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General

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Series

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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.

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 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.

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

Form factor

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.

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

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.

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

OS at launch

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.

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

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.

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

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.

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

Chip brand

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.

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.

AMSI 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.

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

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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.

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GPU

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.

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

GPU architecture

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

AMSI 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.

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

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Lowest TDP

8W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

AMSI 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.

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

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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Memory card

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

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

Card speed class

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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)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.

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

Native resolution

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.

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

16:106Press 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.

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

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

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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

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

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.

AMSI 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.

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

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

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

Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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).

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.

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

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

Stick layout

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

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

Trigger stops

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

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D-pad

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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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

AMSI 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.

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

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.

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.

AMSI 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.

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.

1.75h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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.

2.17h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

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.

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

AMSI 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.

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

41.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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

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

41.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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

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

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.

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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.

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

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

Speaker direction

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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 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.

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.

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3.5 mm jack

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

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

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.

AMSI 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.

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

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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.

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.

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

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.

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Dock

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.

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

AMSI Claw 8 AI+

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

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

Wi-Fi bands

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Bluetooth

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

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.

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

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

AMSI Claw 8 AI+

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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 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.

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.

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

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.

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Fans

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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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

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.

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

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.

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

Spec sheet

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.

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Manual

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.

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.

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.

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

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