In a completely unexpected turn of events, preorders for the MSI Claw 8 AI+ have gone live on Amazon. The Amazon listing shows a release date of February 4th, which is only a few days away!
MSI Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+ Features
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ features an 8″ FHD 120Hz display, a 1TB Hard Drive, 32GB of LPDR5 RAM, an 80Wh battery, and an Intel Ultra 7 258V Lunar Lake Processor.
Specs
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | MSI Claw 7 AI+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 8-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) IPS Touchscreen / 120Hz Refresh Rate / 500 nits / VRR | 7-inch FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS Touchscreen / 120Hz Refresh Rate / 500 nits / VRR |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc 140V | Intel Arc 140V |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 | 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 |
| Storage | 1TB (NVMe PCIe Gen4) | 1TB (NVMe PCIe Gen4) |
| Battery | 80Whr / 65W USB Type-C PD 3.0 | 54.5Whr / 65W USB Type-C PD 3.0 |
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / 1x microSD Card / 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 / 1x microSD Card / 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth 5.4 | Wi-Fi 6E / Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Extras | Hall Effect Triggers / Fingerprint Sensor (Power Button) / Vibration Motor / 6-axis Gyro | Fingerprint Sensor (Power Button) / Vibration Motor / 6-axis Gyro |
| Speakers | 2x 2W w/ DTS & Hi-Res Audio | 2x 2W w/ DTS & Hi-Res Audio |
| Dimensions | 299 x 126 x 24mm | 290 x 117 x 21.2mm |
| Weight | 795 grams | 675 grams |
| Price | $899 | $799 |
Stubbs and I went hands-on with the Claw 8 back in December, and you can read my impressions here. I have also been testing a review sample of this handheld, and I can honestly say the Lunar Lake Processor is no joke.
Doom Eternal on the MSI Claw 8 AI+
Every game I have played on it from Doom Eternal to Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII has looked absolutely gorgeous. I can honestly say that I have had no battery anxiety playing games on this device.
Crisis Core Reunion on the MSI Claw 8 AI+
The device has some amazing speakers as well, enhancing the hardware as opposed to the software. RPGs with their killer soundtracks are amazing on this handheld.
The MSI Claw 7 AI+ is also available for preorder. It brings a smaller form factor similar to the original Claw A1M, and a smaller battery, but the same processing power and is $100 cheaper.
Price and Availability
The Claw 8 retails for $899 and the Claw 7 retails for $799, and the Amazon listings claim that both handhelds will be released on February 4. We aren’t sure what the demand will look like, so get your orders in now!
Pre-order the Claw 8 AI+ on Amazon
Pre-order the Claw 7 AI+ on Amazon
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