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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.

Display
8″ 120 Hz IPS LCD
1920 × 1200
Chip
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
8 / 8 cores / threads
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Memory
16 GB / 32 GB
LPDDR5X-8533
Battery
80 Wh
65 W charger
Weight
795 g
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MSI Claw 8 AI+ front view in Sandstorm

MSI Claw 8 AI+ front view in Sandstorm

Image: MSIChecked October 22, 2026

Models & list prices

Manufacturer list prices (MSRP), not retail offers.

ModelLaunch (USD)Current list (USD)
Core Ultra 7 258V / 32 GB$899[3]No change on file
Core Ultra 7 256V / 16 GB——

Chip & performance

SpecificationValue
Chip (SoC)Intel Core Ultra 7 258V[1][3]A Core Ultra 7 256V version with 16 GB was also announced.
Process nodeNot published
CPU4 P-cores + 4 LP E-cores, 12 MB cache[5]
CPU cores / threads8 / 8[5]
CPU clock2.2–4.8 GHz[5]Performance-core base to maximum turbo frequency.
GPUIntel Arc 140V[1]
GPU cores8 Xe-cores[5]
GPU clock1.95 GHz[5]Graphics max dynamic frequency from Intel; the device may run lower.
Power range (TDP)8–37 W[5]Intel's minimum assured power to maximum turbo power; the device sets its own limits.

Memory & storage

SpecificationValue
RAM16 GB / 32 GB[1][3]
RAM typeLPDDR5X-8533, on package[1]
RAM speed8533 MT/s[1]
Storage1 TB[4]ReportedThe 1 TB M.2 2230 configuration Notebookcheck reviewed; other SKUs exist.
Storage typeM.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4[1]
microSD slotYes[1]

Display

SpecificationValue
Screen size8″[1]
Resolution1920 × 1200[1]
Refresh rate120 Hz[1]
PanelIPS LCD[4]ReportedIPS panel, as reviewed by Notebookcheck.
Peak brightness524 nits[4]ReportedAverage brightness measured by Notebookcheck with the factory profile (CalMAN), not an MSI figure.
Variable refresh (VRR)Yes[1]48–120 Hz
HDRNot published
TouchscreenYes[1]

Battery & build

SpecificationValue
Battery80 Wh[1]
Battery (mAh)Not published
Charging65 W[1]MSI lists a 65 W or 100 W PD adapter depending on the bundle.
Weight795 g[1]
Dimensions299 × 126 × 24 mm[1]

Connectivity & software

SpecificationValue
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7[1]
BluetoothBluetooth 5.4[1]
Ports2× Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0) · microSD card reader · 3.5 mm combo jack[1]
Operating systemWindows 11 Home[1]
ControlsABXY (RGB), D-pad · Hall effect sticks and triggers · Bumpers, M1/M2 macro buttons · HD haptics · Fingerprint reader[1]

Sources

Each value above links to the source it was taken from. Last checked October 22, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.

  1. [1]MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM specifications · MSImanufacturer · read October 22, 2026
  2. [2]MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM gallery · MSImanufacturer · read October 22, 2026
  3. [3]MSI confirms launch timeline and prices of its new Intel Lunar Lake-powered Claw gaming handhelds · Notebookcheck, December 8, 2024news · read October 22, 2026
  4. [4]MSI Claw 8 AI+ review - The best gaming handheld thanks to Intel Lunar Lake? · Notebookcheck, March 6, 2025review · read October 23, 2026
  5. [5]Intel Core Ultra 7 258V specifications · Intelmanufacturer · read October 22, 2026

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