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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.

PlayStation1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026

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.

CFI-Y1001, CFIJ-18000, CFIJ-180013Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese product specification names CFIJ-18000 White and CFIJ-18001 Midnight Black.8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026CFI-Y1001, printed on the back

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.

24 May 202314Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/playstation-showcase-recap-everything-announced-at-todays-showRead 30 September 2026May 24, 2023 Showcase recap explicitly reveals Project Q for PS5 game streaming. Sony August 23 hands-on article identifies Portal as formerly codenamed Project Q. August was the final name/price announcement.

Status

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Available7Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026On sale at 249 USD after the April 2026 price change

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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$199.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 2026

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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€219.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 2026219.99 EURO

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.

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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.

White, Midnight Black1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20267Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026White released 11/15/2023. Midnight Black released 02/20/2025 (direct.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player-midnight-black)

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.

Streaming handheld1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Streams games installed on a PS5 over Wi-Fi, plus PS Plus Premium Cloud Streaming. It runs no games locally

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.

Slate1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026One body with fixed DualSense-style grips on both sides of the screen, from the product photos

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.

Other5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/playstation-remote-play-on-psportalRead 30 September 2026Sony's own PS Portal system software. No app store

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.

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Latest OS

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PS Portal system software 7.1.74Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/psportal/system-software-infoRead 30 September 2026

Built-in game stores

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Physical games

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None8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026Background explicitly says Portal cannot play games natively and acts as a screen/controller. Complete maker I/O list is USB and headset connector only, with no game-media slot.

Backward compatibility

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Compatible games you have installed on your PS5 console, including games for PS5 and PS4, via Remote Play. Select PS5 games via Cloud Streaming with PlayStation Plus Premium1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026

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.

Qualcomm SG4150P10Press articleliliputing.com/sony-playstation-portal-handheld-teardown-reveals-a-qualcomm-sg4150p-chip-and-166-wh-batteryRead 30 September 2026Teardown identifies the chip marking Qualcomm SG4150P. The article expressly says the Snapdragon 662 attribution is speculative.

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.

Qualcomm10Press articleliliputing.com/sony-playstation-portal-handheld-teardown-reveals-a-qualcomm-sg4150p-chip-and-166-wh-batteryRead 30 September 2026Chip marking Qualcomm SG4150P.

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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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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.

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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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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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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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.

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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.

LPDDR4X10Press articleliliputing.com/sony-playstation-portal-handheld-teardown-reveals-a-qualcomm-sg4150p-chip-and-166-wh-batteryRead 30 September 2026Teardown identifies Samsung LPDDR4X. No reliable capacity is published.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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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.

None12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications Input/output is the complete connector list: USB port and headset jack. Maker front/top/bottom hardware overview has no memory-card slot.

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 pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20262Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 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 × 1080px1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Published as 1080p, full HD

Pixel density

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

275.4ppi=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.

16:917Reviewlordsofgaming.net/2023/11/playstation-portal-review-a-monument-to-compromiseRead 10 October 2026Review text: The 16:9 1080p 60hz display. Matches the maker's 1920x1080 resolution

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.

LCD (subtype not stated)12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official manual Specifications: 8-inch Full HD LCD touchscreen. LCD subtype is not stated.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Landscape1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Full HD 1080p screen, 1920x1080 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape

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

Yes3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: 8-inch Full HD LCD touchscreen.5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/playstation-remote-play-on-psportalRead 30 September 2026The touch screen replaces the DualSense touch pad during Remote Play

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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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

Source1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20262Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 20268-inch LCD capable of 1080p at 60fps

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=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.

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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).

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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.

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Stick layout

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Symmetric1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026From the 360 product photos on the page

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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Service without soldering8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026Joysticks are modular and replaceable without soldering

Trigger sensor

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

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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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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.

PlayStation1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026From the 360 product photos on the page

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.

013Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Complete front/top/bottom hardware diagrams list no additional rear grip controls.

Trackpads

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013Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026PS Portal User Guide: touchscreen provides the touch pad function, with two on-screen touch pad areas. Complete hardware names show no physical touchpad. Count is physical pads, not virtual touch regions.

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.

PS button, Mute button, PlayStation Link button, Power button, Volume buttons6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/hands-on-report-playstation-portal-remote-player-pulse-explore-wireless-earbuds-and-pulse-elite-wireless-headsetRead 30 September 2026PS button on the left side, mute button on the right, volume buttons top right, power button top left, PlayStation Link button on the left side

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.

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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.

Yes17Reviewlordsofgaming.net/2023/11/playstation-portal-review-a-monument-to-compromiseRead 10 October 2026Review hardware paragraph explicitly states that the Portal has a gyroscope for tilt controls. Maker manual separately confirms a motion sensor, without naming its subtype.

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.

Haptic feedback1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Sony explicitly calls this haptic feedback in supported games. High-definition wording is not added. Adaptive trigger resistance is a separate feature, not trigger rumble.

RGB lighting

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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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.

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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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Baldur's Gate 3	7

Source9Reviewscreenrant.com/playstation-portal-review-performanceRead 30 September 2026About 7 hours on average playing Baldur's Gate 3 over Remote Play. Brightness not stated

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)

7h=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)

7h=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.

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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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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

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

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

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

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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.

23Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification explicitly says built-in stereo speakers. Left and right speakers are separately identified in repair guides.8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026Separate left and right speaker replacement guides

Speaker direction

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Top-facing13Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026PS Portal User Guide, Top section: A) Right speaker/Left speaker. These are the top-facing built-in speaker openings. Not the headset drivers.

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.

Tempest 3D AudioTech, PlayStation Link wireless audio1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Tempest 3D AudioTech section expressly supports the feature through Portal with a compatible wired headset or PlayStation Link audio device, in supported PS5 games. It is not a claim of surround speaker drivers.

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

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113Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026PS Portal Bottom diagram: A) Microphone, built-in for voice chat. Single labelled microphone.

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 pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack audio cable

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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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Bottom
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom

Source3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: USB connector and headset connector.6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/hands-on-report-playstation-portal-remote-player-pulse-explore-wireless-earbuds-and-pulse-elite-wireless-headsetRead 30 September 20263.5mm jack at the bottom of the device8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026USB-C and headphone ports sit on one small modular board12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026The manual confirms the USB-C charging port. Its 5 V / 3 A electrical rating does not explicitly state input watts. Existing connector counts and locations are unchanged.13Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Bottom diagram: headset jack and USB port. USB charging port is on bottom.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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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.

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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.

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Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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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 53Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026802.11a/ac use 5 GHz and b/g/n use 2.4 GHz. Sony support also recommends a 5GHz connection

Bluetooth

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

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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.

16.9Wh8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 202616.9 Wh, 4370 mAh li-ion

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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4,370mAh3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: 4370 mAh at 3.87 V.8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 202612Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 4370mAh, 3.87V.

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

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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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.

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.

15W12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: Electrical rating 5V 3A. 5 V x 3 A = 15 W. Charge section asks for a USB PD AC adapter that outputs at least 5 V/3 A. The Japanese specification repeats 5 V 3 A

Charging standards

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 Power Delivery12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Charge the product paragraph explicitly allows an AC adapter that supports USB PD (power delivery). Version and PPS are not stated.

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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150min3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes when charged from PS5 USB-C.12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official manual Specifications: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, estimated when charging from the PS5 USB-C port.

Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Yes4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/psportal/system-software-infoRead 30 September 2026Since version 7.1.7 the device charges to 80% by default. The limit can be changed in Settings > System > Battery

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.

No12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official manual supplies a USB cable for charging from PS5 or a separately supplied USB-PD adapter.

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

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Cooling

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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.

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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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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.

Width337Height150Depth95mm(13.3 × 5.9 × 3.7 in)11Retailer pagemorele.net/konsola-przenosna-sony-playstation-portal-czarna-14712336Read 30 September 2026Product dimensions line names 337mm width, 95mm depth, 150mm height. Maker does not publish dimensions. Retailer weight 540g rejected in favour of Sony 529g.15Retailer pagepixmania.com/fr/fr/sony-playstation-portal-remoteplayer-lecteur-a-distance-382069.htmlRead 30 September 2026Weight and dimensions explicitly label product width 337 mm, depth 95 mm, height 150 mm. These are product-dimension fields, not the parcel size. Sony manual publishes no dimensions. The 95 mm depth is still a cross-product outlier.16Reviewtechradar.com/best/best-handheld-games-consolesRead 30 September 2026PlayStation Portal section lists device dimensions 337 x 150 x 95 mm separately from its 529 g device weight. Corroborates the retailer product-size fields. No maker dimensions available.

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.

529g(1.2 lb)3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: approximately 529 g.12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: approximately 529g.

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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AK8CFIY100118Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8CFIY1001Read 7 October 2026Independently opened public FCC equipment-authorization mirror for Sony Computer Entertainment System CFIY1001. Grant table names FCC IDENTIFIER AK8CFIY1001, dated August 25, 2023. Ordinary public web extraction of fccid.io was readable. Its direct curl, original agency attachment and device.report mirror returned 403. No access bypass.

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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.

PlayStation Portal Remote Player, USB cable, User manual7Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026

Carrying case

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None7Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Box list is PlayStation Portal Remote Player, USB cable and user manual. No case

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.

www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 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.

www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdf12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official Sony CFI-Y1001 American English/French instruction manual.

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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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.

1year12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026American manual Limited Hardware Warranty: one year from purchase, US and Canada. Statutory consumer rights are separate.

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