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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ vs MSI Claw A8 (BZ2EM)
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ ($1,799) vs MSI Claw A8 (BZ2EM) ($1,149) — 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 A8 (BZ2EM) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,799 | $1,149 |
| Weight | 785g | 765g |
| Display | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 120Hz, 100% sRGB, touch | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 48 to 120Hz VRR, 100% sRGB, touch |
| Chip | Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Arc B390 graphics (12 Xe cores) | AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, Radeon 890M |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x | 24GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1TB NVMe Gen4 | 1TB NVMe Gen4 |
| Battery | 80Wh | 80Wh |
| Ports | 2 Thunderbolt 4, microSD, audio combo | 2 USB4 with 65W charging, microSD |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 | — |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Weight | 785g (1.73 lb, MSI spec, approx.) | 765g (with battery, MSI spec) |
| Size | — | 11.79 x 4.97 x 0.94 in |
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 A8 (BZ2EM)
- Z2 Extreme with a big 80Wh battery
- Hall Effect triggers and macro buttons
- Lighter than the Intel Claws at 765g
- $1,149 is more than the ROG Xbox Ally at $599.99
- 24GB RAM, not 32GB
- Late US release after months of global delays
MSI Claw A8 (BZ2EM) is the better value at $1,149. Both are part of our curated pc handheld index — tap through to check current pricing.
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