# MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM

The bigger Lunar Lake Claw: an 8-inch 1920×1200 screen with 48–120 Hz VRR, an 80 Wh battery, Wi-Fi 7 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports, at 795 g.

- Brand: MSI
- Category: PC handhelds
- Status: In production
- Released: 2025-01-15 [3]
- Official page: https://www.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-plus-A2VMX/Specification
- Web page: https://handheldquest.com/handhelds/msi-claw-8-ai-plus/
- Data last checked: 2026-10-22

## List prices

Regular prices set by the maker, not deals.

| Variant | Price | Since | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Core Ultra 7 258V / 32 GB | $899.00 | 2025-01-15 | [3] |

Current US list price from $899.00.

## Specifications

Fields not listed are unknown. Evidence: maker spec, maker + independent source, reported by press, estimate or rumor.

### Chip & performance

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Chip (SoC) | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V | maker spec: A Core Ultra 7 256V version with 16 GB was also announced. | [1][3] |
| CPU | 4 P-cores + 4 LP E-cores, 12 MB cache | maker spec | [5] |
| CPU cores / threads | 8 / 8 | maker spec | [5] |
| CPU clock | 2.2–4.8 GHz | maker spec: Performance-core base to maximum turbo frequency. | [5] |
| GPU | Intel Arc 140V | maker spec | [1] |
| GPU cores | 8 Xe-cores | maker spec | [5] |
| GPU clock | 1.95 GHz | maker spec: Graphics max dynamic frequency from Intel; the device may run lower. | [5] |
| Power range (TDP) | 8–37 W | maker spec: Intel's minimum assured power to maximum turbo power; the device sets its own limits. | [5] |

### Memory & storage

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB | maker spec | [1][3] |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-8533, on package | maker spec | [1] |
| RAM speed | 8533 MT/s | maker spec | [1] |
| Storage | 1 TB | reported by press: The 1 TB M.2 2230 configuration Notebookcheck reviewed; other SKUs exist. | [4] |
| Storage type | M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4 | maker spec | [1] |
| microSD slot | Yes | maker spec | [1] |

### Display

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Screen size | 8″ | maker spec | [1] |
| Resolution | 1920 × 1200 | maker spec | [1] |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | maker spec | [1] |
| Panel | IPS LCD | reported by press: IPS panel, as reviewed by Notebookcheck. | [4] |
| Peak brightness | 524 nits | reported by press: Average brightness measured by Notebookcheck with the factory profile (CalMAN), not an MSI figure. | [4] |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | maker spec: 48–120 Hz | [1] |
| Touchscreen | Yes | maker spec | [1] |

### Battery & build

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Battery | 80 Wh | maker spec | [1] |
| Charging | 65 W | maker spec: MSI lists a 65 W or 100 W PD adapter depending on the bundle. | [1] |
| Weight | 795 g | maker spec | [1] |
| Dimensions | 299 × 126 × 24 mm | maker spec | [1] |

### Connectivity & software

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | maker spec | [1] |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | maker spec | [1] |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0) · microSD card reader · 3.5 mm combo jack | maker spec | [1] |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | maker spec | [1] |
| Controls | ABXY (RGB), D-pad · Hall effect sticks and triggers · Bumpers, M1/M2 macro buttons · HD haptics · Fingerprint reader | maker spec | [1] |

## Sources

1. MSI, "MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM specifications", read 2026-10-22: https://www.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-plus-A2VMX/Specification
2. MSI, "MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM gallery", read 2026-10-22: https://www.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-plus-A2VMX/Gallery
3. Notebookcheck, "MSI confirms launch timeline and prices of its new Intel Lunar Lake-powered Claw gaming handhelds", published 2024-12-08, read 2026-10-22: https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-confirms-launch-timeline-and-prices-of-its-new-Intel-Lunar-Lake-powered-Claw-gaming-handhelds.929552.0.html
4. Notebookcheck, "MSI Claw 8 AI+ review - The best gaming handheld thanks to Intel Lunar Lake?", published 2025-03-06, read 2026-10-23: https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.html
5. Intel, "Intel Core Ultra 7 258V specifications", read 2026-10-22: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.html

Images: MSI.