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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.

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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.

ZGC-G1A1W, ZGC-G1A1W-012Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Names model ZGC-G1A1W and SKU ZGC G1A1W 01

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.

June 20247Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026Computex 2024 announcement, 3 to 7 June 2024. The article notes the prototypes may not match the final design

Status

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

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

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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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$7992Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Reproduction of the ZOTAC Gamescom 2024 pre-order release: configured with 16GB LPDDR5X, a 512GB M.2 SSD and Windows 11 Home, suggested retail price $799. Tax not stated4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box price $799 | £8205Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/zotac-zone-preordersRead 11 October 202619 August 2024: one configuration at $799

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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€8493Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: MSRP $799 / €849

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

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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 PC2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Handheld gaming PC with Windows 11 Home

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.

Slate3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Single slate body with built-in controls

Platform and software

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OS family

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

Windows2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

OS at launch

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

Windows 11 Home2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

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Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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AFMF2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release names driver-level Fluid Motion Frames and FidelityFX Super Resolution. Only Fluid Motion Frames maps to a listed option, because no Super Resolution version is named

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 Ryzen 7 8840U2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Chip brand

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

AMD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AMSI Claw 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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
8	Zen 4	3.3	5.1

Source8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026AMD Ryzen 7 8840U: 8 Zen 4 cores, 16 threads, 3.3 GHz base clock, up to 5.1 GHz boost. The chip page, not a ZOTAC clock limit

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

5GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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4nm8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026TSMC 4nm FinFET

GPU

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

AMD Radeon 780M8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026AMD Radeon 780M, 12 graphics cores, 2700 MHz graphics frequency

GPU architecture

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RDNA 32Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: Zen 4 architecture and RDNA 3 graphics

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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128Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 202612 RDNA 3 compute units

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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2,700MHz8Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/laptop/ryzen/8000-series/amd-ryzen-7-8840u.htmlRead 11 October 2026Graphics Frequency 2700 MHz on the chip page

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

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

AMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

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BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Mode	TDP (W)
Quiet	8
Balanced	15
Performance	28

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026One launcher profiles Quiet 8 W, Balanced 15 W and Performance 28 W. A fourth custom profile has an adjustable power slider. Power source is not stated

Lowest TDP

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8W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

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28W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

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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.

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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.

16GB2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

RAM type

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

LPDDR5X2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

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

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7,500MT/s3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202616 GB LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

1 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.

512GB2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

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 SSD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 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

42Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

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

AMSI Claw 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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

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

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Full-sized 2280 512GB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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Memory card

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

microSD2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Card speed class

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UHS-II2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 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

7in(17.8 cm)2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Native resolution

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

1920 × 1080px3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Pixel density

283ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

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

16:93Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS-level LCD1Maker product 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.

OLED2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Portrait3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The screen is a native portrait panel, used rotated. Stored in handheld orientation as 1920 x 1080

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

Yes4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box: 7-inch 120 Hz AMOLED touchscreen

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	No

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20267 inch 1920x1080 120 Hz OLED. Variable Refresh Rate: No

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

48Hz1Maker product 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.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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800nits2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: premium 7-inch Full HD AMOLED display with up to 800 nits of brightness. The ZOTAC page lists the display as HDR. Window size and the SDR or HDR split are not stated

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

Hall effect2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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.

Symmetric2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Symmetrical button layout7Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026Analog sticks are symmetrical rather than staggered

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

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

Hall effect2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Trigger stops

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Yes2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Two-stage adjustable triggers. A switch changes between short-travel hair triggers and analog triggers

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.

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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.

Xbox3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Product photos show Y at the top, X at the left, B at the right and A at the 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.

23Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two programmable grip buttons on the back4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Controls: Hall effect analogue sticks, gyroscope, back paddles, dual touch pads

Trackpads

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22Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Twin trackpads on both sides3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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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.

Power, Volume rocker, ZOTAC button, Quick Menu, Home, Start, Menu3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Power button with fingerprint reader, volume rocker, ZOTAC logo button for the One launcher, three-dot Quick Menu button, home icon button, Start and Menu

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.

Power button2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

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Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 6-axis gyro4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 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 pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Control table explicitly states HD haptics. No trigger rumble or adaptive resistance is inferred.

Rumble3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Real rumble motors as in controllers. No trigger rumble

RGB lighting

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

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Long RGB strip on the back

Measured

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

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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

1,588:18Measurementnotebookcheck.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.

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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

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.

3,049points3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20263DMark Time Spy graphics 3049 on the Zotac Zone. The power limit is not stated

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Steam Deck	Off	25	46.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	Steam Deck	Off	15	35.5
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	Off	25	27.7
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	Off	15	19.8
Hogwarts Legacy	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	25	51.7
Hogwarts Legacy	1280	720	Low, TAA	Not available	15	40.5
Hogwarts Legacy	1920	1080	Low, TAA	Not available	25	35.6
Hogwarts Legacy	1920	1080	Low, TAA	Not available	15	27.9
Control	1280	720	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	25	71
Control	1280	720	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	15	54.8
Control	1920	1080	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	25	38.5
Control	1920	1080	Medium, no AA, DirectX 11	Not available	15	30.3
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	25	52.8
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1280	720	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	15	41.2
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	25	35.5
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High, TAA, DirectX 12	Not available	15	28.4

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Average FPS charts on the Gaming Performance page, Zotac Zone bars at 25 W and 15 W. The chart header reads 1280x720/1280x800 and the Zone runs 1280x720. Presets from the page text: Cyberpunk 2077 Steam Deck preset with no upscaling, Hogwarts Legacy Low with TAA, Control Medium with no AA on DX11, Shadow of the Tomb Raider High with TAA on DX12. The power source is not stated

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	10	2.37
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	15	1.82
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	20	1.42
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	30	0.95

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Battery Life chart, Cyberpunk 2077: 142 minutes at 10 W, 109 at 15 W, 85 at 20 W and 57 at 30 W. Brightness is not stated

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

2.78h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

0.95h=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)

2.37h=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.

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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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Power mode	Noise (dB(A))
15 W	39.3
20 W	41
25 W	42.4
30 W	45.5

Source3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Fan Noise chart for 15, 20, 25 and 30 W, dBA, Uni-T UT353 meter 30 cm from the console at a 90 degree angle with the console horizontal. The load during the test is not stated

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

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

45.5dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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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77°C3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026After 20 minutes of Cyberpunk 2077 at 25 W, HWiNFO showed 77 °C for the CPU (Tctl/Tdie) and 74 °C for the iGPU, in a 24 °C room. The higher value is stored

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

23Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two bottom-firing speaker grilles

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.

Bottom-firing3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20267Press articleliliputing.com/zotac-gaming-zone-is-a-ryzen-7-8840u-handheld-gaming-pc-with-an-amoled-screen-and-a-webcamRead 11 October 2026

Audio features

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

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

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12Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Release: a front-facing camera and a microphone for video calls. TechPowerUp finds one microphone hole

3.5 mm jack

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

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Ports and dock

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

AMSI Claw 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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	1	Top	40	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps	1	Bottom	40	USB4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Bottom	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Two full-speed USB4 ports at the top and bottom, UHS-II microSD card reader3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Two USB4 ports with full 40 Gbit/s, one on top and one on the bottom, both charge. 3.5 mm jack and volume rocker on top, microSD slot on the bottom5Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/zotac-zone-preordersRead 11 October 2026I/O line: 3.5mm headphone jack, 2x USB-4 with DisplayPort 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0, UHS-II microSD

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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

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.

Yes2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026USB4 ports with DisplayPort output

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

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External GPU

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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 separately2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 2026Docking station and carrying case are separate accessories

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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

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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.

USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.0, HDMI, Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), USB-C power input, M.2 SSD slot3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026ZOTAC dock: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, USB-A 3.0, HDMI, gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet, USB-C power input and an M.2 SSD slot

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 6E2Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E with an Intel AX210 card, which covers 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz

Bluetooth

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

5.22Press articlethepcenthusiast.com/zotac-unleashes-the-zone-handheld-gaming-consoleRead 11 October 20263Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 20264Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

NFC

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Cellular

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

80Wh1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

48.5Wh3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202648.5 Wh, 3-cell Li-ion. The teardown reads 48.51 Wh4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

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

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

AMSI Claw 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.

BZOTAC GAMING ZONE (2024)

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

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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 3.03Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The 65 W charger supports USB Power Delivery. Both USB4 ports can charge the device

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

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

Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 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.

65W3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 202665 W PD GaN charger. The package holds the console, three documents, the charger with three plug adapters and a charging cable

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.

13Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026One cooling fan and three heatsinks

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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Yes3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Metal built-in kickstand

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.

SSD3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026The bottom lid has eight screws. The M.2 2280 SSD sits between the fan and the left PCB. Thumbsticks need the side PCB removed and are not stored as user parts

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.

Width285Height115mm(11.2 × 4.5 in)3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 285 x 115 x 35 mm. The depth is not qualified, so it is left out. Early pre-order listings said 310 x 135 x 40 mm. TechPowerUp says the Steam Deck (298 mm wide) is the wider device, which fits 285 mm and not 310 mm4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026Specs box: 285 x 115 x 35 mm, 692 grams

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.

692g(1.5 lb)3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026Specification table: 692 g4Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/zotac-zone-reviewRead 11 October 2026

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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.

ZOTAC GAMING ZONE, 65 W GaN charger with three plug adapters, USB-C charging cable, Quick start guide, Safety information pamphlet, Notice for early adopters3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

Carrying case

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None3Reviewtechpowerup.com/review/zotac-zoneRead 11 October 2026

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.zotac.com/node/13174561Maker product pagezotac.com/node/1317456Read 11 October 2026Official ZOTAC page for the ZONE, found in search results. The site blocks automated access with a bot check, so the page was not opened and no spec value is taken from it

Spec sheet

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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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