Anbernic RG35XX H vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Anbernic RG35XX H ($60) vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ ($1,799) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right retro.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Anbernic RG35XX H | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $60 | $1,799 |
| Weight | 178g | 785g |
| Display | 3.5" IPS 640×480 | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 120Hz, 100% sRGB, touch |
| Chip | Allwinner H700 | Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Arc B390 graphics (12 Xe cores) |
| Systems | NES, SNES, GBA, PS1, N64+ | — |
| Storage | microSD (empty, included) | 1TB NVMe Gen4 |
| OS | Garlic OS / MuOS | Windows 11 Home |
| Battery | 3300mAh (~6h) | 80Wh |
| RAM | — | 32GB LPDDR5x |
| Ports | — | 2 Thunderbolt 4, microSD, audio combo |
| Wireless | — | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 |
| Weight | — | 785g (1.73 lb, MSI spec, approx.) |
Pros & Cons
Anbernic RG35XX H
- $60 entry price
- Handles GBA through PS1 well
- Garlic OS plug-and-play
- 6h battery life
- Tiny 178g pocketable
- N64/Dreamcast hit-or-miss
- No online features
- Screen resolution cap
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
- Latest Intel handheld chip with strong integrated graphics
- 80Wh battery and dual Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
- $1,799 at MSI's store, around $1,700 elsewhere
- 785g and 30 cm wide is heavy
- Priced above most rival handhelds
Anbernic RG35XX H is the better value at $60. Both are part of our curated retro index — tap through to check current pricing.
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