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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM Void Purple (P) Handheld Violet-black AI functions, Bluetooth® + USB
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Highlights & Details
- Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme processor
- Intel® Arc™ GPU B390 with 12 X 3 cores
- 1 TB PCIe-SSD and 32 GByte LPDDR5-8533 RAM
- Large 8" Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) multi-touch screen with 120 Hz VRR
- Precise and long-lasting Hall-effect analogue sticks and trigger buttons
- Extra permanent 80 Wh battery
- Optimized strong Cooler Boost HyperFlow cooling
- D-pad with tactical metal-dome design
- New linear motor for powerful and realistic haptic feedback
- Universal connectivity with 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 and Wi-Fi 7
Technical specifications
- Audio: Microphone, headphones (hi-res audio, combo-connection for CTIA & OMTP headsets)
- Wi-Fi 7 (Intel® Wi-Fi 7 BE213)
- 6-cell Li-polymer battery, 80 Wh (built-in)
- Power supply: 65 W (external, USB-PD, 100-240 volt)
- Bluetooth 6.0
- 32 GB LPDDR5X-8533 (Dual-Channel)
- Operating system: Windows 11 Home
- Memory slots: – (Onboard RAM)
- Connections: 2x Thunderbolt™ 4 (with USB 4.0 Type-C, DisplayPort™ and USB-PD 3.0 to 65 W)
- Memory expansion: MicroSD Express card reader
- Monitor output: 2x DisplayPort via Thunderbolt™ 4
- Controls: 2x hall-effect analogue stick L/R (Mystic Light); 1x directional pad (D-pad) L; 1x action keys (ABXY) R (Mystic Light); 2x hall-effect trigger button LT/RT; 2x bumpers button LB/RB; 2x macro-button M1/M2
- Function keys: 1x Power (with fingerprint scanner); 1x volume +/-; 1x view (view); 1x MSI Centre M; 1x menu (start); 1x quick settings (XBOX game bar)
- Sensor: 6-axis IMU for orientation (gyroscope) and acceleration (accelerometer)
- Sound system: Stereo speakers
- Sound optimization: DTS® Audio Processing
- Security: Fingerprint authentication
- Cooling: Cooler boost HyperFlow
- Software: MSI software package incl. MSI Centre M and MSI APP player
- Charging via USB-Pd: 15-65 W (in idle state) / 45-65 W (in operation), 65 W USB-PD power supply recommended
- Dimensions (W x D x H) 296-321 × 130 × 25-48 mm (with grips)
- Product type
Handheld
- Display (cm)
20.3 cm
- Screen size diagonal (cm)
20.3 cm
- Screen size diagonal (inches)
8 inch
- Display resolution
1920 x 1200 Pixel
- Display properties
Multi-touch
16:10
FHD+
120 Hz
IPS
- Console features
AI functions
Bluetooth® + USB
- CPU series
Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme
- Processor cores (No.)
14 x
- CPU turbo clock speed (max.)
4.7 GHz
32 GB
- RAM type
LPDDR5X
- SSD size (total)
1024 GB
- SSD
1 TB
- SSD connection
M.2 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4
- Onboard graphics card
Yes
- Onboard graphics card (GPU manufacturer)
Intel
- Onboard graphics card (version)
Intel® Arc™ GPU B390
- Factory colour
Violet-black
- Weight
785 g
- Width
321 mm
- Height
48 mm
- Depth
130 mm
- Keyboard layout
German, QWERTZ
- UKCA
yes
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Datasheet
Datasheet 3788049 MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM Void Purple (P) Handheld Violet-black AI functions, Bluetooth® + USB
User & Safety Instructions
User & Safety Instructions 3788049 MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM Void Purple (P) Handheld Violet-black AI functions, Bluetooth® + USB
Description
Extreme handheld experience
The MSI claw 8 EX AI+ is a premium Windows gaming handheld designed for experienced PC gamers who are looking for top performance while on the move. Powered by the Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme processor and Intel® Xess technology, this is a new and stunning gaming experience. Handheld gaming is redefined with an impressive 8-inch display and the endurance of the 80-Wh battery.
Ergonomics on console-level
Thanks to its ergonomic design the Claw 8 EX AI+ allows for a natural hand posture during long gaming sessions. The leaking grip relieves the wrists and lower arms, while the structured surface provides a secure grip.
Up to Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme processor
The new Intel® Arc™ G-Series processors deliver state-of-the-art graphics performance in portable devices. Next-generation Arc architecture enables smoother gaming, faster content creation, and AI-accelerated tasks with superior energy efficiency.
Launch Pack – Perfect start
The Launch Pack contains essential accessories for the protection and functionality of your claw - stylish and mobile.
Extra clear
The MSI Center M now offers a clearer and more modern user interface that is intuitive to use.
Xbox Mode
The new Xbox mode reduces RAM consumption, increases gaming performance and offers fast access to Xbox Game Pass and your PC library.
For rapid ACTION
Clear display for the ultimate gaming experience: The large 8-inch premium touch screen boasts wide-view technology, powerful colors and is extremely smooth to show even the fastest ACTION in detail and perfectly smooth thanks to fast-acting 120-Hz frame rate with VRR support.
Modern connectivity
Maximum flexibility with twice Thunderbolt™ 4: The ports are used to charge the claw, can control external screens and enable lightning-fast data transfer.
Immersive & real sound
The crystal-clear sound lets you immerse yourself even more in the game.
Micro SD Express reader
The integrated Micro-SD-Express-card reader enables a memory extension and minimum charging time at a reading speed of 600 - 800 MB/s.
This text is machine translated.
The MSI claw 8 EX AI+ is a premium Windows gaming handheld designed for experienced PC gamers who are looking for top performance while on the move. Powered by the Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme processor and Intel® Xess technology, this is a new and stunning gaming experience. Handheld gaming is redefined with an impressive 8-inch display and the endurance of the 80-Wh battery.
Ergonomics on console-level
Thanks to its ergonomic design the Claw 8 EX AI+ allows for a natural hand posture during long gaming sessions. The leaking grip relieves the wrists and lower arms, while the structured surface provides a secure grip.
Up to Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme processor
The new Intel® Arc™ G-Series processors deliver state-of-the-art graphics performance in portable devices. Next-generation Arc architecture enables smoother gaming, faster content creation, and AI-accelerated tasks with superior energy efficiency.
Launch Pack – Perfect start
The Launch Pack contains essential accessories for the protection and functionality of your claw - stylish and mobile.
Extra clear
The MSI Center M now offers a clearer and more modern user interface that is intuitive to use.
Xbox Mode
The new Xbox mode reduces RAM consumption, increases gaming performance and offers fast access to Xbox Game Pass and your PC library.
For rapid ACTION
Clear display for the ultimate gaming experience: The large 8-inch premium touch screen boasts wide-view technology, powerful colors and is extremely smooth to show even the fastest ACTION in detail and perfectly smooth thanks to fast-acting 120-Hz frame rate with VRR support.
Modern connectivity
Maximum flexibility with twice Thunderbolt™ 4: The ports are used to charge the claw, can control external screens and enable lightning-fast data transfer.
Immersive & real sound
The crystal-clear sound lets you immerse yourself even more in the game.
Micro SD Express reader
The integrated Micro-SD-Express-card reader enables a memory extension and minimum charging time at a reading speed of 600 - 800 MB/s.
This text is machine translated.
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