The Performance section of the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM centers on an 8-core CPU running at 4.8 GHz with multithreading support, paired with 32GB of DDR5 RAM at 8533 MHz for fast system responsiveness. The integrated GPU operates at 1950 MHz with 1024 shading units, delivering 4 TFLOPS of floating-point performance and a memory bandwidth of 136 GB/s, with ray tracing supported. Storage is handled by an NVMe SSD, and the device can also connect to an external hard drive for additional capacity. The display runs at a 120Hz refresh rate, and the system does not rely on slower storage solutions, keeping load times and data transfer rates in line with what the rest of the hardware supports.
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM is a handheld console with a 8″ IPS LED-backlit LCD display outputting at 1200p resolution and a typical brightness of 500 nits. It comes with 1024GB of internal storage on a replaceable drive and includes an internal power supply backed by an 80 Wh battery. The device measures 299 mm wide, 126 mm tall, and 24 mm thick, with a total volume of 904.176 cm³ and a weight of 795 g. It is region free, meaning there are no regional restrictions on software, and it does not include an optical disc drive. The unit ships with an internal power supply, keeping the overall setup self-contained.
Wireless connectivity on the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM covers Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) along with backward-compatible support for Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4, paired with Bluetooth 5.4 for peripheral connections. On the wired side, it offers 2 USB Type-C ports running at USB 4 speeds and an HDMI output, while an external memory slot allows for additional storage expansion. A 3.5 mm audio jack is included for headset use. The device does not feature a cellular module, NFC, DLNA certification, any RJ45 ethernet port, or support for connectivity between home and portable devices.
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM features an 8″ touch screen with a pixel density of 283 ppi, stereo speakers with 2-channel sound output, and flash storage for its internal drive. It supports voice commands, quick resume, Discord voice chat, VR, and the ability to play games while they are still downloading, along with access to high scores and achievements and a child lock option. The device does not include a front camera, optical tracking, a secondary screen, or an autostereoscopic display, and it does not support 3D audio, Dolby Vision, stereoscopic 3D, or backwards compatibility with older software. Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray playback are not available, and there is no dual-sensor camera system on board.
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM supports up to 4 controllers and offers a control layout built around 2 analog sticks and 16 buttons in total. It is compatible with motion-sensing controllers, giving some flexibility in input options. However, it does not include a wireless controller, adaptive triggers, dual force feedback, or an integrated touchpad.
