MSI Claw 7 AI+ vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

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Claw 7 AI+ compared with Claw 8 EX AI+

	MSIClaw 7 AI+	MSIClaw 8 EX AI+
Overview
Released
Released	December 2024	June 2026
Performance
Type
Type	Handheld	Handheld
CPU
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 8 cores	Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 14 cores
GPU
GPU	Intel Arc 140V	Intel Arc B390 (integrated)
Memory
Memory	32 GB	32 GB
Storage
Storage	512 GB	1 TB (better)
Disc drive
Disc drive	No	No
CPU
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 258V; 4 P-cores and 4 E-cores, up to 4.8 GHz; NPU up to 47 TOPS	Intel Arc G3 Extreme with 14 cores (2 P-cores, 8 E-cores and 4 low-power E-cores), 14 threads and 12 MB Intel Smart Cache; MSI's US configuration sheet states up to 4.7 GHz turbo and up to 46 NPU TOPS
GPU
GPU	–	Integrated Intel Arc B390 with 12 Xe cores and shared memory; supports Intel XeSS 3, with support varying by game
Memory detail
Memory detail	32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 memory on package	32 GB on-board dual-channel LPDDR5x in the confirmed US configuration; the maker's current specification does not publish memory speed
Storage detail
Storage detail	512 GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD in the UK A2VM-007UK configuration	1 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD in MSI's US configuration; one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot, accessible after removing the back cover. TechRadar's contemporary review documents first sale on 23 June 2026; regional availability differed.
Storage expansion
Storage expansion	M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD slot; microSD reader	microSD Express card reader; MSI states average read speeds of 600–800 MB/s under its test conditions, dependent on card, system and game
Display and video
Built-in screen
Built-in screen	7″ LCD, 1920 × 1080, 120 Hz	8″ LCD, 1920 × 1200, 120 Hz
Built-in screen
Built-in screen	7-inch IPS-level touchscreen; 100% sRGB (typical); 500 nits (typical), stated in MSI's launch specifications	8-inch IPS-level touchscreen, 1920 × 1200, 16:10, 100% sRGB coverage and 500 nits brightness; 48–120 Hz variable refresh
Video output
Video output	DisplayPort over Thunderbolt 4	DisplayPort over either Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	Supported on the built-in screen, stated in MSI's launch specifications; range not published	48–120 Hz on the built-in display
Audio
Audio	2 × 2 W speakers; array microphone; DTS sound effect and Hi-Res Audio support	Two 2 W speakers, array microphone, DTS audio processing and Hi-Res Audio support; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone socket
Design and power
Weight
Weight	675 g (better)	785 g
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	54.5 Wh, 6-cell lithium-polymer; runtime not published	80 Wh four-cell battery. MSI claims more than five hours of Diablo IV at 1200p with XeSS enabled in Endurance Mode capped at 30 fps; this is a specific game and mode, not a general runtime.
Power use
Power use	65 W USB Type-C PD adapter with the standard model; the separate Super Pack bundle has a 100 W adapter	65 W USB-C Power Delivery adapter; MSI recommends a 65 W or higher PD charger. Running or sleeping charging supports 45 W at 20 V to 65 W. Cooler Boost HyperFlow uses larger fans and directs airflow across internal components.
Colours
Colours	Black	Void Purple; maker dimensions span 296–321 × 130 × 25–48 mm across the body and grips, with 785 g including battery
In the box
In the box	–	65 W power adapter; accessories vary by country. The separate Launch Pack adds Travel Case III, keychain, grip caps and an 8-inch tempered glass screen protector.
Connections
Ports
Ports	2 × Thunderbolt 4 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0; microSD; mic/headphone combo jack	Two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0; one microSD Express reader; one 3.5 mm audio combo socket
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Bluetooth 5.3	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 and Bluetooth 6; the maker's UK overview also lists LE Audio support
Controller
Controller	RGB Hall effect analogue sticks, Hall effect triggers, RGB ABXY buttons, D-pad, bumpers, View, Menu, MSI Center M, Quick Settings and M1/M2 macro buttons; HD haptics; 6-axis IMU; fingerprint sensor	Hall effect analogue sticks and triggers, D-pad with internal metal dome switch, RGB ABXY buttons, left and right bumpers, View and Menu buttons, MSI Center M and Quick Settings buttons, two rear macro buttons, HD haptics and six-axis IMU. Fingerprint reader in the power button.
Backward compatibility
Backward compatibility	Windows 11 Home; MSI Center M; MSI App Player for supported Android games	Windows 11 Home with MSI Center M and Xbox Mode for compatible PC game stores and Xbox Game Pass where available; game compatibility varies by title