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

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Claw 8 AI+ compared with Claw 8 EX AI+

	MSIClaw 8 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	1 TB	1 TB
Disc drive
Disc drive	No	No
CPU
CPU	Intel Core Ultra 7 258V; 8 cores (4 P-cores and 4 E-cores), 8 threads, 12 MB Intel Smart Cache, up to 4.8 GHz; NPU up to 47 TOPS (115 total platform 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	Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics	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	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	1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	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 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4); microSD card 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	8″ LCD, 1920 × 1200, 120 Hz	8″ LCD, 1920 × 1200, 120 Hz
Built-in screen
Built-in screen	8-inch FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS-level touchscreen; 48–120 Hz VRR; 100% sRGB (typical)	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 either Thunderbolt 4 port	DisplayPort over either Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	48–120 Hz on the built-in screen	48–120 Hz on the built-in display
Audio
Audio	2 × 2 W speakers; mic-in/headphone-out combo jack	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	795 g	785 g (better)
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	80 Wh, 6-cell	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 adapter; MSI recommends a 65 W or higher USB PD charger	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	Sandstorm	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 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), microSD card reader, combo audio 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 7 BE201, Bluetooth 5.4	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 and Bluetooth 6; the maker's UK overview also lists LE Audio support
Controller
Controller	Built-in controls with RGB A/B/X/Y buttons, RGB Hall effect analogue sticks, D-pad, Hall effect analogue triggers, bumpers, View, Menu, MSI Center M, Quick Settings and macro (M1/M2) buttons, HD haptics and a 6-axis gyro	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 PC (Copilot+ PC)	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