MSI's 8-inch Claw gaming handheld features two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, both with DisplayPort and Power Delivery—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. The microSD card reader 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
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 2 | — | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | — | — |
| 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 charging (MSI ships a 65W PD adapter, 100W in the Super Pack). Can connect external display while charging, dual displays simultaneously, or external GPU. 80Whr battery (best-in-class). 8-inch 1920×1200 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. Both Thunderbolt 4 ports and the 3.5mm jack sit on the top edge and there is no bottom port, so a dock or stand with an upward-facing USB-C plug won’t fit: use a cable.
Common questions
How many ports does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) have?
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) has 4 ports in total: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1 × 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) and 1 × MicroSD Card Slot.
What kinds of ports does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) have?
By connector family, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) has 2 Thunderbolt, 1 Audio and 1 Storage.
Does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) have USB ports?
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) has no port in the USB connector family. It has Thunderbolt ports instead: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C). Thunderbolt uses the USB-C connector shape.
What video connections does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) have?
The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) has 2 ports that can carry video: 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C). Its Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode, so video travels over the USB-C connector itself with a suitable cable or adapter.
Does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) have HDMI?
No. The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) has no HDMI port. It does carry video over 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C).
Does the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) have a USB-A port?
No. The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025) has no full-size USB Type-A port. It has 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) instead, so full-size USB accessories need an adapter or a hub.
