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MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs MSI Claw A1M

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MSIClaw 8 AI+MSIClaw A1M
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2024March 2024
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 258V, 8 coresIntel Core Ultra 5 135H or Core Ultra 7 155H
GPUIntel Arc 140VIntel Arc Graphics (integrated)
Memory32 GB16 GB
Storage1 TB512 GB, 1 TB
Disc driveNoNo
CPUIntel 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)UK models use Intel Core Ultra 7 155H or Core Ultra 5 135H, with Intel AI Boost NPU. MSI lists up to 4.8 GHz for the 155H and up to 4.6 GHz for the 135H in its US configuration table.
GPUIntel Arc 140V integrated graphicsIntegrated Intel Arc Graphics with shared system memory; MSI lists 8 Xe cores for both US processor variants and supports Intel XeSS upscaling
Memory detail32 GB LPDDR5x-853316 GB LPDDR5-6400 on-board dual-channel memory in the listed UK and US models. The current global page states a maximum of 32 GB, but does not identify a matching configuration.
Storage detail1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSDOne NVMe PCIe 4.0 M.2 2230 SSD slot; MSI's US table confirms Core Ultra 5 with 512 GB, and Core Ultra 7 with 512 GB or 1 TB. Configuration availability varies by market. First US sale on 8 March 2024 is documented by GamersNexus; dates differed by region.
Storage expansionM.2 2230 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4); microSD card readermicroSD card reader
Display and video
Built-in screen8″ LCD, 1920 × 1200, 120 Hz7″ LCD, 1920 × 1080, 120 Hz
Built-in screen8-inch FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS-level touchscreen; 48–120 Hz VRR; 100% sRGB (typical)IPS-level touchscreen, 1920 × 1080 at 120 Hz; MSI states typical 100% sRGB coverage and typical 500 nits brightness
Video outputDisplayPort over either Thunderbolt 4 portThunderbolt 4 USB-C supports DisplayPort; MSI's separately sold Nest docking station provides HDMI 2.0 at 4K 60 Hz
Variable refresh rate48–120 Hz on the built-in screen–
Audio2 × 2 W speakers; mic-in/headphone-out combo jackTwo 2 W speakers with Hi-Res Audio support, array microphone and 3.5 mm microphone/headphone socket
Design and power
Weight795 g675 g
Battery life detail80 Wh, 6-cell53 Wh six-cell lithium-polymer battery. MSI's January 2024 announcement claims two hours under full workload, without publishing the game or test conditions.
Power use65 W adapter; MSI recommends a 65 W or higher USB PD charger65 W USB-C Power Delivery adapter. While running or sleeping, MSI states charging support from 45 W at 20 V to 65 W; charging speed and performance depend on power source and battery state. Cooler Boost HyperFlow uses dual fans and heat pipes.
ColoursSandstormBlack; 294 × 117 × 21.2 mm and 675 g including battery
In the box–65 W power adapter; accessories vary by country. MSI sells its travel case, Nest dock and screen protector separately.
Connections
Ports2 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), microSD card reader, combo audio jackOne Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0; one microSD reader; one 3.5 mm audio combo socket
Wi-Fi and BluetoothIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, Bluetooth 5.4Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750 and Bluetooth 5.4; wireless performance depends on configuration and local spectrum availability
ControllerBuilt-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 gyroHall effect analogue sticks and triggers, D-pad, RGB ABXY buttons, left and right bumpers, View and Menu buttons, MSI Center M and Quick Settings buttons, two rear macro buttons and HD haptics
Backward compatibilityWindows 11 Home PC (Copilot+ PC)Windows 11 Home with MSI Center M and supported PC game stores; MSI App Player supports compatible Android games. The current maker page also offers Xbox Full Screen Experience for Claw models.

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