#Claw 8 AI+ vs Steam Deck

The wait is almost over for handheld gaming enthusiasts: MSI has announced that its new 8-inch gaming handheld, the Claw 8 AI+, will officially ship on January 15, 2025. This high-performance device, along with its 7-inch sibling, the Claw 7 AI+, is set to rival the likes of the Steam Deck OLED and Asus ROG Ally X in the increasingly competitive handheld gaming PC market. The MSI Claw 8 AI+ promises cutting-edge performance, powered by Intel’s Core Ultra 7 285V APU and integrated Intel Arc 140V graphics. Early benchmarks shared by MSI suggest that the Claw 8 AI+ achieves a 20% performance boost over the Asus ROG Ally X, positioning it as one of the most powerful handheld gaming devices on the market. https://youtu.be/95LrURrxGxI The 8-inch display of the Claw 8 AI+ is complemented by its compact sibling, the Claw 7 AI+, which features a 7-inch screen and a similar hardware configuration. The Claw 8 AI+ represents MSI’s second attempt at dominating the handheld gaming space. However, MSI seems to have taken these criticisms to heart, with early impressions of the Claw 8 AI+ showing significant improvements in both design and performance. MSI has been working to position the Claw 8 AI+ as a premium option in the handheld gaming market. Read more in our articles including "MSI Claw 8 AI+ Gaming Handheld Aims to Take on the Steam Deck with January Launch" and "Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth is Steam Deck Verified – Play It Anywhere!".