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MSI Claw 7 AI+

MSI · Handheld 2025 Active 7

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$800.00

MSI Claw 7 AI+ is a handheld gaming PC launched in 2025. Powered by Core Ultra 7 258V (8-core, 4.8 GHz), 32 GB RAM. Features a 7" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (1920 x 1080). WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4. Runs Windows.

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MSI Claw 7 AI+ is a handheld gaming PC launched in 2025. Powered by Core Ultra 7 258V (8-core, 4.8 GHz), 32 GB RAM. Features a 7" IPS LCD Touchscreen display (1920 x 1080). WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4. Runs Windows.

The MSI Claw 7 AI+ is a handheld gaming PC launched in 2025, powered by the Intel Core Ultra 7 258V from the Lunar Lake generation, with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores (8 threads) running between 2.2 and 4.8 GHz. Intel Arc 140V graphics with 8 cores at around 2.0 GHz and 32 GB of LPDDR5X memory at 8533 MHz let it run PC games natively while fully handling PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS emulation, on top of a huge library of classic systems from the Atari 2600 and NES to the Dreamcast and PSP. Cooling relies on a heatpipe and dual fans.

The 7-inch IPS touchscreen runs at 1920 x 1080 in a 16:9 format with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a pixel density of 314.7 ppi. OCA-laminated tempered glass cuts down on reflections and keeps touch input precise.

On the controls side, the Claw 7 AI+ offers Hall Effect joysticks and triggers in an asymmetric layout with L3/R3, a lower-placed disc D-pad, four face buttons, L1, R1, L2 and R2 with analog triggers, plus rumble. Dedicated Macro 1/2, MSI Center M and Quick Settings buttons, together with a power button that doubles as a fingerprint reader, put key functions within reach. Stereo speakers face the front. The plastic body measures 290 x 117 x 21.2 mm and weighs 675 g.

The 53 Wh battery charges through either of the two top-facing Thunderbolt 4 ports, which also provide USB-C video output. There is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, while storage combines a 512 GB NVMe SSD with a microSD slot.

The operating system is Windows 11, and modding is permitted, so you can install any emulator, launcher or PC game store you like. Brightness is adjusted through the menu, while volume has dedicated buttons.

Ideal for: players who want a full gaming PC in handheld form, with a 120 Hz screen and solid emulation up to PS2, GameCube, Wii and 3DS.
Specs for: MSI Claw 7 AI+ - Black
Manufacturer
Intel
SoC
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Model
Core Ultra 7 258V
Architecture
Intel Lunar Lake: 4x P Cores, 4x E Cores
Cores
8
Threads
8
Frequency
2.2 - 4.8 GHz
Instruction Set
x86-64
Chipset
Intel Arc 140V
GPU Cores
8
GPU Frequency
2.0 GHz
Capacity
32 GB
Frequency
8533 MHz
Technology
LPDDR5X
Size
7.0
Technology
IPS, Touchscreen
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Quality
FHD
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Pixel Density (PPI)
314.70
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Lens
Tempered Glass (OCA Laminated)
Capacity
53 Wh
Analog Sticks
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3
Stick Placement
Asymmetric
D-Pad
Disc
D-Pad Placement
Lower
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2, Analog Triggers
Shoulder Orientation
Vertical
Extra Buttons
View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-
Additional Features
Fingerprint Reader, Hall Effect Joysticks, Hall Effect Triggers, Rumble
Speaker Type
Dual Stereo
Speaker Position
Front facing
Ports
2x Thunderbolt 4
Wi-Fi
WiFi 7
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Charge Port
USB-C x2
Charge Port Placement
Top facing
Video Output
USB-C video out
Video Output Placement
Top facing
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone
Audio Output Placement
Top facing
Internal Storage
512 GB
Card Support
NVMe SSD, microSD
Operating System
Windows
OS Version
11
Dimensions
290 mm x 117 mm x 21.2 mm
Weight
675 g
Body Material
Plastic
Cooling
Heatpipe, Dual fans
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Modding officially supported

The manufacturer officially permits or encourages modding (custom firmware, OS replacement, hardware modifications). Warranty remains valid under normal use.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 258V with 32 GB LPDDR5X
  • 120 Hz FHD touchscreen
  • Hall Effect joysticks and triggers
  • 53 Wh battery
  • dual Thunderbolt 4 with video out
  • WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4

Cons

  • premium price (around $800)
  • 675 g weight
  • plastic body
  • brightness only adjustable via menu
  • PS3
  • Wii U and Switch beyond its fully playable emulation tier

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