MSI Claw 7 AI+ vs MSI Claw A8

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Claw 7 AI+ compared with Claw A8

	MSIClaw 7 AI+	MSIClaw A8
Overview
Released
Released	December 2024	July 2025
Performance
Type
Type	Handheld	Handheld
CPU
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, 8 cores	AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 8 cores
GPU
GPU	Intel Arc 140V	AMD Radeon 890M
Memory
Memory	32 GB (better)	24 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	AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme; 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.0 GHz
GPU
GPU	–	AMD Radeon 890M; 16 graphics cores
Memory detail
Memory detail	32 GB LPDDR5x-8533 memory on package	24 GB onboard dual-channel LPDDR5x
Storage detail
Storage detail	512 GB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD in the UK A2VM-007UK configuration	1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Storage expansion
Storage expansion	M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD slot; microSD reader	Replaceable M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD; microSD reader
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; 16:10; 500 nits; 100% sRGB (typical)
Video output
Video output	DisplayPort over Thunderbolt 4	DisplayPort over USB-C
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 screen
Audio
Audio	2 × 2 W speakers; array microphone; DTS sound effect and Hi-Res Audio support	2 × 2 W speakers, array microphone and DTS Audio; Force Feedback Audio synchronises vibration with sound
Design and power
Weight
Weight	675 g (better)	765 g
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	54.5 Wh, 6-cell lithium-polymer; runtime not published	80 Wh, 4-cell; MSI claims 3.5 hours gaming in Endurance mode and over 19 hours video playback (1080p, 60 Hz, 150 nits, lighting and Bluetooth off); runtime varies by game and settings
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 adapter; USB PD charging up to 65 W
Colours
Colours	Black	Polar Tempest (white); Neon Green in selected markets
Connections
Ports
Ports	2 × Thunderbolt 4 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0; microSD; mic/headphone combo jack	2 × USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0 (Thunderbolt 4 compatible); microSD; 3.5 mm mic/headphone combo
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211; Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4
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	RGB Hall effect sticks, Hall effect triggers, RGB ABXY buttons, D-pad, bumpers, View, Menu, MSI Center M, Quick Settings and rear M1/M2 macro buttons; HD haptics; 6-axis IMU; fingerprint power button
Backward compatibility
Backward compatibility	Windows 11 Home; MSI Center M; MSI App Player for supported Android games	Windows 11 Home; MSI Center M game launcher; Xbox Full Screen Experience available