The Claw A8 (2025) is MSI's first AMD Claw, built on the Ryzen Z2 Extreme with an 8-inch 120Hz screen, and it fixes the original's single-port bottleneck: two USB4 Type-C ports, both Thunderbolt 4 compatible, with DisplayPort output and Power Delivery on each. So you can charge from one and run a monitor or dock from the other. A microSD reader and a 3.5mm headset jack round it out. Here's every port and the cables you'll need.
AMD-powered 8-inch MSI handheld featuring the Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor with Radeon 890M graphics (16 RDNA 3.5 CUs). First MSI Claw with AMD hardware, offering 8-inch 120Hz VRR display, 80Whr battery, and dual USB4 ports with Thunderbolt 4 compatibility.
Device Information
- Manufacturer
- MSI
- Release Year
- 2025
- Model Number
- Claw A8 BZ2EM
- Category
- Handheld
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Available Ports
| Connector | Quantity | Power (PD) | Capabilities | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) | 2 | 65 W | DP Alt Mode Thunderbolt | — | — |
| 3.5mm TRRS (Headset with Mic) | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| MicroSD Card Slot | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Notes & Compatibility
Dual USB4 Type-C ports with Thunderbolt 4 compatibility, supporting 40Gbps data, DisplayPort Alt Mode, and Power Delivery 3.0 (45-65W charging). AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor (8 cores Zen 5/5c) with Radeon 890M integrated graphics. 80Whr battery. 8-inch 1920×1200 120Hz VRR IPS display, 500 nits. 24GB LPDDR5x-8000 RAM. 1TB M.2 2280 SSD (user-upgradeable). Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4.
Common questions
How many ports does the MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (2025) have?
The MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (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 A8 BZ2EM (2025) have?
By connector family, the MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (2025) has 2 Thunderbolt, 1 Audio and 1 Storage.
Does the MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (2025) have USB ports?
The MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (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 A8 BZ2EM (2025) have?
The MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (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.
How is the MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (2025) powered?
The MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (2025) takes power over 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), rated for up to 65 W.
Does the MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (2025) have HDMI?
No. The MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (2025) has no HDMI port. It does carry video over 2 × Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C).
Does the MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (2025) have a USB-A port?
No. The MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (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.
