The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has emerged in the first hands-on ahead of the official opening of Computex 2026. The portable device combines high-performance hardware with a design aimed at gaming on the go. Fabricante showed the device with complete configurations and first performance figures.
The portable console runs Windows 11 and uses the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor. Ele positions itself as a premium option in the handheld segment.
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ gains Intel processor dedicated to handhelds
The heart of the device is the Intel Arc G3 Extreme. The SoC features 14 CPU cores, divided into 2 P-Cores, 8 E-Cores and 4 LP E-Cores. The graphics part is handled by the Intel Arc B390, with 12 Xe3 cores.
The maximum clock speed reaches 4.70 GHz. Consumption varies between 25 W at base and up to 80 W at peak. Essa range allows balance between performance and autonomy. The model shown has 32 GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 1 TB of NVMe SSD.
Essas specifications put the Claw 8 EX AI+ in direct contention with other high-end handhelds. The design received ergonomic adjustments, with larger grips and better weight distribution.
Tela 8-inch IPS variable rate up to 120 Hz
The display measures 8 inches with 1920×1200 resolution. The IPS panel supports FreeSync between 48 and 120 Hz, 500 nits brightness and full coverage of the sRGB space.
Essas features favor fast-moving games. Touch responds well in titles that mix action and interface.
- Tela 8-inch IPS 1920×1200
- Variable Refresh Taxa 48 to 120 Hz with FreeSync
- Brilho max 500 nits
- Cobertura full sRGB
- Conectividade with WiFi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports
The set also includes an 80 Wh battery, 2W stereo speakers and P2 headphone input. MSI highlighted improvements to the cooling system with dual fans that increase airflow by 25%.
Initial Testes shows good performance on Forza Horizon 6
The first tests at the stand indicated positive results. Em Forza Horizon 6, the device reached an average of 80 frames per second on battery. The test used XeSS 3 with multi-frame generation enabled.
The number is impressive for a laptop. Ele signals that the Intel Arc G3 Extreme delivers real gain in optimized securities. Outros games have not yet had their numbers officially released, but expectations are high for the launch.
MSI plans to put the Claw 8 EX AI+ on sale from June 23rd. The price should be around $1,500 in the top-of-the-line configuration shown.
Ficha technique and what changes for the user
The device brings several updates compared to the previous generation. Hall Effect controls reduce wear. Haptic feedback has a linear motor for greater precision.
The software includes Xbox mode in MSI Center. Isso facilitates integration with game libraries. Windows 11 runs fully, which opens access to all titles on the PC platform.
Usuários who seek high performance on the move will find a robust option here. The high price reflects the premium configurations, but also places the product in the most expensive segment of the market.
MSI has not yet confirmed all the variants coming to the Brasil. The initial focus is on the main markets from the end of June.