Name | MSI Claw 7 AI+ | MSI Claw 8 AI+ |
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MSRP | $829 | $899 |
Released | 2025 | 2025 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | MSI, Amazon | MSI, Amazon |
Operating system | ||
Operating system & version | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
Display specifications | ||
Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Display size (inch) | 7.0″ | 8.0″ |
Resolution (pixels W×H) | 1920×1080 | 1920×1200 |
Refresh rate (max) | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Variable refresh rate (VRR)? | Yes | Yes |
Brightness (max) | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Brightness auto-adjust? | ❌ | ❌ |
Touchscreen | ✔ | ✔ |
Processing & performance hardware | ||
CPU | Intel Core Ultra 7-258V | Intel Core Ultra 7-258V |
CPU speed (max) | 4.8 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
GPU | Intel Arc Graphics 140V | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
GPU speed (max) | 2.05 GHz max | 2.05 GHz max |
GPU cores | 8 cores | 8 cores |
RAM (options) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
RAM speed | 8533 MT/s | 8533 MT/s |
Storage space | ||
Internal storage options (GB) | 512 | 1TB |
Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
Form factor (SSD) | M.2 2230 | M.2 2230 |
MicroSD card slot? | Yes; UHS-II | Yes; UHS-II |
Other built-in hardware | ||
Microphone? | ✔ | ✔ |
Speakers? | ✔ 2× | ✔ 2× |
Haptics? (vibration motors) | ✔ | ✔ |
Light sensor? | ❌ | ❌ |
Webcam? | ❌ | ❌ |
Connectivity | ||
Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
Cellular network | ❌ | ❌ |
Ports | ||
USB-C (charging) port | 2× USB-C 4 | 2× USB-C 4 |
USB-A port? | ❌ | ❌ |
Headphone jack? (3.5 mm AUX out) | ✔ | ✔ |
Video out? | DisplayPort via USB-C | DisplayPort via USB-C |
Other ports | None | None |
Battery | ||
Charging speed (max) | 65 W | 65 W |
Battery capacity | 54.5 Wh | 80 Wh |
Hours of battery life (as specified) | 19+ h (video playback) | 4+ h (gaming), 28 h (video playback) |
Buttons & controls | ||
Thumbsticks? | ✔ (offset) | ✔ (offset) |
ABXY buttons? | ✔ | ✔ |
D-pad? | ✔ | ✔ |
Triggers? (LT & RT) | ✔ | ✔ |
Bumpers (LB & RB) | ✔ | ✔ |
View & menu button | ✔ | ✔ |
Gyro controls? | ❌ | ❌ |
Trackpad? | ❌ | ❌ |
Programmable buttons? | Yes, 2× (back): M1, M2 | Yes, 2× (back): M1, M2 |
Volume up/down button? | ✔ | ✔ |
Fingerprint sensor? | ✔ | ✔ |
Built-in keyboard? | ❌ | ❌ |
Other buttons: | MSI Center M, Quick Settings | MSI Center M, Quick Settings |
Physical specifications | ||
Detachable controllers? | ❌ | ❌ |
Stand? | ❌ | ❌ |
Lights? (RGB) | Yes, RGB rings (thumbsticks), + behind XYAB-buttons | Yes, RGB rings (thumbsticks), + behind XYAB-buttons |
Size (cm W×H×D): | 29.0×12.0×2.12 | 29.9×12.6×2.40 |
Size (inch H×W×D): | 11.57×4.61×0.83 | 11.77×4.96×0.94 |
Weight (gram): | 675 | 795 |
Weight (lbs): | 1.49 | 1.75 |
Color options: | Black | Sandstorm / black |
More information | ||
Accessories in the box | 65W Power adapter | 65W Power adapter |
Model number | Claw 7 AI+ A2VM, CLAW7A2001 | Claw 8 AI+ A2VM, CLAW8A2001 |
User guide / manual | Online guide, User Guide | Online guide, User Guide |
Official site link: | MSI.com | MSI.com |
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