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General

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Series

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

Steam Deck2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026

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

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

103012Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026Identified by model number 1030

GTIN / EAN

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

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

9 November 202311Press articlerockpapershotgun.com/valve-announce-the-steam-deck-oled-with-an-upgraded-screen-and-longer-battery-lifeRead 30 September 2026

Status

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

Available3Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026512GB and 1TB OLED listed with prices (779,00 EUR and 919,00 EUR on 2026-09-30) and Available now

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

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Valve Steam Deck LCD12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026A 2023 refresh of the Steam Deck LCD

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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$5494Maker product pageweb.archive.org/web/20231119151911/https://www.steamdeck.com/enRead 30 September 2026Archived maker page three days after launch: 512GB $549.00, 1TB $649.00, 1TB Limited Edition $679.0011Press articlerockpapershotgun.com/valve-announce-the-steam-deck-oled-with-an-upgraded-screen-and-longer-battery-lifeRead 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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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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

US, CA, GB, EU, JP, KR, TW, HK, AU18Press releasesteamdeck.com/en/newsRead 30 September 2026Maker release lists US, CA, UK, EU, AU and Komodo shipping regions Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Australia was added in November 2024.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

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Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

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

Handheld PC2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026Steam Deck OLED is a portable PC. Use your Deck as a PC, because it is one

Form factor

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

Slate12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026The display is bookended by two non-removable controllers

Platform and software

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OS family

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

SteamOS1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

OS at launch

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

SteamOS 31Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as SteamOS 3 (Arch-based), desktop KDE Plasma

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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Steam7Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/softwareRead 30 September 2026The entire Steam Store experience is accessible from Deck

Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

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

AMD custom APU Sephiroth10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Codename Sephiroth, TSMC N6. The maker says 6 nm AMD APU

Chip brand

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

AMD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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 A8 BZ2EM

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

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

BValve Steam Deck OLED

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

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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

5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

3.5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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6nm1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

GPU

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

AMD custom RDNA 2 GPU1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32)

GPU architecture

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RDNA 21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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.

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81Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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.

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1,600MHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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/oledRead 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 A8 BZ2EM

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BValve Steam Deck OLED

Power source	TDP (W)
Battery	4
Battery	15

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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

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4W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

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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

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

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Memory and storage

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RAM

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

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

RAM type

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

LPDDR51Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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

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6,400MT/s1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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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102.4GB/s10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 202616 GB at 6400 MT/s (102.4 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 TB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Advertised 1 TB is exactly 1000 decimal GB. This is not usable formatted capacity.

512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity. Published as Steam Deck 512GB NVMe SSD and Steam Deck 1TB NVMe SSD2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity.

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

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

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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

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

310Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steam_DeckRead 30 September 2026Published as NVMe SSD (PCIe 3.0 x4)

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

AMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

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

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

BValve Steam Deck OLED

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

Source12Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 30 September 2026Specifications: 512GB configurable to 1TB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD. OEM SSD replacement guide linked. Single internal SSD.

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

Memory card

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

microSD1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Card speed class

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UHS-I1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

7.4in(18.8 cm)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Native resolution

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

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

Pixel density

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

204ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

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

16:1014Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Specs table: 1280x800, 16:10. Gamut table reports volume over 100%, excluded from coverage field.

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

OLED1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

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.

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

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Touchscreen

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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 A8 BZ2EM

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

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

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1280	800	90

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

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

90Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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

600nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 600 nits (SDR)

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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1,000nits1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 1,000 nits peak brightness (HDR)

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

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Stick layout

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

Symmetric9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press kit front 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/oledRead 30 September 2026

Replaceable stick modules

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Service without soldering20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Left+Thumbstick+Replacement/168652Read 8 October 2026OEM OLED left thumbstick guide removes the complete module using screws and a cable connector. No soldering is required. Tools and internal disassembly are required. Not a tool-free swappable module.21Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Right+Thumbstick+Replacement/168609Read 8 October 2026OEM OLED right thumbstick guide removes the complete module using screws and a cable connector. No soldering is required. Tools and internal disassembly are required. Not a tool-free swappable module.

Trigger sensor

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

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

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

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

Face button labels

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

Xbox9Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/pressRead 30 September 2026Read from the press kit 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 pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Control table explicitly lists Macro button M1/M2. These are the two extra rear macro buttons.

41Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 4 x assignable grip buttons (L4, L5, R4, R5)

Trackpads

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21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 20262 x 32.5mm square trackpads with haptic feedback

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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Yes16Maker product pagepartner.steamgames.com/doc/features/steam_controller/conceptsRead 30 September 2026Steam Input Configurator is built into the Steam client. Legacy mode lets players remap physical inputs for games without the Steam Input API. The OLED review also describes fully customizable controls.

System buttons

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

View, Menu, Steam, Quick access, Volume up, Volume down, Power1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Labels in the maker's front-view diagram19Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 8 October 2026Front and top diagrams plus Controls and Input identify View, Menu, Steam, Quick access, Volume and Power. The volume pair is listed separately. Face buttons, stick clicks, shoulder controls and grip buttons are represented by their own fields.

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

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

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Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 6-Axis IMU

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

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

HD haptics1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as HD haptics

RGB lighting

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

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Measured

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

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597nits14Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Display benchmark table: 597 nits. Tested OLED model. Window and meter not specified.

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

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

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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

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

0.2214Measurementtomsguide.com/reviews/steam-deck-oledRead 30 September 2026Display benchmark table Delta-E 0.22. Formula/calibration state not specified.

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

AMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

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

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

BValve Steam Deck OLED

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

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

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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 A8 BZ2EM

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

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

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hitman: World of Assassination	2.15

Source17Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/nintendo-switch-2-vs-steam-deck-oled-battery-test-theres-a-clear-winner-and-its-not-the-gaming-handheld-i-expectedRead 30 September 2026Battery-depleted results table: Steam Deck OLED 2 hours 9 minutes. Hitman World of Assassination, character idle in the Paris level, maximum brightness slider and Wi-Fi on. Resolution, preset, TDP and HDR state not published.

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

2.78h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.15h=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.

2.78h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.15h=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

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

24W13Reviewtheverge.com/23951655/steam-deck-oled-reviewRead 30 September 2026Big games draw about 24W on the OLED against 26 to 27W on the LCD

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

AMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

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

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

BValve Steam Deck OLED

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

39.1dB(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

36.6dB(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

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

21Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Left speaker and Right speaker in the front-view diagram, stereo

Speaker direction

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

Front-facing1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Both speakers are labelled on the front-view diagram

Audio features

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

Stereo with embedded DSP, aptX HD, aptX low-latency1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Stereo with embedded DSP from this page. aptX codecs from the OLED page2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as Bluetooth 5.3, supporting newer codecs such as aptX HD and aptX low-latency

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/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as Dual microphone array

3.5 mm jack

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

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

Ports and dock

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

AMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

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

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

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Top	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/oledRead 30 September 2026USB-C: Display port over Type C, USB3 gen 2, PD3.0 45W power input. Charging port and headphone jack are on the top-edge diagram

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

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USB-C charging

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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.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as up to 8K @60Hz or 4K @120Hz over DisplayPort over Type C

External GPU

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Dock

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

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

Max output through dock

AMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

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

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

BValve Steam Deck OLED

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

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

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 2026Also a 6 inch captive USB-C cable to the Deck

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E radio, 2 x 2 MIMO

Wi-Fi bands

Not available

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.31Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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 pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

50Wh1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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

6,470mAh10Spec 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 A8 BZ2EM

Use	Hours (h)
Gaming	3.5

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

BValve Steam Deck OLED

Use	Hours (from) (h)	Hours (h)
Gaming	3	12

Source1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as 3-12 hours of gameplay

Battery life (claimed, min)

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3h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Battery life (claimed, max)

3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=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.

Not available

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

Charging standards

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

USB PD 3.01Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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

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Charger in box

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

Yes2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 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.

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

45W2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026

Cooling

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Fans

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

11Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026One fan in the top-edge diagram

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

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

Thumbstick modules, Battery, Fan, SSD20Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Left+Thumbstick+Replacement/168652Read 8 October 2026Left thumbstick module has a documented OEM DIY replacement guide for Steam Deck OLED.21Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Right+Thumbstick+Replacement/168609Read 8 October 2026Right thumbstick module has a documented OEM DIY replacement guide for Steam Deck OLED.22Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Battery+Replacement/168676Read 8 October 2026Battery has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires discharge below 5%, internal disassembly and new battery adhesive. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.23Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+Fan+Replacement/168674Read 8 October 2026Fan has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires internal disassembly and tools. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.24Owner's manualifixit.com/Guide/Steam+Deck+OLED+SSD+Replacement/168255Read 8 October 2026SSD has an OEM DIY replacement guide. Requires internal disassembly and tools. OLED-specific guide, not an LCD-only procedure. This field records documented repair access, not tool-free routine replacement.25Retailer pageifixit.com/Parts/Steam_Deck_OLEDRead 8 October 2026Valve OEM repair partner lists genuine OLED replacement batteries, fans and left/right thumbstick modules. OLED guide index covers both 512 GB and 1 TB models. Display assemblies differ by storage/glass variant and are not added to this common list.

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.

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

Width298Height117Depth49mm(11.7 × 4.6 × 1.9 in)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 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.

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

640g(1.4 lb)1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026Published as Approx. 640 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 2026Ratings apply to both LCD and OLED models

FCC ID

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Other certifications

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

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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, AC power cord3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 2-2 standard box list. Optional Exquisite Pouch is excluded because inclusion is not established for exact US SKUs.

45W power supply with 2.5m cable, Steam profile bundle2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026Base lists the items every OLED model ships with. Per-model lists are in variants

Carrying case

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Links

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Product page

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

www.steamdeck.com/en/oled2Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/oledRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

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www.steamdeck.com/en/tech/oled1Maker product pagesteamdeck.com/en/tech/oledRead 30 September 2026

Manual

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

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

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Warranty

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

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

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