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Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-001US Handheld Portable Gaming

Name: Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-001US Handheld Portable Gaming
Brand: MSI

US · CLAW8A2001

Gaming

Exact configurationCLAW8A2001

Before you buy +

Match the part number CLAW8A2001 when checking a retailer listing. Different configurations can share a product name.

Specifications below preserve the published source wording. Unpublished values are unknown; they do not mean a feature is absent.

Tests and reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments are available below.

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The hardware

Full Specifications

Every published specification, grouped by category. Select a heading to collapse.

Performance — CPU / GPU▾

Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7-258V Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table
Graphics	Intel® Arc™ 140V GPU Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table

Memory & Storage▾

Installed RAM	32 GB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table
Total storage	1 TB Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table

Display▾

Screen technology	Unpublished
Size	8 in Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table
Resolution	1920x1200 px Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table
Refresh rate	120 Hz Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table

Battery & Power▾

Battery capacity	80 Wh Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table
Power supply	65W PD adapter Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table

Connectivity▾

Ports	2 x Type-C (USB / DP / Thunderbolt™ 4) with PD charging 1 x Micro SD Card Reader Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table
Wireless & networking	Killer WiFi 7 BE1750 Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table

Build & Physical▾

Weight	794 g Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table
Dimensions	11.77"x 4.96"x 0.94" Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table

Software & Bundle▾

Operating system	Windows 11 Home Source & observation View specification source ↗ Observed 2026-09-24T17:23:36.154705+00:00 exact MSI US store specification table
Included bundle	Unpublished

Independent testing

Benchmarks & Reviews

16 measured results · 3 written reviews · 2 videos

Cyberpunk gaming runtime144 minMultiplayer.itTest detailsHide details

How long the game ran on battery. Brightness, game settings and power mode affect runtime.

Longer is better

Test conditions: Manual mode · 30 W power limit · On battery · 100% brightness · 120 Hz · Firmware 2.11
Test version: Unpublished
Published: 2025-05-22
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: Core Ultra 7 258V · Intel Arc 140V · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB storage
Configuration match: Required dimensions match for this metric. Regional SKU and storage do not control this claim. Noncritical differences: region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Historical evidence; current firmware not retested · Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished
Source location: Autonomia / Cyberpunk manual 30W

View source measurement ↗

Cyberpunk gaming runtimeabout 190 minMultiplayer.itTest detailsHide details

How long the game ran on battery. Brightness, game settings and power mode affect runtime.

Longer is better

Test conditions: AI Engine dynamic mode · 17 W target (dynamic) · On battery · 100% brightness · 120 Hz · Firmware 2.11
Test version: Unpublished
Published: 2025-05-22
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: Core Ultra 7 258V · Intel Arc 140V · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB storage
Configuration match: Required dimensions match for this metric. Regional SKU and storage do not control this claim. Noncritical differences: region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Historical evidence; current firmware not retested · Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished
Source location: Autonomia / Cyberpunk AI Engine about 190 minutes

View source measurement ↗

Cinebench 2024 multi core600 pointsMultiplayer.itTest detailsHide details

Rendering speed using all processor cores.

Higher is better

Test conditions: Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Firmware 2.11 · Graphics driver 32.01.101.6737
Test version: Unpublished
Published: 2025-05-22
Measurement date: Unpublished
Reviewed setup: Core Ultra 7 258V · Intel Arc 140V · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB storage
Configuration match: Required dimensions match for this metric. Regional SKU and storage do not control this claim. Noncritical differences: region
Confidence: Moderate
Limitations: Historical evidence; current firmware not retested · Measurement date unpublished · Sample origin unpublished
Source location: Benchmark Sintetici / Cinebench 2024 prose

View source measurement ↗

Compare tests with the same version and settings. Expand each test for the measured setup and limitations.

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Benchmarks & Reviews

Published test results and reviewer comments.

16 measured results3 written reviews 2 videos

Compare tests with the same version and settings.

Gaming

Frames per second (fps) measure how many images a game shows each second. Higher usually feels smoother.

30 fpsBasic target
60 fpsSmooth target
120 fpsHigh refresh target

These are general guides. Slowdowns and uneven frame timing also affect how a game feels.

Cyberpunk 2077 Steam Deck preset

Higher is better

1920 × 1200 · Steam Deck preset · XeSS Balanced · Frame generation not reported

This configuration · 17 W power limit33 fps
This configuration · 30 W power limit44 fps

Reported fps · Multiplayer.it ↗

Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra

Higher is better

1920 × 1080 · Ultra preset · FSR off; other upscaling not reported · Frame generation not reported

This configuration · 30 W power limit28.5 fps

Reported fps · Notebookcheck ↗

Gaming test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Cyberpunk 2077 Steam Deck presetFrames shown each second. A higher average usually looks smoother, but does not show every slowdown.Higher is better	33 fps	1920 × 1200 · Steam Deck preset · XeSS Balanced · Frame generation not reported · Manual mode · 17 W power limit · 100% brightness · 120 Hz · Average · Firmware 2.11 · Graphics driver 32.01.101.6737	Multiplayer.it ↗2025-05-22
Cyberpunk 2077 Steam Deck presetFrames shown each second. A higher average usually looks smoother, but does not show every slowdown.Higher is better	44 fps	1920 × 1200 · Steam Deck preset · XeSS Balanced · Frame generation not reported · Manual mode · 30 W power limit · 100% brightness · 120 Hz · Average · Firmware 2.11 · Graphics driver 32.01.101.6737	Multiplayer.it ↗2025-05-22
Cyberpunk 2077 UltraFrames shown each second. A higher average usually looks smoother, but does not show every slowdown.Higher is better	28.5 fps	1920 × 1080 · Ultra preset · FSR off; other upscaling not reported · Frame generation not reported · Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Average · Graphics driver 32.0.101.6449	Notebookcheck ↗2025-03-06

Processor

Blender 3.3 Classroom CPU

Lower is faster

Time needed to render a scene with the processor. Compared with 5 reviewed handhelds and small portable PCs.

Middle of these 5: 385 s

Published power modes vary. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗

Cinebench R23 multi core

Higher is better

Rendering speed using all processor cores. Compared with 5 reviewed handhelds and small portable PCs.

Middle of these 5: 14,463 points

GPD Pocket 4 ↗16,546 points
Asus ROG Ally X ↗15,120 points
MSI Claw 155H ↗14,463 points
OneXPlayer 2 Pro ↗13,224 points
This configuration ↗10,599 points
Lenovo Legion Go S ↗4,966 points

Published power modes vary. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗

Processor test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Cinebench 2024 multi coreRendering speed using all processor cores.Higher is better	600 points	Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Firmware 2.11 · Graphics driver 32.01.101.6737	Multiplayer.it ↗2025-05-22
Cinebench 2024 single coreRendering speed using one processor core.Higher is better	122 points	Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Firmware 2.11 · Graphics driver 32.01.101.6737	Multiplayer.it ↗2025-05-22
Blender 3.3 Classroom CPUTime needed to render a scene with the processor.Lower is faster	546 s	Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Graphics driver 32.0.101.6449	Notebookcheck ↗2025-03-06
Cinebench R23 multi coreRendering speed using all processor cores.Higher is better	10,599 points	Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Graphics driver 32.0.101.6449	Notebookcheck ↗2025-03-06
Cinebench 2024 multi coreRendering speed using all processor cores.Higher is better	590 points	Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Graphics driver 32.0.101.6449	Notebookcheck ↗2025-03-06
Cinebench 2024 single coreRendering speed using one processor core.Higher is better	120 points	Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Graphics driver 32.0.101.6449	Notebookcheck ↗2025-03-06

Graphics

Time Spy Graphics

Higher is better

Graphics performance in a fixed DirectX 12 test, measured in points. Compared with 5 reviewed handhelds and small portable PCs.

Middle of these 5: 3,196 points

This configuration ↗4,118 points
MSI Claw 155H ↗3,491 points
GPD Pocket 4 ↗3,286 points
Asus ROG Ally X ↗3,196 points
OneXPlayer 2 Pro ↗2,866 points
Lenovo Legion Go S ↗2,058 points

Published power modes vary. This small set does not describe the whole market. Notebookcheck comparison ↗

Graphics test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Time Spy GraphicsGraphics performance in a fixed DirectX 12 test, measured in points.Higher is better	4,118 points	2560 × 1440 · Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Graphics driver 32.0.101.6449	Notebookcheck ↗2025-03-06

Battery life

Battery life test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Cyberpunk gaming runtimeHow long the game ran on battery. Brightness, game settings and power mode affect runtime.Longer is better	144 min	Manual mode · 30 W power limit · On battery · 100% brightness · 120 Hz · Firmware 2.11	Multiplayer.it ↗2025-05-22
Cyberpunk gaming runtimeHow long the game ran on battery. Brightness, game settings and power mode affect runtime.Longer is better	about 190 min	AI Engine dynamic mode · 17 W target (dynamic) · On battery · 100% brightness · 120 Hz · Firmware 2.11	Multiplayer.it ↗2025-05-22
Cyberpunk gaming runtimeHow long the game ran on battery. Brightness, game settings and power mode affect runtime.Longer is better	105 min	Ultra preset · Manual mode · 30 W power limit · On battery · 150 nits brightness	Notebookcheck ↗2025-03-06

Fan noise

Fan noise test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Load noise maximumSound level during the test. Compare readings taken at the same distance in a similar room.Lower is quieter	41.4 dB(A)	Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Microphone 15 cm away · Room noise 24.7 dB(A) · Maximum · Graphics driver 32.0.101.6449	Notebookcheck ↗2025-03-06

Performance over time

Performance over time test results and sources
Test	Result	Test conditions	Source
Cinebench R15 multi burstProcessor rendering speed in the initial run.Higher is better	1,574 points	Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Initial run · Graphics driver 32.0.101.6449	Notebookcheck ↗2025-03-06
Cinebench R15 multi loop meanAverage processor rendering speed across repeated runs.Higher is better	1,491 points	Manual mode · 30 W power limit · Average across repeated runs · Graphics driver 32.0.101.6449	Notebookcheck ↗2025-03-06

What reviewers say

Build and controls

Improved build; competitors feel better.
Multiplayer.it ↗
Stable case and controls.
Notebookcheck ↗
Good ergonomics; rivals feel more premium.
PC Gamer ↗

Gaming

Strong tested gaming.
Multiplayer.it ↗Manual mode · 30 W power setting
Strong handheld gaming.
Notebookcheck ↗Manual mode · 30 W power setting
Fast gaming with occasional driver quirks.
PC Gamer ↗Firmware 2025 review

Read the reviews

Multiplayer.it ↗2025-05-22Core Ultra 7 258V · Intel Arc 140V · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB storageReviewer score: 7.5/10
Notebookcheck ↗2025-03-06Core Ultra 7 258V · Intel Arc 140V · 32 GB RAMReviewer score: 85/100
PC Gamer ↗2025-02-13Core Ultra 7 258V · Intel Arc 140V · 32 GB RAM · 1000 GB storage

Watch the reviews

NotebookcheckReviews · 2025-03-23

MSI Claw 8 review - Intel is king for handhelds?(!)

MSI Claw 8 AI+ model review. Companion to the Notebookcheck article.

Review unit provided by MSI.Watch on YouTube ↗

Retro Game Corps · 2025-01-02

The New MSI Claw is Actually Good (This Time)

MSI Claw 8 AI+ model review. Exact regional part number not confirmed.

Review unit provided by MSI.Watch on YouTube ↗

More benchmarks and reviews →

Configuration matching & limitations

Same 258V on-package 32GB/8533 assembly establishes performance-memory equivalence across regional SKUs. This does not establish panel or NIC equivalence.

Multiplayer.it: Firmware 2.11; driver 32.01.101.6737 as printed. Test date and sample origin unpublished.

Notebookcheck: Manufacturer-supplied sample. Storage table conflicts with introduction and official regional sheet; storage evidence quarantined.

PC Gamer: Review claims only. No numeric values extracted from interactive charts. Test date and sample origin unpublished.

Retro Game Corps: Model-level video review. Exact regional part number and unverified component details stay unknown. Review unit provided by MSI. No numeric observations or review-consensus claims imported.

gaming pilot

cpu: Measured
gpu: Measured
gaming: Measured

performance pilot

cpu: Measured
gpu: Measured
gaming: Measured
sustained: Measured

whole device

cpu: Measured
gpu: Measured
gaming: Measured
sustained: Measured
noise: Measured
battery: Measured
display: Not measured
build: Reviewer comments

An overall buying score is unavailable. The available measurements do not cover every aspect of the device.

Reviewer finding

Improved build; competitors feel better.

Multiplayer.it ↗

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Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-001US Handheld Portable Gaming

Full Specifications

Benchmarks & Reviews

Benchmarks & Reviews

Gaming

Cyberpunk 2077 Steam Deck preset

Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra

Processor

Blender 3.3 Classroom CPU

Cinebench R23 multi core

Graphics

Time Spy Graphics

Battery life

Fan noise

Performance over time

What reviewers say

Build and controls

Gaming

Read the reviews

Watch the reviews

MSI Claw 8 review - Intel is king for handhelds?(!)

The New MSI Claw is Actually Good (This Time)

gaming pilot

performance pilot

whole device

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