MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs MSI Claw A8

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Claw 8 AI+ compared with Claw A8

	MSIClaw 8 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	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)	AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme; 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.0 GHz
GPU
GPU	Intel Arc 140V integrated graphics	AMD Radeon 890M; 16 graphics cores
Memory detail
Memory detail	32 GB LPDDR5x-8533	24 GB onboard dual-channel LPDDR5x
Storage detail
Storage detail	1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD	1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Storage expansion
Storage expansion	M.2 2230 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4); microSD card reader	Replaceable M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD; microSD reader
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; 16:10; 500 nits; 100% sRGB (typical)
Video output
Video output	DisplayPort over either Thunderbolt 4 port	DisplayPort over USB-C
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	48–120 Hz on the built-in screen	48–120 Hz on the built-in screen
Audio
Audio	2 × 2 W speakers; mic-in/headphone-out combo jack	2 × 2 W speakers, array microphone and DTS Audio; Force Feedback Audio synchronises vibration with sound
Design and power
Weight
Weight	795 g	765 g (better)
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	80 Wh, 6-cell	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 adapter; MSI recommends a 65 W or higher USB PD charger	65 W adapter; USB PD charging up to 65 W
Colours
Colours	Sandstorm	Polar Tempest (white); Neon Green in selected markets
Connections
Ports
Ports	2 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), microSD card reader, combo audio 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 7 BE201, Bluetooth 5.4	Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4
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	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 PC (Copilot+ PC)	Windows 11 Home; MSI Center M game launcher; Xbox Full Screen Experience available