MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs Steam Deck OLED

Name MSI Claw 8 AI+ Valve Steam Deck OLED
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MSRP $899 $549
Released 2025 2023
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 OLED
Display size (inch) 8.0″ 7.4″
Resolution (pixels W×H) 1920×1200 1280×800
Refresh rate (max) 120 Hz 90 Hz
Variable refresh rate (VRR)? Yes No
Brightness (max) 500 nits 1000 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 6400 MT/s
Storage space
Internal storage options (GB) 1TB 512 | 1TB (+$100)
Storage type NVMe SSD 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 5.4 5.3
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 Wi-Fi 6E
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 80 Wh 50 Wh
Hours of battery life (as specified) 4+ h (gaming), 28 h (video playback) 3-12 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): 29.9×12.6×2.40 29.8×11.7×4.9
Size (inch H×W×D): 11.77×4.96×0.94 11.7×4.6×1.9
Weight (gram): 795 640
Weight (lbs): 1.75 1.41
Color options: Sandstorm / black Black, white
More information
Accessories in the box 65W Power adapter Carrying case, 45W power supply (2.5m cable)
Model number Claw 8 AI+ A2VM, CLAW8A2001 1030
User guide / manual Online guide, User Guide Not available
Official site link: MSI.com Steampowered
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