The MSI Claw A1M is a handheld gaming computer developed by Micro-Star International (MSI), released in March 2024.
Technical features It has a 7-inch 120HZ LCD IPS display, and is powered by a Meteor Lake-based Intel Core Ultra 5 135H or Ultra 7 155H, with 8 Xe GPU cores and 14 CPU cores (4 performance + 10 efficiency, 135H) or 16 CPU cores (6 performance + 10 efficiency, 155H). Other hardware includes a 53 watt-hour Li-ion battery and 16 GB of RAM, based on information from previews.
The Claw comes with Wi-Fi, two speakers, a Thunderbolt 4-capable USB Type-C port, HDMI output and an audio jack. It runs with Microsoft's Windows 11 and MSI Android App player. It weighs 675 grams and has a black outer coating.
Reception The device was criticized by reviewers for high power draw and lower performance than competing handheld PCs.https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/20/24106945/my-expectations-for-the-msi-claw-have-hit-rock-bottom
Wired called the hardware outdated and battery life poor next to competitors.https://www.wired.com/review/msi-claw/
See also Asus ROG Ally Lenovo Legion Go Logitech G Cloud Nintendo Switch Nintendo Switch 2 Nvidia Shield Portable Nvidia Shield Tablet Razer Edge Steam Deck
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