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General

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Series

Predator Atlas2Maker product pageuk-offers.acer.com/atlasRead 20 October 2026Acer UK portal heading: Predator Atlas Models, with the Atlas 7 and Atlas 8

Claw1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Marketed Claw A8 model. Intel Claw 8 AI+ and Claw A1M are separate products.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PA08-I51, PA08-I51-G6AC, NH.U7XEF.0011Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Model PA08-I51. The press release covers both Arc G3 and Arc G3 Extreme configurations8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00755305.htmlRead 20 October 2026PA08-I51-G6AC with manufacturer part NH.U7XEF.001: Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 24 GB, 1 TB SSD, 8-inch 1920 x 1200 touch, Windows 11 Home

Claw A8 BZ2EM-070US, Claw A8 BZ2EM-065US, Claw A8 BZ2EM-077US1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact current US sold table lists 065US, 070US and 077US. Reference is 070US. All three have Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB LPDDR5x and 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

28 May 20261Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Reproduces Acer's press release and specification table dated 28 May 2026: Acer announced the Predator Atlas 8 (PA08-I51)

May 20255Press articlenotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-A8-beats-Asus-ROG-Ally-2-to-launch-with-AMD-Ryzen-Z2-Extreme-and-80-Wh-battery.1019461.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Dated May 19, 2025 report of MSI unveiling Claw A8 at Computex. Month precision does not claim a retail release.

Status

Available2Maker product pageuk-offers.acer.com/atlasRead 20 October 2026Acer UK promotions portal on 2026-10-20 lists the Predator Atlas 8 with Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 24 GB, 1 TB at 1,299.99 GBP as Buy now

Available1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact 070US and 077US rows link In Stock purchase offers.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

GB, FR2Maker product pageuk-offers.acer.com/atlasRead 20 October 2026United Kingdom. The same Acer UK offer says the 32 GB model is Pre-order now8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00755305.htmlRead 20 October 2026France retailer listing

US1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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Polar Tempest, Neon Green1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026065US and 070US are Polar Tempest. 077US is Neon Green. The base union is resolved by the exact variant rows.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Acer press text: a gaming handheld running the full Windows 11 experience

Handheld PC2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes handheld Windows PC gaming.

Form factor

Slate8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00755305.htmlRead 20 October 2026Product photo: one-piece slab handheld with fixed controls and no detachable controllers

Slate2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Maker front and rear views and exact manual show one-piece handheld with fixed controls.

Platform and software

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OS family

Windows1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Windows 11 Home

Windows1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

XeSS1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Press text: Intel XeSS 3 AI-powered upscaling with multi-frame generation

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

Intel Arc G3 Extreme1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Two processor options: Intel Arc G3 Extreme and Intel Arc G3. This product is the Arc G3 Extreme configuration. The Arc G3 configuration (Arc B370, 60 Wh) is a separate product by the handheld chip rule

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Chip brand

Intel1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

AMD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	2	P-core	1.9	4.7
Efficiency	8	E-core	1.5	3.4
Low-power efficiency	4	LP E-core	1.5	3.1

Source5Press articleclub386.comRead 20 October 2026Intel Arc G3 Extreme table: 2 performance, 8 efficient and 4 LP efficient cores. Base 1.9, 1.5 and 1.5 GHz. Boost 4.7, 3.4 and 3.1 GHz. These are chip limits, not Acer mode values6Spec databasepausehardware.com/intel-arc-g3-specsRead 20 October 2026Reproduces Intel's published Arc G3 Extreme table: 14 cores, 2 P, 8 E and 4 LP E, with the same clocks as Club3867Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: Arc G3 Extreme has 14 cores and boost speeds up to 4.7 GHz

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	3	Zen 5	5
Zen 5c	5	Zen 5c	3.3

Source4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Ryzen Z2 Extreme Claw A8 review CPU table and processor section explicitly identify three Zen 5 and five Zen 5c physical cores. CPU table gives 5.0 GHz and 3.3 GHz respectively. These chip configuration facts apply to the same Z2 Extreme in the selected US SKU, not another Z2 processor.

CPU cores

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Max CPU clock

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Process

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GPU

Intel Arc B3901Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 20265Press articleclub386.comRead 20 October 2026Graphics Arc B3906Spec databasepausehardware.com/intel-arc-g3-specsRead 20 October 2026

AMD Radeon 890M1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

GPU architecture

Xe36Spec databasepausehardware.com/intel-arc-g3-specsRead 20 October 2026Intel Arc B390 with 12 Xe3 cores. GPU tile on TSMC N3E. The CPU tile is Intel 18A, which is not stored as a nm figure

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GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

125Press articleclub386.comRead 20 October 202612 Xe3 cores6Spec databasepausehardware.com/intel-arc-g3-specsRead 20 October 20267Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: Arc B390 with 12 Xe cores and hardware ray tracing

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GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

2,300MHz5Press articleclub386.comRead 20 October 2026GPU boost clock 2.3 GHz, a chip limit6Spec databasepausehardware.com/intel-arc-g3-specsRead 20 October 2026Maximum dynamic GPU frequency 2.3 GHz for the G3 Extreme versus 2.2 GHz for the G3

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GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

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Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Yes4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Test conditions explicitly allow individual SPL, SPPT and FPPT settings in Manual mode. No transient 50 W boost or measured 20 W AI-mode observation is stored as a maker TDP preset.

Memory and storage

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RAM

24, 32GB1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Press spec table says up to 24 GB LPDDR5x (7467MT/s). The 32 GB Extreme configuration comes from Acer UK2Maker product pageuk-offers.acer.com/atlasRead 20 October 2026Portal rows: Predator Atlas 8, Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 24 GB, 1 TB, 1,299.99 GBP, and 32 GB, 1 TB, 1,499.99 GBP. Prices in GBP are not stored4Press articlekitguru.netRead 20 October 2026UK pre-order tiers: Predator Atlas 8 Extreme with Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 24 GB, 1 TB SSD, 80 Wh at 1,299.99 GBP and 32 GB at 1,499.99 GBP

24GB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact sold configuration has 24 GB. Generic manual maximum of 32 GB does not establish a sold 32 GB variant.

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

LPDDR5X1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

7,467MT/s1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: up to 24 GB LPDDR5x (7467MT/s). The speed of the 32 GB configuration is not stated

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Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

1 TB1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: up to 1 TB via one PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 SSD slot (2280). 1 TB is stored as 1000 GB

1 TB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Advertised 1 TB is exactly 1000 decimal GB. This is not usable formatted capacity.

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

NVMe SSD1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

41Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

41Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	1	Yes

Source1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026One M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe slot, occupied in the 1 TB configuration9Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/acer-predator-atlas-8-announced-at-computex-2026-powered-by-intel-arc-g3-extremeRead 20 October 2026Uses an M.2 2280 NVMe slot, expandable via microSD

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Fast, Ready, Upgradable states fitted PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 2280 SSD. Exact manual independently states one internal M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe socket.

M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

microSD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Card speed class

UHS-II1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: UHS-II micro SD card reader, up to SD 4.0 (SD, SDXC, SDHC, SDUC). Maximum card size not stated

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

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Display

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Screen size

8in(20.3 cm)1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

8in(20.3 cm)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1200px1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Pixel density

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:101Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

16:102Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS-level LCD1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 8-inch WUXGA 1920 x 1200, 16:10, IPS-level, sRGB 100%, Adobe 77.68%, 120 Hz, 500 Nits, supports VRR. IPS-level is the maker's wording

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact US production table states IPS-Level. This maker comparison term is stored with the dedicated ips_level enum.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape9Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/acer-predator-atlas-8-announced-at-computex-2026-powered-by-intel-arc-g3-extremeRead 20 October 2026Acer says it is a native landscape panel

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Glossy4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Claw A8 display table states glossy yes. No panel supplier or numerical lab results are generalized to exact US hardware.

Touchscreen

Yes1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	120	Yes

Source1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact native 1920x1200 display row states 48 to 120 Hz VRR.

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

48Hz9Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/acer-predator-atlas-8-announced-at-computex-2026-powered-by-intel-arc-g3-extremeRead 20 October 2026According to Acer, variable refresh rate between 48 Hz and 120 Hz

48Hz1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 500 Nits brightness. The press text calls it 500 nits of peak brightness. Test method not stated

500nits2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Final product summary explicitly states 500 nits (Typical). The earlier sunlight-readable headline alone is not used.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

TMR1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Press spec table at Computex says full-size analog joysticks (Carbon Film). Acer UK's later key features say every Atlas 8 has TMR magnetic thumbsticks and retailers list the model as TMR. TMR is stored since it is the later and retail description3Press articlegamingonlinux.com/2026/07/acer-predator-atlas-8-handheld-with-intel-arc-g3-gets-uk-pricing-and-launch-monthRead 20 October 2026Quotes Acer UK key features: every Atlas 8 is built with premium TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) magnetic thumbsticks. Names the Arc G3 Extreme tiers Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Hall effect1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset10Reviewtheshortcut.com/p/acer-predator-atlas-8-hands-on-reviewRead 20 October 2026Hands-on at Computex 2026: asymmetrical Xbox layout

Offset3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed front diagram has left stick above D-pad and right stick below ABXY.

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Hall effect1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: L2/R2 Hall-effect analog triggers, plus L/R adjustable trigger switches. Press text: a micro-switch mode gives an instant click and Hall-effect analog control covers racing and flight games3Press articlegamingonlinux.com/2026/07/acer-predator-atlas-8-handheld-with-intel-arc-g3-gets-uk-pricing-and-launch-monthRead 20 October 2026Acer UK key features: dual-mode adjustable triggers that switch from pressure-sensitive analog pulls to microswitch modes

Hall effect1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Trigger stops

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D-pad

Disc8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00755305.htmlRead 20 October 2026Product photo shows a round disc D-pad with four direction marks

Disc3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact front diagram and maker photo show one round directional disc with raised cross. This is the physical disc shape, not its switch mechanism.

Face button labels

Xbox10Reviewtheshortcut.com/p/acer-predator-atlas-8-hands-on-reviewRead 20 October 2026Asymmetrical Xbox layout with ABXY. Product photo shows Y top, X left, B right and A bottom

Xbox3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed front diagram and maker photo show A bottom, B right, X left, Y top.

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

21Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: L/R Macro buttons. The two adjustable trigger switches are not counted7Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: rear macro buttons

21Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Control table explicitly lists Macro button M1/M2. These are the two extra rear macro buttons.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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System buttons

Xbox Game Bar widget button, PredatorSense button, View button, Menu button1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: XBOX Game Bar Widget button, PredatorSense button, View button, Menu button. Volume and power are listed apart

Power, Volume up, Volume down, MSI Center M, Quick Settings, View, Menu3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 2-3 to 2-6 identify system buttons, power and separate volume up/down controls. Gameplay buttons, sticks and triggers are separate.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

Power button1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Power button with fingerprint sensor

Power button2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Most Comprehensive IO Support explicitly identifies Fingerprint Power Button.

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

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RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

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HD haptics1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Control table explicitly states HD haptics. No trigger rumble or adaptive resistance is inferred.

RGB lighting

Yes1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Press text: PredatorSense gives customization of RGB lighting7Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: PredatorSense gives access to RGB lighting settings

Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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1,588:18Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck Germany review sample, Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB onboard RAM, 1 TB Micron 2500 MTFDKBA1T0QGN, PN8007QB1-2 1920x1200 120 Hz IPS panel, Windows 11 Home, AMD Adrenalin 25.10.30. Test conditions explicitly use default AI Engine mode for benchmarks and measurements. Exact regional suffix is not published. These are sample results, not maker guarantees. US sold SKUs have matching marketed CPU/RAM/capacity/display hardware. No material difference is documented. Uncalibrated panel contrast 1588:1 with black level 0.34 cd/m2. Not a dynamic contrast claim.

DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.98Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample with the PN8007QB1-2 1920x1200 120 Hz IPS panel, in default AI Engine mode. Factory CalMAN ColorChecker Delta E 2000 average 2.9. The post-ICC-calibration 1.3 result is not stored.

PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3,331points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample (Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB RAM, AMD Adrenalin 25.10.30) in default AI Engine mode. These are sample results, not maker guarantees. Explicit 2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics score 3331. Total Time Spy score 3640 is a different result. Actual per-run APU watts and external power source are unpublished.

3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3,228points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample (Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB RAM, AMD Adrenalin 25.10.30) in default AI Engine mode. These are sample results, not maker guarantees. Steel Nomad Light Score 3228. Regular Steel Nomad 597 is a different test. Actual per-run APU watts and external power source are unpublished.

3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	Power source	Average FPS
Forza Horizon 6	1920	1200	High	XeSS Ultra Quality	No	Mains	72
Forza Horizon 6	1920	1200	High	XeSS Ultra Quality	No	Battery	66
Forza Horizon 6	1920	1200	High, High RT	XeSS Ultra Quality	Yes	Battery	45

Source11Measurementtrustedreviews.com/opinion/i-went-hands-on-with-the-acer-predator-atlas-8-at-computex-2026-and-tested-its-performanceRead 20 October 2026Computex 2026 show-floor hands-on with a pre-release unit, Forza Horizon 6 open world, native 1200p, High preset, XeSS Ultra Quality. 72 fps plugged in and 66 fps on battery. With High RT and the same upscaling 55 to 60 fps plugged in and 45 fps on battery, only the battery value is stored. Power mode and TDP were not stated. Frame generation was not used. Pre-release hardware and software, so retail results may differ

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	Off (FSR off)	44.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	Off (FSR off)	35.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	Off (FSR off)	28.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off (FSR off)	25
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low	Not available	44.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	35.6
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High	Not available	30.2
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	28.7
F1 24	1920	1080	Low	Not available	85.1
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	76
F1 24	1920	1080	High	Not available	57.1
F1 24	1920	1080	Ultra High	Not available	14.9

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode. Exact 1920x1080 preset table. Cyberpunk 2077 has FSR off. Baldurs Gate 3 uses SMAA at Low and TAA at Medium, High and Ultra. F1 24 uses 16xAF and TAA. Per-run TDP, power source, ray tracing and frame generation are unpublished and not filled. Chart minimum is not 1% low.

SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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6,999MB/s8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode, with the installed 1 TB Micron 2500 MTFDKBA1T0QGN. CrystalDiskMark 5.2/6 sequential Q32T1 read 6999 MB/s. AS SSD 4960 and DiskSpd 6996 use separate methods. Exact US drive supplier is unproved, so the named reviewer sample remains explicit.

Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

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BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Test	Game	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	150	2.78
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	150	18.62
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	12.07

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample (Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB RAM, Windows 11 Home) in default AI Engine mode. Rows in order: Cyberpunk 2077 1920x1080 Ultra at 150 cd/m2 lasts 2h 47min. Wi-Fi browsing at 150 cd/m2 lasts 18h 37min. Wi-Fi browsing at maximum brightness lasts 12h 04min. Exact minutes divided by 60. Numeric APU power and refresh are unpublished. No guessed nit value is assigned to maximum brightness.

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

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2.78h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

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2.78h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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35.5W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode. Cyberpunk 2077 FHD 1920x1080 Ultra, no FSR, 150 cd/m2, average 35.5 W, range 35.1 to 36.4 W. Reviewer whole-system consumption with internal display. External-monitor 37.6 W is a separate run. This is not APU TDP or battery charge input.

Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

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BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
AI Engine	Idle	29
AI Engine	Gaming	36.6
AI Engine	Max load	39.1

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode. Earthworks M23R with Arta at 15 cm, ambient 24 dB(A). Idle 29 is maximum observed idle. Gaming 36.6 is Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra. Maximum load 39.1 is stress. Other games can differ.

Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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39.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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36.6dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

21Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: Two 2 W speakers, Realtek ALC712

21Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Speaker direction

Front-facing8Retailer pageldlc.com/en/product/PB00755305.htmlRead 20 October 2026Product photo shows speaker grilles on the front, left and right of the screen

Front-facing3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed front diagram places both speaker outlets on the user-facing face.

Audio features

DTS:X Ultra, Hi-Res Audio, Acer PurifiedVoice1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: DTS:X Ultra and Hi-Res Audio, Acer PurifiedVoice

DTS processing, Hi-Res Audio, Force-Feedback Audio2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

21Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: two onboard mics

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

Type	Version	Count	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Combo	1	Not available	Not available

Source1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: two Thunderbolt 4, UHS-II micro SD card reader, 3.5 mm audio jack (combo). Port sides are not stated. Press text: Thunderbolt 4 ports support docking and display output

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps / DisplayPort / USB PD 3.0 / Thunderbolt 4 compatible	2	Top	40	USB4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Mic-in / Headphone-out combo	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed upper-side diagram and pages 2-5 to 2-9 locate both USB-C ports, audio jack and card reader on top. Manual explicitly states 40 Gbps. Production US specification proves USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility, not native Thunderbolt certification. Manual 45 to 100 W PD device input and overview 65 W charging describe potentially different limits, so charging-input watt cells are omitted without an exact shared scope. Output 5 V / 3 A is not converted into an unstated watt limit.

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 20267Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: dual Thunderbolt 4 ports let players connect external displays

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 2-7 to 2-9 explicitly describe DisplayPort external monitor support. 8K without a refresh rate cannot populate an exact maximum mode.

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

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Dock

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Sold separately2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026MSI Nest is an optional accessory. No dock is listed in manual standard box contents.

Max output through dock

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

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BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Optional MSI Nest Docking Station Pack specifies HDMI 2.0 4K60. This is dock output, not a claimed direct USB-C maximum. HDR is unproved.

Dock ports

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HDMI 2.0, USB-C host, USB-C PD 3.0 input, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, Gigabit Ethernet2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Optional Nest pack connector inventory. Dock 100 W input is separate from handheld input and supplied 65 W adaptor.

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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Bluetooth

5.41Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026

5.41Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

NFC

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Cellular

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

80Wh1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: up to 80 Wh, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion. The Arc G3 Extreme configurations carry the 80 Wh pack, the Arc G3 ones 60 Wh4Press articlekitguru.netRead 20 October 2026The Extreme tiers carry the 80 Wh battery

80Wh1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

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Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AAcer Predator Atlas 8 Extreme

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BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

Use	Hours (h)
Gaming	3.5

Source2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Maker claims 3.5 hours gameplay in Endurance Mode. Game, exact TDP and gaming brightness are not stated. Separate 19 hours plus video claim has a lower-bound qualifier that cannot be stored as an exact or maximum duration, so it is omitted.

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

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Charging standards

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USB PD 3.02Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Device IO explicitly states Power Delivery 3.0. The exact manual describes 45 to 100 W device-port PD input capability, with 15 to 100 W optionally supported when off. Current overview separately states up to 65 W charging. Port input capacity and actual battery charging can describe different limits. Maximum charging-input cells remain omitted because the shared scope is unproved.

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

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Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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65W1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026AC Adapter row states 65 W adaptor. This is not the device charging-input maximum.

Cooling

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Fans

21Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: two fans, one Predator AeroBlade metal fan and one plastic fan, with Vortex Flow

22Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Advanced Thermal Design states two heat pipes and dual fans.

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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SSD2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Fast, Ready, Upgradable section explicitly says remove the back cover for SSD upgrades. Battery is not user replaceable under the manual.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width299Height127.4Depth58.37mm(11.8 × 5 × 2.3 in)1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: 299 x 127.4 x 28.5/58.37 mm. Depth is the larger thickness, 58.37 mm, which includes the protruding grips

Width299.5Height126.2mm(11.8 × 5 in)3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 2-8 gives 299.5 (W) x 126.2 (D) x 24.0 (H) mm. Width and front-face height are stored. The 24 mm chassis thickness does not establish maximum depth including grips and controls, so depth remains unknown.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

810g(1.8 lb)1Press articlefunkykit.com/news/acer-expands-gaming-portfolio-with-predator-atlas-8-handheld-powered-by-intelRead 20 October 2026Spec table: under 810 g with the 80 Wh battery. Stored as 810, which is an upper bound

765g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026US production SKU table states 765 g with battery. Generic manual says less than 765 g and Japanese SKU differs. The exact US production specification is retained.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

Copilot+ PC7Maker product pageblog.acer.com/en/discussion/4438/predator-atlas-8-review-acer-s-latest-flagship-handheldRead 20 October 2026Acer blog: a Windows 11 Home gaming handheld and Copilot+ PC

Hi-Res Audio2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Screen protector2Maker product pageuk-offers.acer.com/atlasRead 20 October 2026Portal: a free screen protector is included in every box. No charger is listed in the box. The 100W PD charger is a reward, not a box item4Press articlekitguru.netRead 20 October 2026Early adopters get a pre-packed Corning Gorilla Glass screen protector with all units

MSI Claw handheld PC, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter, AC power cord3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 2-2 standard box list. Optional Exquisite Pouch is excluded because inclusion is not established for exact US SKUs.

Carrying case

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Links

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Product page

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us.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/Overview1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Spec sheet

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Manual

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download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Claw A8 MS-1T8K v1.0 guide, May 2025. Direct maker PDF downloaded and read. No Intel Claw manual is substituted.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact US table: one year limited manufacturer warranty. Statutory rights are separate.

Both are also in the API. Back to all handheld consoles.