MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review - superlative playing power with familiar Windows handheld caveats
Welcome to my review of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+, a handheld PC that went on sale four months ago. And if you think that’s bad, tell it to the 2025-spec Lenovo Legion Go 2 I’ve left, neglected and unappraised, in the dusty heights of my utility cupboard. Read more
In the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ review, the report covers the handheld computer's release four months ago and compares it to the 2025-spec Lenovo Legion Go 2, which the reviewer left unreviewed. Despite its high price of £1,399, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ uses Intel's Arc G3 Extreme SoC and 32GB of RAM. It features 1TB of SSD storage and a 120Hz, 1920x1200 IPS display.
The reviewer notes that the Claw 8 EX AI+ is more than twice as fast as a Steam Deck OLED in some games, with smoother gameplay in Black Myth Wukong and Elden Ring. However, the display quality is disappointing, with a less vibrant contrast ratio compared to competitors. The reviewer also highlights Windows 11's usability issues and inconsistencies on the handheld PC.
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