# MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

The first AMD Claw: Ryzen Z2 Extreme with Radeon 890M in the Claw 8 chassis, 24 GB LPDDR5X, an 8-inch 1920×1200 48–120 Hz screen, 80 Wh and a full-size M.2 2280 slot.

- Brand: MSI
- Category: PC handhelds
- Status: In production
- Released: 2025 [4]
- Official page: https://www.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/Specification
- Web page: https://handheldquest.com/handhelds/msi-claw-a8/
- Data last checked: 2026-10-22

## List prices

Regular prices set by the maker, not deals.

| Variant | Price | Since | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Ryzen Z2 Extreme / 24 GB | €999.00 | 2025-07-28 | [4] |

## 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) | AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme | maker spec | [1] |
| CPU | 3× Zen 5 + 5× Zen 5c, 8 MB L2 / 16 MB L3 | maker spec | [5] |
| CPU cores / threads | 8 / 16 | maker spec | [5] |
| CPU clock | 2–5 GHz | maker spec | [5] |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 890M | maker spec | [1] |
| GPU cores | 16 CUs | maker spec | [5] |
| GPU clock | 2.9 GHz | maker spec: Chip maximum from the chip maker; the device may run lower. | [5] |
| Power range (TDP) | 15–35 W | maker spec: The chip's configurable range from the chip maker; the device sets its own limits within it. | [5] |

### Memory & storage

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| RAM | 24 GB | maker spec | [1] |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | maker spec | [1] |
| RAM speed | 8000 MT/s | reported by press: Notebookcheck lists 24 GB at 8000 MT/s, dual channel, on board. | [3] |
| Storage | 1 TB | reported by press: The 1 TB NVMe configuration listed by Notebookcheck. | [3] |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 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 listed by Notebookcheck. | [3] |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | Yes | maker spec: 48–120 Hz, 100% sRGB | [1] |
| Touchscreen | Yes | maker spec | [1] |

### Battery & build

| Spec | Value | Evidence | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Battery | 80 Wh | maker spec | [1] |
| Charging | 65 W | maker spec | [1] |
| Weight | 765 g | maker spec | [1] |
| Dimensions | 299.5 × 126.2 × 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× USB-C (USB4, DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0, Thunderbolt 4 compatible) · 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 A8 BZ2EM specifications", read 2026-10-22: https://www.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/Specification
2. MSI, "MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM gallery", read 2026-10-22: https://www.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/Gallery
3. Notebookcheck, "MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM - Specifications", published 2025-07-28, read 2026-10-23: https://www.notebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-A8-BZ2EM.1070698.0.html
4. Tom's Guide, "MSI Claw A8 with AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme gets August launch date in Europe", published 2025-07-28, read 2026-10-22: https://www.tomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-a8-with-amd-ryzen-z2-extreme-gets-august-launch-date-in-europe-heres-when-it-may-release-globally
5. AMD, "AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme specifications", read 2026-10-22: https://www.amd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/z2-extreme.html

Images: MSI.