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