#MSI Claw 8+ AI competitor

With its cutting-edge hardware and high-refresh-rate display, the AOKZOE A1 X is positioned to challenge popular handhelds like the Asus ROG Ally X and MSI Claw 8+ AI. MSI has tapped AMD for its newest Claw handheld, the Claw A8 BZ2EM, unveiled at Computex 2025. Beyond specs, the Claw A8 embraces bold style with white and lime-green chassis options, continuing MSI’s gamer-centric aesthetic. MSI hasn’t announced pricing or availability yet, but analysts expect it to slot around the $1,000 mark, similar to the Claw 8 AI Plus. 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. 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. The Claw 8 AI+ represents MSI’s second attempt at dominating the handheld gaming space. Read more in our articles including "AOKZOE Unveils A1 X Handheld Gaming Console with AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and 72.7Wh Battery" and "MSI Claw A8 Unveils AMD Power for Next-Gen PC Gaming Handheld".