MSI Claw 8 AI+

Steam Deck Killer! | MSI Claw 8 AI+ Review
Source: Tech Spurt
Like the ROG Ally X, you get some decent battery life for a portable gamer. Over two hours of AAA action is standard, even when playing at 1200p resolution with the graphics scaled up. Performance also stays strong thanks to the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus' Lunar Lake smarts and that dual fan cooling. It's not an OLED screen but that panel is bright and boasts decent contrast for an IPS. Those stereo speakers are beefy too. And the MSI Claw 8 AI+ also offers an easily replaceable SSD (not tested), and pull-out controls for customising your game. But is it as good as the ASUS ROG Ally X and Steam Deck? If it wasn't for the sky high price, I'd say snap it up. However, you may wish to wait for the MSI Claw 8 AI+ to be on sale first.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 02/03/2025

MSI Claw 8 AI+ Hands-on – CES 2025
Source: Techtesters EN→zh-CN
Waar we vorig jaar geheel onverwacht met een Claw aan de slag gingen, zonder verwachtingen, kijken we nu naar een tweede generatie met hogere verwachtingen. Vooralsnog lijkt MSI echter goede stappen te zetten: nieuwe chip, een generatie aan driver updates, beter scherm, grotere accu, plus nog wat hardware upgrades. Het resultaat is een apparaat dat in een eerste hands-on een duidelijk meer volwassen indruk maakt. Als het mee zit kunnen we later deze maand nog aan de slag gaan met MSI’s nieuwste, en misschien nog belangrijker: Intel’s nieuwste drivers.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/14/2025

90% MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: Performance and build quality improvements are claws for success
Source: Laptop Mag EN→zh-CN
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is an incredible improvement over the original Claw A1M. The rebuilt Claw has slick gaming performance, impressive battery life, a stunning display, improved thermals, great ergonomics, improved triggers, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and 32GB of system memory to support it all. Plus, it’s far more stable than the original Claw, which suffered from numerous optimization issues with its Intel Meteor Lake processor. However, the Claw 8 AI+ is the most expensive of the mainstream handheld gaming PCs, costing $899 for the 8-inch model, and $799 for the smaller Claw 7 AI+ A2VM. However, the recently revamped Asus ROG Ally X is $799 for the 1TB model, which makes the Claw pricing seem reasonable since the Ally is a 7-inch handheld.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 12/27/2024
Rating: Total score: 90%

MSI Claw 8 AI+ Hands-On: This Could Be My Next Favorite Handheld!
Source: Tom's Guide
This portable powerhouse is designed to deliver up to 113% higher peak FPS compared to its rivals like the ASUS ROG Ally X while maintaining impressive efficiency thanks to its 80Wh battery. While its unique Sandstorm color may not scream “gamer”, its tactile button upgrades, Bluetooth LE Audio support, and more are notable improvements. Could this be one of the best gaming handhelds in 2025? Let’s see if the MSI Claw 8 AI+ has what it takes to be your next gaming device!
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 12/24/2024

MSI Claw 8 AI+ hands-on: Bigger and better, but is it enough?
Source: Tom's Guide EN→zh-CN
MSI has made some excellent upgrades with the Claw 8 AI+, but the real question is whether Intel and MSI finally have what it takes to go head-to-head with AMD-powered competitors like the ROG Ally X or the rumored Legion Go S. Aside from seeing how well its performance holds up, its higher starting price and less traditional color make the MSI Claw 8 AI+ an interesting gaming handheld worth putting on your radar.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 12/18/2024

Hands on: MSI Claw 8 AI+: will the second time be a charm for MSI? It sure feels that way
Source: Techradar EN→zh-CN
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ powered by Intel Lunar Lake is shaping up to be the PC gaming handheld to beat next year, thanks to its improved design, bigger screen, and a massive 80WHr battery which, when paired with the increased energy efficiency of the Lunar Lake SoC, could see a doubling of battery life over the previous Claw, along with up to 50% better gaming performance — assuming MSI prices it properly.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 09/10/2024