MSI Unveils Claw 8 Featuring AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme and Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition
MSI Launches New Claw 8 Handheld Gaming PC Powered by AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme at Computex 2025
At Computex 2025 in Taipei, MSI introduced the latest addition to its handheld gaming PC lineup with the announcement of the MSI Claw 8. Building on the success of last year’s Claw 8 AI+ model, the new Claw 8 is equipped with AMD’s powerful Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, combined with fast LPDDR5-8000 memory for smooth multitasking and gaming performance. The device features an 8-inch full HD+ IPS display with a 120Hz refresh rate, designed to deliver sharp visuals and fluid gameplay on the go. Alongside this launch, MSI also revealed an upgraded Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition, now boasting a massive 2TB NVMe SSD for ample storage.
The MSI Claw 8 packs impressive hardware under the hood, including up to 24GB of LPDDR5x-8000 dual-channel RAM and PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD storage, running on Windows 11 Home. Graphics performance is driven by AMD Radeon GPU integration, ensuring rich and immersive gaming visuals. The 8-inch display supports 100% sRGB color coverage, variable refresh rate (VRR), and reaches a peak brightness of 500 nits, making it suitable for gaming in various lighting conditions. Audio is powered by dual 2W speakers with DTS Audio Processing to enhance the overall sound experience.
Connectivity is robust with support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring fast wireless connections. The device also includes two USB 4.0 Type-C ports featuring Thunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort support, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for versatile peripheral compatibility. Measuring 299.5 x 126.2 x 24 mm and weighing 765 grams, the MSI Claw 8 offers a portable yet substantial form factor suitable for extended gaming sessions.
Additional features include a six-axis IMU vibration motor for immersive haptic feedback and a fingerprint reader for secure biometric authentication. Powering the device is an 80Wh six-cell Lithium-Polymer battery, designed to provide long-lasting usage for gamers on the move. With these enhancements, MSI continues to push the boundaries of handheld gaming performance and portability.
