Second Chance MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-007NL

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Used for up to 1 year
Returned product repackaged
Complete with damaged accessories/parts
The screen has multiple scratches on the front

Pros and cons

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The MSI Claw 8 runs on Windows 11, which allows you to play games from various game launchers so you're not limited to Steam games.
With the improved battery, you can play your favorite PC games up to 4 hours.
You can quickly log into your MSI Claw 8 with your fingerprint.
It takes time to install the MSI Claw 8.

Description

Play your favorite PC games on the couch or on the go with the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-007NL. The MSI Claw 8 AI+ has an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and an Intel Arc video card. With the 8-inch touchscreen and 120Hz refresh rate, you can play your PC and Android games without slowing down. You can adjust the settings per game via the MSI Center, so you can always have smooth images while you game. The MSI Claw 8 has an improved battery, so you can play longer with it than its predecessor. Thanks to the ColorBoost HyperFlow, the MSI Claw 8 stays cool and ensures that the Claw doesn't overheat. The 1TB storage capacity provides enough space for all of your larger games. If you still don't have enough space, you can expand your storage capacity with a microSD card to store more games on your gaming handheld. You can log into your MSI Claw with your fingerprint, so you can start your game quickly.

Key specs

	(In-game) image resolution	1080p
	Refresh rate	120 Hz
	Screen size	8 inches
	Screen type	IPS - LCD
	Playable on TV
	Total storage capacity	1024 GB
	Operating system	Windows 11
	Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7

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Review is 10 out of 10.

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Review is 10 out of 10.

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Review is 8,8 out of 10.

Top product, but a lot of fiddling with settings

Very powerful, can handle many games (remains handheld of course)
Many games can be played on medium to high graphic settings
Easy up to 3 hours of battery life (depending on settings)
Requires a lot of manual adjustment to get it perfect. Definitely not plug-and-play.

I definitely think it's a top-notch product! Very powerful, and many AAA games can easily run for up to 3 hours on battery power. Lighter games can often last much longer. I've already played Baldur's Gate 3, Clair Obscur, Elden Ring, 7 Days to Die, Red Dead Redemption 2, Assassin's Creed Valhalla, Stardew Valley, and more for many hours. I play on low to moderate graphical settings on battery power, or up to high settings in some games when I'm charging. Everything runs smoothly, even at full resolution. XeSS works very well, but not many games utilize it yet. FSR works well. Separate apps, like LossLessScaling via Steam, also work well to get the most out of the device. Of course, it doesn't match the performance of a dedicated gaming laptop or desktop setup, but you wouldn't expect that from a handheld device.

The device is large and relatively heavy, but it fits comfortably in the hand. Easy to play on the couch, on the train, or on a plane. It's easy to install Steam, Epic games, GoG, etc., so there are plenty of options to play your existing game catalog (a big advantage compared to a Nintendo Switch, for example). Because the device runs on Windows, you can install mods for your games. The screen isn't OLED, which is a bit of a shame, but it still looks really nice.

Windows also has a Full Screen Experience (via their Xbox app), which works very well! The device boots in a kind of mini-Windows that uses less battery and is easier to use with controllers. It's easy to switch to regular Windows when needed, but that's less user-friendly with just the controller and touchscreen.

Initially, setting up the device requires a lot of work. Updates must be done through Windows itself, via the MSI Center (which wasn't even installed initially), or through Intel itself. It's important to follow the correct update order to get maximum performance out of the device. There are tons of settings in Windows, the MSI center, Intel drivers, and even the BIOS that significantly impact battery life and how graphically intensive your gaming experience can be. I found it easily took hours of work to perfect. There are plenty of tutorials online to follow.

Overall, I highly recommend it! Playing Baldur's Gate 3 at full resolution while relaxing on the couch is a unique experience :) It's currently the top device in terms of battery life, I think, but only if you put in the work to fine-tune everything.

Review by:
FH
Date:
12 February 2026
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

GREAT DEVICE

Feels premium
Lightning fast
Sharp screen
Heavy

Great device, feels/is premium, all the games you could want. Just a bit too big and heavy.

Review by:
Wouter
Date:
24 August 2025
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,6 out of 10.

Great

Powerful
Requires some initial setup

Pretty powerful piece of hardware, can play recent AAA games at decent fps on the go

Review by:
SS
Date:
14 April 2026
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

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Product

Product
	Product number	959603
	Manufacturer code	9S7-1T5211-007
	Brand	MSI
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Console properties

Console properties
	Computer platform	MSI Claw
	(In-game) image resolution	1080p
	Panel type	IPS panel
	recommended for Virtual reality
	Operating system	Windows 11
	Refresh rate	120 Hz
	Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7
	Internal RAM	32 GB
	RAM type (DDR type)	DDR5
	Type of SSD	M.2 NVMe (PCIe)
	SSD storage capacity	1024 GB
	Clock speed	2,2 GHz
	Turbo speed	4,8 GHz
	Cache memory	12 MB
	Processor cores	Octa-Core (8)
	Threads	8
	Cloud gaming
	Video card	Intel Arc Graphics
	Types of games	Low-end games
	Battery capacity handheld console	80 Wh
	Maximum battery life	28 hours

Storage capacity

Storage capacity
	Total storage capacity	1024 GB
	Expandable memory

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Built-in WiFi
	WiFi standards	Wireless BE (WiFi 7)
	Bluetooth
	Bluetooth version	5.4
	Playable on TV
	USB port
	Type of USB port	USB-C
	Number of USB-C ports	2
	Headphone jack
	Type of headphone connection	3.5mm (TRRS)
	Number of headphone jacks	1

Included accessories

Included accessories
	Included by default	Manual, Power cord
	Second controller

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Color	Black
	Weight	0,795 kg
	Screen size	8 inches
	Screen type	IPS - LCD
	Touchscreen
	Disc tray
	Detachable controllers

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Second Chance MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-007NL

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Returned · Lightly damaged

Used for up to 1 year
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