MSI's 8-inch Claw gaming handheld features dual USB-C—one USB4 at 40Gbps and one USB 3.2 at 10Gbps—enabling simultaneous charging and external display output. The larger screen makes 4K external monitors actually useful for docked play, and both ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode. UHS-II microSD expansion handles the largest game libraries without USB bottlenecks. Here's every port and the cables you'll need.
Premium 8-inch MSI handheld with Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 (Lunar Lake) processor. Features larger 8-inch 120Hz VRR display, best-in-class 80Whr battery, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for eGPU and multi-display support, and Copilot+ PC capabilities.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- MSI
- Release Year
- 2025
- Model Number
- Claw 8 AI+ A2VM
- Category
- handheld
Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 2 | — | — |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | — | — |
| MicroSD Card Slot | 1 | — | — |
Notes & Compatibility
Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports support 40Gbps data, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and Power Delivery 3.0 (45-65W charging). Can connect external display while charging, dual displays simultaneously, or external GPU. 80Whr battery (best-in-class). 8-inch 1920x1200 120Hz VRR IPS display, 500 nits. Intel Core Ultra 7 258V processor. 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 RAM. 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD. Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.
