MSI Claw 7 & 8 Plus: Better Handheld Gaming

MSI Claw 7 & 8 Plus: Enhanced Handheld Gaming Experience

MSI has released the Claw 7 AI Plus and Claw 8 AI Plus, Lunar Lake-powered handheld gaming devices. These Windows-based systems boast 32GB of RAM and improved battery life compared to their predecessors. Preorders are open, with availability starting December 25th.

Addressing Previous Shortcomings

The original MSI Claw faced criticism regarding battery life and performance. The Claw 8 significantly addresses this with a larger 80-watt-hour battery, a substantial upgrade from the original’s 53 watt hours. The Claw 7 sees a smaller increase to 54.5 watt hours. The Claw 8 also includes an easy-access SSD slot, a feature absent in the Claw 7.

Improved Display and Performance

Both devices feature a 120Hz variable refresh rate LCD display. The Claw 8 sports an 8-inch, 1920 x 1200 screen, while the Claw 7 has a 7-inch, 1920 x 1080 display. MSI claims a performance boost in FPS compared to competitors under similar power conditions.