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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.

Steam Deck3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 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.

101011Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026All Steam Deck LCD variants are identified by model number 1010

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.

15 July 202112Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Valve revealed the Steam Deck on July 15, 2021

Status

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Discontinued10Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/valve-has-quietly-discontinued-the-last-lcd-steam-deck-modelRead 30 September 2026Steam store note quoted: We are no longer producing the Steam Deck LCD 256 GB model. Once sold out, it will no longer be available. steamdeck.com still lists it without a price on 2026-09-30

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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Valve Steam Deck OLED11Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Valve released a formal refresh in November 2023, the Steam Deck OLED

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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$3994Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Launch prices by tier: 64GB eMMC $399, 256GB NVMe $529, 512GB NVMe $649. The stored $399 is the 64GB tier. Valve later cut the 256GB model to $399 when the OLED launched in November 2023

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.

US, CA, GB, EU, JP, KR, TW, HK4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Archived maker page Regional Availability: US, Canada, EU, UK shipping. Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong through Komodo. These are historical marketed regions, not current stock claims.

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.

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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 PC3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as All-in-one portable 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.

Slate11Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026The display is bookended by two non-removable controllers

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.

SteamOS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 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.

SteamOS 3.02Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026Software section: SteamOS 3.0 (Arch-based).

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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Steam7Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/softwareRead 30 September 2026

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 custom APU Aerith12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Codename Aerith, TSMC N7. The maker says 7 nm AMD APU

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 pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 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.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
4	Zen 2	2.4	3.5

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.5GHz=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.

7nm1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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 custom RDNA 2 GPU1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32). The 2023 page said 1.0-1.6GHz

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.

RDNA 21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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.

81Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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.

1,600MHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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

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1.6TFLOPS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Power source	TDP (W)
Battery	4
Battery	15

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as APU power: 4-15W. The two rows are the ends of that range, not named presets6Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/faqRead 30 September 2026Docking does not improve performance. Steam Deck runs at full performance in portable mode, so the range applies on battery

Lowest TDP

8W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

4W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

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15W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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.

16GB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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.

LPDDR51Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 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.

5,500MT/s1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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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88GB/s12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026LPDDR5-5500 at 5500 MT/s (88 GB/s)

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.

64, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026The page lists 64GB and 512GB models as available while supplies last. This page covers the 256GB model4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026

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.

2 to 32Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 20264Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 202613Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 30 September 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.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	3	1	Yes

Source2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026All models use socketed 2230 M.2 modules. Not intended for end-user replacement. The slot can accept NVMe. The installed 64GB card is eMMC.

M.2 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 pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Card speed class

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UHS-I1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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.

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 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.

1280 × 800px1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

215.6ppi=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 pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 2026Published as 1280 x 800px (16:10 aspect ratio)

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.

IPS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Optically bonded IPS LCD for enhanced readability

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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Touchscreen

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 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.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1280	800	60

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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).

400nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 400 nits typical

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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

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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Symmetric9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the Steam Deck LCD press rendering: both sticks sit level above the trackpads

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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Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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.

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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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Cross9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026

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.

Xbox9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press rendering: Y top, X left, B right, A bottom

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.

41Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 4 x assignable grip buttons

Trackpads

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21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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.

Steam, Quick Access12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Input list: Steam and Quick Access buttons besides the gamepad controls

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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 pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as HD haptics

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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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.

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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.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

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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.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

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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)

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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)

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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.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

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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 pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as stereo speakers

Speaker direction

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Front-facing13Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 30 September 2026Stereo speakers below the front panel

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.

Stereo with embedded DSP1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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

Not available

21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Dual microphone array

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 pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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

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.

BValve Steam Deck LCD

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Not available	Yes	45
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-I	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt-mode support, USB 3.2 Gen 2, PD3.0 45W power input2Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20230604145812/https://www.steamdeck.com/en/techRead 30 September 202613Reviewlaptopmag.com/reviews/steam-deckRead 30 September 20263.5mm headset jack up top

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Not available

USB-C charging

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

45W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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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Resolution7680 × 4320 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz

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 separately5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Published as Docking Station, sold separately

Max output through dock

AMSI Claw 8 AI+

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BValve Steam Deck LCD

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60
2560	1440	120

Source5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026Published as Supports up to 4k 60hz, or 1440p 120hz

Dock ports

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DisplayPort 1.4, HDMI 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 3 x USB-A 3.1 Gen1, USB-C power delivery passthrough input5Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/dockRead 30 September 2026

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 51Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Dual-band Wi-Fi radio, 2.4GHz and 5GHz, 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.01Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 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.

40Wh1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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

Not available

5,200mAh12Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026

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

AMSI Claw 8 AI+

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BValve Steam Deck LCD

Use	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	2	8

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as 2 - 8 hours of gameplay

Battery life (claimed, min)

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2h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life (claimed, max)

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8h=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.

45W1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as PD3.0 Type C power supply, 45W, 1.5m cable

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 PD 3.01Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Yes15Press releasestore.steampowered.com/news/postsRead 30 September 2026May 22, 2025 SteamOS 3.7.8 first stable 3.7 release. General: Added Battery Charge Limit control to Settings->Power.

Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

Not available

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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.

Yes3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 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

45W3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026

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

None of 3 known

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.

Width298Height117Depth49mm(11.7 × 4.6 × 1.9 in)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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.

669g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026Published as Approx. 669 grams

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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Deck Verified8Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/verifiedRead 30 September 2026

FCC ID

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Other certifications

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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.

Carrying case, 45W power supply3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 2026Compare Steam Decks table, 256GB LCD4Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20220831133737/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 202614Owner's manualcdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdfRead 30 September 2026Introduction states Deck, power supply and travel case included. Dock purchased separately.

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.

www.steamdeck.com/en/deck3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/deckRead 30 September 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.

www.steamdeck.com/en/tech/deck1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/deckRead 30 September 2026

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.

cdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdf14Owner's manualcdn.akamai.steamstatic.com/steam/apps/1675200/manuals/SteamDeckManual022022.pdfRead 30 September 2026Valve Steam Deck product manual, February 2022 document.

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.

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