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General

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Series

GPD Win2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Maker product menu lists GPD WIN 4 beside GPD WIN Max 2021 and GPD WIN 3. Stored as the GPD Win family.

Claw1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Claw model family in page heading.

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

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A2VM-001US, A2VM-222US, A2VM-061NEU, A2VM-013NEU1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Model identifiers are read from the specification column headings or the model-specific PDF heading.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Model identifiers are read from the specification column headings or the model-specific PDF heading.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Model identifiers are read from the specification column headings or the model-specific PDF heading.

GTIN / EAN

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

21 September 20224Press articleliliputing.com/gpd-win-4-handheld-gaming-pc-will-feature-ryzen-7-6800u-and-a-6-inch-display-that-slides-upRead 11 October 2026Liliputing, 21 September 2022: the company has confirmed most of the key specs. This is the first official detail release. Earlier leaks are not counted.

3 June 20244Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-Next-Gen-AI--Gaming-and-Business---Productivity-Laptops-with-Latest-Processors-at-COMPUTEX-2024-143709Read 30 September 2026June 4 publication has June 3, 2024 Taipei dateline. Initial Claw 8 AI+ Lunar Lake reveal at Computex, not December production-spec finalization.

Status

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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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MSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central's review calls the Claw A1M the predecessor of the Claw 8 AI+.16Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/meet-the-msi-claw-8-ai-msis-shot-at-redemption-for-the-pc-gaming-handheld-marketRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the MSI Claw 8 AI+ the official follow-up to the original Claw A1M.

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.

GPD WIN 59Reviewnotebookcheck.net/GPD-Win-5-First-AMD-Strix-Halo-gaming-handheld-revealed-in-official-announcement.1066720.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says GPD confirmed the Win 5 as the successor to the Win 4 and that it replaces the Win 4.

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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.

From $8003Press articleliliputing.com/gpd-win-4-crowdfunding-begins-in-late-november-handheld-gaming-pc-with-ryzen-7-6800u-keyboard-and-6-inch-sliding-displayRead 11 October 20266Press articlewccftech.com/gpd-win-4-handheld-console-finalizes-pre-sales-hogwarts-legacy-performance-shownRead 11 October 2026

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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.

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US, SE1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026US model-specific sheets and the official Swedish product configuration table.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

All Black, White1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Appearance table, Shell Color: All Black, White.

Sandstorm, Black1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026The Swedish comparison table names Sandstorm. The US model-specific sheets name Black.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Color cell: Black.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Color cell: Black.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Handheld console running Windows 11 Home with a Steam client.

Handheld PC6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Opening paragraph describes a Windows gaming handheld PC.

Form factor

Other2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Slider design: the screen slides up to reveal a hidden physical QWERTY keyboard. No fitting enum option, so other.

Slate9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Hardware overview shows one body with fixed controls.

Platform and software

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OS family

Windows2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Windows 11 Home is the operating system. SteamOS is also supported.

Windows6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Operating System cell: Windows 11 Home.

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Windows 11 Home. The overview also says it supports SteamOS.

Windows 11 Home6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026December 2024 production-spec: Windows 11 Home.

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

Steam2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Built-in Steam client. The maker also lists Playnite integrations. Windows can use other stores.

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Physical games

None1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026The maker's I/O list has a microSD slot and no game card or disc drive.

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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XeSS6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Production announcement performance paragraph names Intel XeSS.

Processor and graphics

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Chip

AMD Ryzen 7 6800U1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Product model AMD Ryzen 7 6800U. Original 2022 model. Later GPD refreshes use other chips.

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Processor cell: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V.

Chip brand

AMD1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026

Intel6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Intel processor named in the exact Claw 8 specification table.

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.

AGPD Win 4 (2022)

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
8	Zen 3+	2.7	4.7

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 20268C / 16T, core architecture ZEN3+, base 2.70 GHz, maximum 4.70 GHz. One cluster, no separate efficiency cores.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	Lion Cove	2.2	4.8
Low-power efficiency	4	Skymont	2.2	3.7

Source11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/824443/2024_Intel_Tech%20Tour%20TW_Lunar%20Lake%20Architecture%20Session%20Highlights-3.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 7-15 identify Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores. Exact 258V counts/clocks come from the separately cited Intel CPU specification table.12Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Indexed official CPU Specifications table read through public web search. 4 performance and 4 low-power-efficient cores. P-core base/max 2.2/4.8 GHz, LP-E base/max 2.2/3.7 GHz. Direct page request was denied, so full-document access is unverified.

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

4.7GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

6nm1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026CPU Lithography: 6nm.

3nm10Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 30 September 2026Core Ultra Series 2 table, 258V row: CPU lithography TSMC N3B.

GPU

AMD Radeon 680M1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026

Intel Arc 140V6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Graphics: Arc 140V.

GPU architecture

RDNA 22Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026RDNA2 architecture, Radeon 680M, 12CU.

Xe211Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/824443/2024_Intel_Tech%20Tour%20TW_Lunar%20Lake%20Architecture%20Session%20Highlights-3.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 24-26: Lunar Lake new Xe2 GPU. Page 26 identifies eight second-generation Xe cores.

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.

121Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Execution Unit: 12CUs, 768 shaders. AMD compute units.

82Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026GPU cell: Arc 140V, 8 Xe-Cores.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026GPU cell: Arc 140V, 8 Xe-Cores.

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

2,200MHz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Graphics Max Dynamic Frequency: 2.2GHz.

1,950MHz10Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 30 September 2026Core Ultra Series 2 table, 258V row: Arc Graphics 140V max dynamic frequency 1.95 GHz.

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.

AGPD Win 4 (2022)

Mode	TDP (W)
Default	28
Maximum	35

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026CPU table: TDP 28W, stored as the default. The 35 W maximum is from the Liliputing report of the maker's confirmed specs (up to 35 watts).4Press articleliliputing.com/gpd-win-4-handheld-gaming-pc-will-feature-ryzen-7-6800u-and-a-6-inch-display-that-slides-upRead 11 October 2026Ryzen 7 6800U with support for running at up to 35 watts.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Mode	TDP (W)
Manual	8
Manual	17
Manual	30

Source7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section: Manual mode selects TDP limits of 8, 17 and 30 W. These are not named OverBoost or Performance presets.

Lowest TDP

28W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

8W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

35W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

Yes2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026MotionAssistant adjusts TDP in 1 W steps. The maker says these third-party tools will be integrated into its firmware.

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Memory and storage

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RAM

16, 32GB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Memory: 16GB / 32GB LPDDR5, soldered. Quad 32-bit channels.

32GB6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Memory: 32GB.

RAM type

LPDDR51Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026

LPDDR5X6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Production-spec Memory cell: LPDDR5X. The generic manual LPDDR5 description is not substituted.

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

6,400MT/s2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026LPDDR5-6400 MT/s. Memory transfer rate as published.

8,533MT/s6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Memory: LPDDR5x-8533.

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.

512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Maker lists 1TB / 2TB (stored as 1000 and 2000 GB). The 512 GB tier was sold in the Indiegogo and China pre-sale (Liliputing and Wccftech).3Press articleliliputing.com/gpd-win-4-crowdfunding-begins-in-late-november-handheld-gaming-pc-with-ryzen-7-6800u-keyboard-and-6-inch-sliding-displayRead 11 October 2026The four campaign configurations include a 512 GB tier.6Press articlewccftech.com/gpd-win-4-handheld-console-finalizes-pre-sales-hogwarts-legacy-performance-shownRead 11 October 2026China pre-sale configurations include 16GB/512GB, 16GB/1TB, 32GB/1TB and 32GB/2TB.

1 TB, 2 TB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB and 2 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity. HDD capacity: 1TB.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB and 2 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity. HDD capacity: 2TB.

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

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026

NVMe SSD2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD interface: NVMe.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD interface: NVMe.

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

31Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Hard disk specifications: M.2 (PCIe 3.0) 2280 SSD 1TB / 2TB. Overview: the standard drive is PCIe Gen3x4. The slot itself supports PCIe 4.0.

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD cell: Gen4 x4.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD cell: Gen4 x4.

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

AGPD Win 4 (2022)

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

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 20261 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0) NVMe 2280 SSD, single-sided devices only. Bus specification PCIe Gen 4.0 x 4. Occupied by the standard SSD, which is replaceable.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Storage Slot: one M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4 socket. The installed US SSD specification identifies x4.

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

Memory card

microSD1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026microSDXC slot.

microSD1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026I/O Ports: one microSD card reader.

Card speed class

UHS-I1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Bus interface UHS-I, A2, U3, V30.

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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.

2TB1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Maximum Capacity: 2TB, stored as 2000 GB.

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Display

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Screen size

6in(15.2 cm)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026

8in(20.3 cm)6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Display: 8 inch.

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026

1920 × 1200px6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Display: 1920x1200.

Pixel density

367.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026

16:106Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Display: 16:10.

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.

IPS1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Screen Type: Corning Gorilla Glass 5, H-IPS technology. Stored as IPS.

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Display cell: IPS-Level.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Maker: native landscape screen.

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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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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Display table row Touch Panel. The overview and Liliputing also describe a touchscreen.

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Display: Touchscreen.

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.

AGPD Win 4 (2022)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Maker: 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720, 60Hz and 40Hz. Only the native 1080p maximum of 60 Hz is stored. A per-resolution maximum for 720p is not stated.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

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

Source6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Display cell: 1920 x 1200 at 120 Hz with VRR. Other resolutions are not inferred.

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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48Hz1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Display cell: 48~120Hz VRR.

Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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500nits6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 production-spec Display cell: 500 nits (Typical).

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.

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Hall effect1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: Hall Effect analog sticks.

Stick layout

Offset2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Maker: returns to the traditional misaligned arrangement of the analog sticks. The product photo shows the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below the ABXY buttons.

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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

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Hall effect1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: Hall Effect analog triggers.

Trigger stops

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No8Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Controls paragraph explicitly says trigger locks are absent.

D-pad

Cross1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Game function: Siamese Cross Key.

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Face button labels

Xbox2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Maker overview product photo: Y top, X left, A bottom, B right. The tech specs also print PlayStation symbols on the buttons and name an Xbox controller home key.

Xbox1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: RGB ABXY buttons. Physical layout in the manufacturer manual is Xbox 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.

21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Dorsal Key: 2, can be mapped or programmed.

21Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: Macro button M1/M2. Manual hardware diagram identifies two rear macro buttons, separate from bumpers/triggers.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026The two back keys can be mapped or programmed. The overview names a custom back-button mapping shortcut in the MotionAssistant tool.

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System buttons

Volume +, Volume -, Power, Joystick/mouse mode switch, Select, Start, Xbox home1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Other Keys: Volume +/- buttons, Power button, joystick / mouse mode switch. Game function buttons add Select, Start and the Xbox controller Home button.

MSI Center M button, Quick Settings button, View button, Menu button9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Hardware overview labels View, Menu, MSI Center M and Quick Settings buttons.

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

Separate sensor1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Fingerprint recognition: Yes. The overview places the fingerprint unlock at the lower left, apart from the power key.2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Fingerprint unlock sits at the lower left, with the power key as a separate control.

Power button9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 20262-8: Power Button / Status LED / Fingerprint Sensor.

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Sensor: 6-axis design, 3-axis g-sensor and 3-axis gyro.

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: 6-Axis IMU.

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

Rumble1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Handle vibration: two large vibration motors, controllable by software.

HD haptics1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: HD haptics.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026L1/R1 use a colourful light design.

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: RGB ABXY buttons and RGB analog sticks.

Measured

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

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476nits8Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Tom's Guide display benchmark table: 476 nits. Window and meter settings are not published. The inconsistent 473-nit prose figure is not used.

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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1,480:17Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Brightness/contrast table: 100% display brightness 1480:1.

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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0.328Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Tom's Guide display benchmark table reports Delta-E 0.32. Formula, calibration state, colour patches and meter are not published. The exact Notebookcheck factory CalMAN ColorChecker result is 3.5, using a different identified test. The Tom's Guide value is retained without treating either as a repeated measurement of the same method.

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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4,118points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 7 258V / Arc 140V Windows 32 GB / 1 TB sample, named AV2M-015 in the review prose. Published intro/model code and storage-table 512 GB typo conflict with the named 1 TB BG6 drive and 869 GB free, so no storage-specific measurement is added. Manual mode 30 W. The default AI engine 17 W is different. The value is the graphics subscore, not the total score. Benchmark application build and firmware are not specified.

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

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3,289points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 7 258V / Arc 140V sample (AV2M-015) in manual mode 30 W. The default AI engine 17 W is different. The value is the standard Light score, not Unlimited or full Steel Nomad. Benchmark application build and firmware are not specified.

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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120points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024 benchmark table on the exact 258V review sample in manual 30 W mode. Single-core 120. No generic chip-average or predecessor score.

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

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590points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024 benchmark table on the exact 258V review sample in manual 30 W mode. Multi-core 590. No generic chip-average or predecessor score.

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.

AGPD Win 4 (2022)

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BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Ashes of the Singularity	1920	1080	Normal	Not available	30	66	Not available
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Lowest	Not available	30	76	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	Intel XeSS 1.3 Auto, frame generation disabled	30	59	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	30	46.8	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	30	37.4	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	30	31.4	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	30	28.5	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, SMAA	Not available	30	40.4	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, TAA	Not available	30	33.5	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, TAA	Not available	30	29.2	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	30	28.7	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	30	85.7	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	30	76.2	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	High, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	30	59.5	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Ultra High, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	30	20.1	Not available
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	High Quality	Not available	30	34.4	Not available
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra, Ultra AA, 16x AF	Not available	30	56.1	29.5

Source7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central at 30 W. Ashes: Normal 1080p, V-sync on. Tomb Raider: Lowest 1080p, V-sync on. Cyberpunk: Low 1080p, V-sync off, XeSS 1.3 Auto, in-game frame generation disabled. Power source and ray tracing are not inferred.14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Added FHD built-in Arc 140V rows use manual 30 W mode, not default AI engine 17 W. Exact presets/AA/AF retained. Cyberpunk explicitly states FSR off. Per-run power source and unknown ray-tracing/frame-generation/other upscaling states remain absent. Strange Brigade 29.5 is P1, not minimum. Different from existing Windows Central XeSS 1.3 Auto tests.

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

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6,068MB/s7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central CrystalDiskMark prose: 6068 MB/s sequential read on its reviewed Core Ultra 7 258V / 32 GB / 1 TB unit. Queue, block settings and SSD module identity are not published. The value is repeated only in the matching 1 TB US reference row A2VM-001US, whose maker sheet proves that configuration. The untested 2 TB and other regional/bundle rows remain unknown under the existing per-variant-column rules.

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.

AGPD Win 4 (2022)

Test	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Idle	28	8.25
Max load	28	1.32

Source8Reviewdroix.net/blogs/gpd-win-4-reviewRead 11 October 2026DroiX review: Cinebench on a loop at 28W TDP lasted 1 hour 19 minutes (max load). Sitting idle at 28W TDP lasted 8 hours 15 minutes. Brightness and Windows power mode are not stated, so they are left out. Retailer review, one unit.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	30	Not available	2.17
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	30	150	1.75
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	150	23.55
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	Not available	16.62

Source7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central Cyberpunk 2077 test at maximum 30 W TDP and roughly 200 nits: 2 hours 10 minutes. Approximate brightness is not stored as an exact nits value.14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Added observed Cyberpunk FHD Ultra 150 nits 1 h 45 min is the fastest manual 30 W mode. Wi-Fi browsing 23 h 33 min at 150 nits and 16 h 37 min at maximum brightness, both 60 Hz. Firmware is not named. Approximate AI engine just-under 3.5 h is omitted. Existing Windows Central 2 h 10 min uses another workload.

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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1.75h=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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2.17h=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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47W14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 7 258V / Arc 140V sample (AV2M-015) in manual mode 30 W. The default AI engine 17 W is different. Whole-system measured outlet input using Metrahit Energy, built-in screen 150 nits, Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra/FSR off. Mean 47 W, not APU TDP or a battery charging limit. Separate external-monitor draw and stress-test peaks are excluded.

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

AGPD Win 4 (2022)

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BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
manual	Gaming	41.4
manual	Max load	41.4

Source14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra and maximum-load table both give 41.4 dB(A), manual 30 W. Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient 24.7 dB(A). Gaming noise fluctuates 37.3-41.4 in this mode, stored upper observed value. AI engine 33.4-37.3 is a different mode and is not substituted.

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

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41.4dB(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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41.4dB(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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36.7°C7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central thermal test after 20 minutes of CPU stress: rear middle maximum 98 °F, converted to 36.7 °C.

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.

21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Speaker: 2 pcs. Built-in dual speakers.

21Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Audio: 2 x 2 W speakers.

Speaker direction

Front-facing7Retailer pagegpdstore.net/gpd-win-4Read 11 October 2026The maker product photo on the GPD store listing shows the speaker grilles on the front face, beside the Select and Start labels at the lower left and right.

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Audio features

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DTS sound effect, Hi-Res Audio6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Audio cell: DTS sound effect, Hi-Res Audio.

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

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Audio Port: one mic-in/headphone-out combo jack.

Ports and dock

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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.

AGPD Win 4 (2022)

Type	Version	Count	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Yes
USB-A	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	10	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-I	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026I/O list: 1 USB4 40Gbps, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C full-featured 10Gbps, 4 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A of which 3 are at the dock (so 1 on the handheld), 3.5mm combo jack, microSDXC slot. The Type-C charging-only port, HDMI and RJ45 are on the dock. The overview says both Type-C ports support an external display and charging. Connector sides are not stated.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Type	Version	Count	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	65
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Hardware overview, pages 2-6 to 2-8: two top Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, DisplayPort, up to 40 Gbps, PD input 45-65 W and output 15 W, microSD and 3.5 mm combo jack.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

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65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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.

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026GPU table: HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) and DP 1.2 both 3840x2160 @60Hz. The overview says the full-featured Type-C ports connect to an external display.

Yes9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Thunderbolt port description explicitly supports DisplayPort and 8K output. No refresh rate is given.

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

Resolution3840 × 2160 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026GPU table: DP 1.2 3840x2160 @60Hz. The HDMI row, available through the dock, states the same.

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External GPU

USB4, Thunderbolt2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026The USB4 port supports the Thunderbolt 3 protocol and an external graphics enclosure (eGPU).

Thunderbolt13Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMXRead 30 September 2026Public indexed maker overview explicitly advertises connecting an external GPU. The exact SKU sheets identify both ports as Thunderbolt 4. Full overview direct access is denied. This specific published claim was read through the public index.

Dock

Sold separately2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026The WIN 3 smart docking station also supports the WIN 4 with a different back panel. The dock is sold separately (Liliputing: optional dock).3Press articleliliputing.com/gpd-win-4-crowdfunding-begins-in-late-november-handheld-gaming-pc-with-ryzen-7-6800u-keyboard-and-6-inch-sliding-displayRead 11 October 2026Optional Win 4 docking station is mentioned. No dock price was published.

Sold separately9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3-17 describes connecting the separate MSI Nest Docking Station accessory.

Max output through dock

AGPD Win 4 (2022)

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

Source2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Dock HDMI 2.1 at 3840x2160 and 60Hz.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

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Dock ports

3 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps), 1 × HDMI 2.1 (3840 × 2160 at 60 Hz), 1 × RJ45 (10/100/1000 Mbps)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Interfaces listing of the WIN 3 smart docking station that also fits the WIN 4 with a different back panel: 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 1 x HDMI 2.1 3840x2160 60Hz, 1 x 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45.2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Same interface list as on the tech specs page.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual band, 2402 Mbps maximum.

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Bluetooth

5.21Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: Bluetooth v5.4.

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.

45.62Wh1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Battery: Li-polymer, 45.62Wh. Not user replaceable per DroiX.

80Wh1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Battery: 6-cell 80 Wh. Handheld battery only.

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

AGPD Win 4 (2022)

Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Not available	2
3	6
Not available	10

Source1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Published as 2 hours of heavy use, 3-6 hours of moderate use, 10 hours of light use, depending on the specific environment of use. The maker gives no test conditions, so no use case is assigned.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

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Battery life (claimed, min)

3h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Battery life (claimed, max)

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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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65W9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026PD function 45-65W input. Maximum 65W.

Charging standards

USB Power Delivery2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026The full-featured Type-C and the USB4 port support PD fast charging. The 65 W adapter lists 20 V and 15 V outputs.

USB PD 3.09Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer specs name Power Delivery 3.0. The user guide identifies a USB-C PD adapter.

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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

Yes1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Accessories list a 65W power adapter.

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026The model table explicitly lists the supplied AC adapter. Its output rating differs by bundle.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026AC Power Adaptor 65W.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026AC Power Adaptor 65W.

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

65W1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 202665W Power Adapter (20V 3.25A, 15V 3A).

65 to 100W1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 20267Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 202613Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMXRead 30 September 202615Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1869644-REG/msi_claw_8_ai_a2vm_001us_claw_8_ai_a2vm.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Cooling

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Fans

11Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Thermal design: active cooling, big fan + dual heat pipe.

26Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Cooler Boost HyperFlow paragraph expressly states a dual-fan, dual-heat-pipe system.

Vapor chamber

No1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026The maker's complete thermal design is one big fan and dual heat pipes. No vapor chamber is listed.

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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

M.2 SSD1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Hard disk: M.2 2280 SSD, replaceable, no capacity limit.

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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.

Width220Height92mm(8.7 × 3.6 in)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Published as 220mm x 92mm x 28mm under Length. The 28 mm is not qualified (chassis or maximum depth), so depth is left out.

Width299Height126mm(11.8 × 5 in)6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Published width and height retained. Maker states 24 mm thickness without specifying protruding-control inclusion. Maximum external depth could not be verified and is left out.

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.

598g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Net Weight: 598g. The overview comparison also says 598g. The DroiX and GPD store text says around 570g, which is a rounded retailer figure. The maker figure is used.

795g(1.8 lb)6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Weight cell: 795g.

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

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In the box

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In the box

GPD WIN 4, 65W power adapter (20V 3.25A, 15V 3A), Warranty card, Product manual1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Accessories list: GPD WIN 4 x1, 65W power adapter x1, warranty card x1, product manual x1.

MSI Claw handheld PC, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter and AC power cord9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Unpacking 2-2: MSI Claw, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter / AC cord. Pouch optional.

Carrying case

None1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026The accessories list has no case.

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Links

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Product page

web.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin42Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20221211081810/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4Read 11 October 2026Archived maker overview page (gpd.hk/gpdwin4, captured 11 December 2022). The live page no longer exists.

www.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-plus-A2VMX1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Product overview linked by this official specification page.

Spec sheet

web.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecs1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Archived maker Tech Specs page (gpd.hk, captured 2 January 2023). The live gpd.hk page no longer exists.

storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdf1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Exact A2VM-001US manufacturer PDF is separately read and cited.

Manual

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download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdf9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Official MSI Claw 7/8 v1.0 user guide, MS-1T42/MS-1T52. Exact model specification sheets take precedence over its generic dimension/RAM table.

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.

1year1Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230102192404/https://gpd.hk/gpdwin4techspecsRead 11 October 2026Warranty Time: Device 1 year, Charger 1 year (Global Warranty). Retailers such as DroiX add their own longer terms.

1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer warranty cell: one-year limited warranty, including one year global. Country-specific statutory rights are separate.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer warranty cell: one-year limited warranty, including one year global. Country-specific statutory rights are separate.

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