MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Arc G3 Extreme 32GB 512GB SSD 8" Handheld Gaming Console

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Arc G3 Extreme 32GB 512GB SSD 8" Handheld Gaming Console

Arc G3 Extreme | 32GB LPDDR5X | 512GB NVMe SSD | Intel Arc B390 | 8" FHD+ 120Hz Touch | Windows 11 Home

The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-057ZAY is a premium Windows 11 gaming handheld built around Intel's new Arc G3 Extreme processor - a Panther Lake-based SoC combining 14 CPU cores with the integrated Arc B390 GPU (12 Xe3 cores) for class-leading handheld gaming performance. It pairs 32GB of fast LPDDR5X-8533 memory with a 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD on a user-upgradeable M.2 2280 slot. The 8-inch FHD+ (1920x1200) IPS-level touchscreen runs up to 120Hz with variable refresh rate, 100% sRGB coverage and 500 nits brightness for smooth, vivid gameplay. A best-in-class 80Wh 4-cell battery provides extended sessions away from a plug, while Cooler Boost HyperFlow dual-fan cooling keeps the system running cool under load. Ergonomic controller-inspired grips house Hall-effect thumbsticks and triggers that eliminate drift, plus dual 2W speakers with Dolby Atmos. Connectivity includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and two Thunderbolt 4 ports for docking, charging and high-speed storage expansion via a microSD Express slot. This Launch Pack edition ships in Void Purple with a dedicated MSI Claw Travel Case III, grip caps, keychain and tempered glass screen protector, backed by a 1-year manufacturer warranty.

KEY FEATURES

• Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor (Panther Lake, 14 cores) with integrated Arc B390 graphics (12 Xe3 cores)
• 32GB LPDDR5X-8533 RAM
• 512GB PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD (user-upgradeable M.2 2280)
• 8" FHD+ (1920x1200) IPS touchscreen, 120Hz VRR, 500 nits, 100% sRGB
• 80Wh 4-cell battery for extended gaming sessions
• Hall-effect thumbsticks and triggers - no stick drift
• Cooler Boost HyperFlow dual-fan cooling system
• Dual 2W speakers with Dolby Atmos
• Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
• 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports plus microSD Express card slot
• Windows 11 Home with Xbox Full Screen Experience support
• Launch Pack bundle: travel case, grip caps, keychain, screen protector
• 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Performance
- Processor: Intel Arc G3 Extreme, up to 1.9 GHz
- Operating System: Windows 11 Home
- Memory: 32GB LPDDR5X
- Graphics: Intel Arc Graphics Shared system memory (UMA)
- Storage: 512GB NVMe SSD

Display
- Screen: 8" FHD+ IPS
- Refresh Rate: 120Hz

Input and Audio
- Keyboard: None - Hall-effect analog thumbsticks, Hall-effect triggers and gamepad buttons
- Audio: 2x 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos
- Webcam: None

Connectivity
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6
- Ports: 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C, DisplayPort/Power Delivery), 1x microSD Express card slot, 1x 3.5mm audio jack

Physical
- Weight: 0.785 kg
- Dimensions: 29.6 x 13 x 4.8 cm
- Battery: 80 Wh
- Warranty: 12 months Manufacturer

What's in the box
1x MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Handheld (CG3EM-057ZAY)
1x AC Power Adapter (65W)
1x MSI Claw Travel Case III
1x Claw Keychain
1x Claw Grip Caps
1x 8-inch Tempered Glass Screen Protector
1x Quick Start Guide
1x Warranty Card