MSI Claw 7 AI+ vs Steam Deck

Name MSI Claw 7 AI+ Valve Steam Deck
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MSRP $829 $349
Released 2025 2022
Availability Available Available
Current price MSI, Amazon Steampowered, Amazon
Operating system
Operating system & version Windows 11 Home Steam OS 3
Display specifications
Display type IPS LCD IPS LCD
Display size (inch) 7.0″ 7.0″
Resolution (pixels W×H) 1920×1080 1280×800
Refresh rate (max) 120 Hz 60 Hz
Variable refresh rate (VRR)? Yes No
Brightness (max) 500 nits 400 nits
Brightness auto-adjust?
Touchscreen
Processing & performance hardware
CPU Intel Core Ultra 7-258V Custom AMD Zen 2
CPU speed (max) 4.8 GHz 3.5 GHz
CPU cores 8 4
GPU Intel Arc Graphics 140V RDNA 2
GPU speed (max) 2.05 GHz max 1.6 GHz max
GPU cores 8 cores 8 cores
RAM (options) 32 GB 16 GB
RAM speed 8533 MT/s 5500 MT/s
Storage space
Internal storage options (GB) 512 64 | 256 (+$50) | 512 (+$100)
Storage type NVMe SSD 64 GB: eMMC Others: NVMe SSD
Form factor (SSD) M.2 2230 M.2 2230
MicroSD card slot? Yes; UHS-II Yes; UHS-I
Other built-in hardware
Microphone? ✔ 2×
Speakers? ✔ 2× ✔ 2×
Haptics? (vibration motors) ✔ HD haptics
Light sensor? ✔ Dual
Webcam?
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3 5.0
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 5
Cellular network
Ports
USB-C (charging) port 2× USB-C 4 1× USB-C 3.2
USB-A port?
Headphone jack? (3.5 mm AUX out)
Video out? DisplayPort via USB-C DisplayPort via USB-C, 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz
Other ports None None
Battery
Charging speed (max) 65 W 45 W
Battery capacity 54.5 Wh 40 Wh
Hours of battery life (as specified) 19+ h (video playback) 2-8 h
Buttons & controls
Thumbsticks? ✔ (offset) ✔ (parallel)
ABXY buttons?
D-pad?
Triggers? (LT & RT)
Bumpers (LB & RB)
View & menu button
Gyro controls?
Trackpad? ✔ 2× 3.25 cm
Programmable buttons? Yes, 2× (back): M1, M2 Yes, 4× (back): R4, R5, L4, L5
Volume up/down button?
Fingerprint sensor?
Built-in keyboard?
Other buttons: MSI Center M, Quick Settings Steam-button, Quick access
Physical specifications
Detachable controllers?
Stand?
Lights? (RGB) Yes, RGB rings (thumbsticks), + behind XYAB-buttons
Size (cm W×H×D): 29.0×12.0×2.12 29.8×11.7×4.9
Size (inch H×W×D): 11.57×4.61×0.83 11.7×4.6×1.9
Weight (gram): 675 669
Weight (lbs): 1.49 1.47
Color options: Black Black
More information
Accessories in the box 65W Power adapter Carrying case, 45W power supply (1.5m cable)
Model number Claw 7 AI+ A2VM, CLAW7A2001 1010
User guide / manual Online guide, User Guide Not available
Official site link: MSI.com Steampowered
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