K @60Hz
1080p @120Hz
HDR OutputYes
UpscalingIntel XeSS, XeSS 2 Frame Generation
🎮 Controllers & Input
TypeBuilt-in (non-detachable)
Thumbsticks2x full-size Hall Effect analog sticks
Thumbstick TechHall Effect sensors (anti-drift)
TriggersL & R Hall Effect analog triggers
Trigger TechHall Effect sensors
BumpersL & R bumpers (tactile)
D-Pad8-way D-pad (mechanical)
ButtonsA, B, X, Y (mechanical switches)
System ButtonsView, Menu, MSI Center M button, Quick Settings
Gyro6-Axis IMU Gyroscope
HapticsHD Haptics (dual haptic motors)
Back Buttons2x assignable macro grip buttons
CustomizationMSI Center M: per-game profiles, button mapping, trigger calibration, gyro config, fan curves, TDP control
🔊 Audio
Speakers2-speaker front-facing stereo
TechnologyNahimic Audio, Smart Amplifier
SurroundDTS:X Ultra, Nahimic 3D Surround
Hi-ResHi-Res Audio certified
MicrophoneBuilt-in dual mic array
Noise CancelAI noise-canceling (MSI AI Noise Cancellation)
3.5mm JackYes
🔋 Battery
TypeLi-Polymer
Capacity80WHrs
Cells4-cell
Gaming Life1.5 - 4.5 hours
Charging65W (USB-C PD 3.1)
Full Charge~1.5 hours (0-100%)
Pass-throughYes (100W
🌐 Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi GenWi-Fi 7
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4
BT Version5.4
USB Ports2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C (40Gbps, DP 2.1, PD 3.1)
USB-C2 (both Thunderbolt
Card ReaderUHS-II microSD (SD/SDXC/SDHC)
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4 (both ports)
📐 Physical
Dimensions299 x 126 x 26 mm
Weight795 g (1.75 lbs)
BuildPolycarbonate (matte black)
ColorsBlack
🎯 Software & Games
StoreSteam, Xbox, Epic, GOG, Battle.net
LauncherMSI Center M 2.0
Game PassXbox Game Pass Ultimate (3-month trial)
Cloud GamingXbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce NOW, Amazon Luna
StreamingSteam Remote Play, Moonlight, Parsec
Remote PlayXbox Remote Play, PS Remote Play
