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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ vs MSI Claw 8 AI+
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ ($1,799) vs MSI Claw 8 AI+ ($1,299.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pc handheld.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ | MSI Claw 8 AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799 | $1,299.99 |
| Weight | 785g | 794g |
| Display | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 120Hz, 100% sRGB, touch | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 120Hz, 100% sRGB, touch |
| Chip | Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Arc B390 graphics (12 Xe cores) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V, Arc 140V |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x | 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe Gen4 | 1TB NVMe Gen4 |
| Battery | 80Wh | 80Wh, 6-cell |
| Ports | 2 Thunderbolt 4, microSD, audio combo | 2 Thunderbolt 4, microSD |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 | Killer Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight | 785g (1.73 lb, MSI spec, approx.) | 794g (1.75 lb, MSI spec, approx.) |
Pros & Cons
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
MSI Claw 8 AI+
- Efficient Lunar Lake chip with a big 80Wh battery
- Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7
- Strong value when it launched
- MSI's US store price is now $1,299.99, up from the $899 launch price
- 794g is heavy
- Older than the Claw 8 EX AI+
MSI Claw 8 AI+ is the better value at $1,299.99. If weight matters most, MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ carries lighter at 785g. Both are part of our curated pc handheld index — tap through to check current pricing.
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