MSI has two new versions of the MSI Claw after the original landed with a bang earlier this year. Company’s $900 msi claw 8 ai+ and $800 claw 7 ai+ to pass Lunar Lake Intel ProcessingQuality of life improvements like better battery life and redesigned sticks, bumpers, and triggers.
According to Engadget’s Sam Rutherford, the previous model launched “a little late and a little expensive”. our reviewHe said that its performance was extremely disappointing in comparison to cheap rivalIts software was very clunky, and it was plagued by an overabundance of customization updates (probably because MSI struggled to fix its long list of problems). We haven’t handled the new models, but have switched to Intel’s latest Core Ultra 7 processors Needed This results in better performance and lower power consumption – two biggest marks over the A1M.
The Claw 8 AI+ has an 8-inch (1,920 x 1,200) display, and the Claw 7 AI+ has a 7-inch (1,920 x 1,080) display. Both devices support 120Hz refresh rate. However, they are LCD panels; You still won’t get an OLED option like you get here valve And Lenovo’s Option.
The Claw 8 has an 80Wh battery, while the 7-inch model has a 54.5Wh battery. It uses MSI’s Cooler Boost Hyperflow technology, which consists of dual fans and heat pipes. The company claims it outperforms “competitors” (without specifying) when running at a power-efficient 17W.
Every handheld has a pair Thunderbolt 4 ports you can plug the handheld into a monitor and use it as a makeshift Windows PC. they also have copilot+ support built-in.
MSI redesigned the new generation of joysticks, bumpers, D-pad and triggers for this version. Although the previous models had a Hall effect stick, the newer models also have it in their triggers. Ergonomics were a rare highlight in the previous model, and MSI describes the new handheld as “designed to conform to the natural shape of the hand”.
As far as AI in the handheld’s branding goes, MSI is likely referring to the XeSS upscaling technology in the Intel chip. However, the previous model also used XeSS, so perhaps the company wanted to show customers and investors that it uses AI.
The new handhelds will arrive on December 25th. gamerant notes That their pre-order pages are listed without available stock (yet). Regardless, once you can buy them, claw 7 ai+ cost $800, and claw 8 ai+ Will set you back $900.
MSI’s updated Claw handheld promises better performance and battery life.
