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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

The first handheld on Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Intel's chip built for handhelds, with Arc B390 graphics, 32 GB LPDDR5X, an 8-inch 1920×1200 48–120 Hz screen, 80 Wh, Wi-Fi 7 and microSD Express.

Display
8″ 120 Hz IPS LCD
1920 × 1200
Chip
Intel Arc G3 Extreme
14 / 14 cores / threads
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Memory
32 GB
LPDDR5X
Battery
80 Wh
65 W charger
Weight
785 g
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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ front view in Void Purple

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ front view in Void Purple

Image: MSIChecked October 22, 2026

Models & list prices

Manufacturer list prices (MSRP), not retail offers.

ModelLaunch (USD)Current list (USD)
Arc G3 Extreme / 32 GB$1,799[5]No change on file

Review consensus

What reviewers say about the Claw 8 EX AI+

Reviewers measured the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ ahead of the AMD handhelds they compared it with, in both speed and battery life, thanks to the Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip. Most also praise the redesigned grips and controls. The objection is just as consistent: at $1,799 with an IPS screen it costs far more than rivals, and reviewers tie that to the RAM shortage. Frame generation and the Xbox full-screen mode still have gaps.

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Chip & performance

SpecificationValue
Chip (SoC)Intel Arc G3 Extreme[1]
Process nodeIntel 18A[6]
CPU2 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 4 LP E-cores, 12 MB cache[7]
CPU cores / threads14 / 14[7]
CPU clock1.9–4.7 GHz[7]Performance-core base to maximum turbo frequency.
GPUIntel Arc B390[1]
GPU cores12 Xe-cores[7]
GPU clock2.3 GHz[7]Graphics max dynamic frequency from Intel; the device may run lower.
Power range (TDP)8–35 W[7]Intel's configurable TDP range; the device sets its own limits.

Memory & storage

SpecificationValue
RAM32 GB[1]
RAM typeLPDDR5X[1]
RAM speed8533 MT/s[3]ReportedLPDDR5x-8533, dual channel, on board, as listed by Notebookcheck.
Storage1 TB[3]ReportedThe 1 TB Micron 2500 configuration listed by Notebookcheck; MSI states a replaceable M.2 2280 drive.
Storage typeM.2 2280 NVMe PCIe Gen4[1]
microSD slotYes[1]microSD Express reader

Display

SpecificationValue
Screen size8″[1]
Resolution1920 × 1200[1]
Refresh rate120 Hz[1]
PanelIPS LCD[3]ReportedIPS panel listed by Notebookcheck.
Peak brightnessNot published
Variable refresh (VRR)Yes[1]48–120 Hz, 100% sRGB
HDRNot published
TouchscreenYes[1]

Battery & build

SpecificationValue
Battery80 Wh[1]
Battery (mAh)Not published
Charging65 W[1]
Weight785 g[1]
Dimensions321 × 130 × 48 mm[1]MSI lists 296–321 × 130 × 25–48 mm; the larger figures include the grips.

Connectivity & software

SpecificationValue
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7[1]
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0[1]
Ports2× Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0) · microSD Express 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 EX AI+ specifications · MSImanufacturer · read October 22, 2026
  2. [2]MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ gallery · MSImanufacturer · read October 22, 2026
  3. [3]MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM - Reviews and specifications · Notebookcheck, June 26, 2026review · read October 23, 2026
  4. [4]MSI Debuts Claw 8 EX AI+ Handheld with Intel Arc G3 Extreme at COMPUTEX 2026 · MSI, June 1, 2026press-release · read October 22, 2026
  5. [5]MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Launches Today at $1,799 · Tech Times, June 23, 2026news · read October 22, 2026
  6. [6]Intel Arc G-Series Processors Set a New Standard for Handheld PC Gaming · Intel, May 28, 2026press-release · read October 22, 2026
  7. [7]Intel Arc G3 Extreme specifications · Intelmanufacturer · read October 22, 2026

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