MSI introduced the Claw, the corporate’s first gaming handheld and likewise the primary available on the market to have an Intel chip.
The MSI Claw runs on the Meteor Lake Intel Core Extremely chips, which is a change of tempo from all different gaming handhelds available on the market that function an AMD chipset. MSI doesn’t specify all of the choices that might be obtainable aside from saying it’ll provide as much as the Core Extremely 7 155H, which options 6 P-cores, 8 E-cores, and a pair of Low energy E-cores with a max turbo clock of 4.8GHz, and 24MB of complete cache.
The Intel Core Extremely chips function the brand new Intel Arc graphics, with the 155H GPU being clocked at 2.25GHz and help for contemporary rendering options akin to ray tracing and with native XeSS help.
The MSI Claw may even have 16GB of LPDDR5 reminiscence and M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD of as much as 1TB capability. There’s additionally a microSD slot for simple growth.
The Claw contains a 7-inch, 1920×1080 decision, 120Hz VRR IPS LCD with contact help. The show has 100% sRGB protection and as much as 500 nits of brightness. The gadget options USB-C, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. You get built-in 2x2W stereo audio system and audio jack.
The MSI Claw has a 53Wh battery, which is the biggest within the class. MSI claims the gadget is able to two hours of battery life whereas gaming, which is about what we received from the ROG Ally, which though has a smaller 40Wh battery but additionally a decrease energy score of 30W whereas the Claw can go as much as 40W. The Claw comes with a 65W charger within the field.
| Mannequin Title | Claw A1M |
|---|---|
| Processor | As much as Intel® Core™ Extremely 7 processor 155H |
| Working System | Home windows 11 Dwelling (MSI recommends Home windows 11 Professional for enterprise.) |
| Home windows 11 Professional | |
| Chipset | Built-in SoC |
| Reminiscence | LPDDR5 onboard, 16GB, twin channel |
| Show | 7″ FHD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz Refresh Charge, Contact Display screen, 120 Hz Refresh Charge, 100% sRGB(Typical), 500nits(Typical), IPS-Stage panel |
| Graphics | Intel® Arc Graphics |
| Storage Slot | 1 x NVMe M.2 2230 SSD by PCIe Gen 4 x4 |
| Sensor | 6-Axis IMU Vibration Motor |
| Communication | Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 BE1750, Bluetooth v5.4 |
| Audio | 2 × 2W Audio system / 1× Audio combo jack / Hello-Res Audio readyk |
| I/O Port | 1 x Thunderbolt™ 4 / DP/ USB Sort-C (w/ PD 3.0 Charging) |
| 1 x microSD Card Reader | |
| 1 x Audio combo jack | |
| 1x Energy button with Finger Print Sensor | |
| Battery/Adapter | 6-Cell, Li-Polymer, 53Whr / 65W USB Sort-C PD 3.0 |
| Dimension | 294 (W) x 117(D) x 21.2(H) mmn |
| Weight | 675 g |
| Coloration | Black |
As with the ROG Ally, the MSI Claw might be operating Home windows 11 out of the field. It’s going to embrace the MSI Middle M app for managing the gadget settings and put in video games and there’s a devoted button to launch it. The gadget additionally contains the MSI APP Participant, which helps you to emulate Android apps and video games.
The MSI Claw will begin at $699 and might be obtainable in three variants. The highest of the road mannequin with the 155H and 1TB storage might be $799. It’s anticipated to go on sale within the first half of 2024.
