… It’s the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+. Here’s why. Smooth performance The original MSI Claw 7 was the first modern gaming handheld to feature an Intel CPU rather than an AMD chip, so it’s good to see the latest iteration pack the new Intel Arc G3 processor. …
… MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ specs Swipe to scroll horizontally Spec MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ CPU Intel Arc G3 Extreme 14-core CPU GPU Intel Arc B390 12 Xe3 core GPU RAM Up to 32GB LPDDR5x 8533 MT/s Storage Up to 1TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD Display 8-inch 1920 x 1200 Touchscreen IPS display, 500 Nits, 48-120Hz variable refre… …
… Beyond that, I got to talk to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang about Spark, properly tested the Intel Arc G3 Extreme chip in the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ spoiler alert: AMD gaming handhelds are cooked , and went on a mission to find every budget laptop that competes with the MacBook Neo . …
… Handheld Gaming I just got an early hands-on with the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+. In short, believe the hype — Intel Arc G3 is the next generation of gaming on-the-go unlike anything you’ve seen before. …
… The latest Claw model is packing 32GB of RAM, 1TB of storage and the new Intel Arc G3 Extreme GPU. It's the first handheld from MSI built around that new chip , and it will introduce frame generation tech to the Claw lineup. …
… That being said, I do give the edge to the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ for snappier buttons Acer’s D-pad and face buttons feel a bit mushy and ergonomics, as the Claw has better-defined handgrips that fit the hand better and have a grippy texture. …
… The others However, when Intel made the announcement on stage at CES 2026 , other brands were connected to it, and Team Blue has confirmed the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and OneXPlayer will be launching too. …
… More from Tom's Guide I just tested the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — Intel Arc G3 is a breakthrough for handheld gaming, but at what cost? …
… More from Tom's Guide I just tested the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — Intel Arc G3 is a breakthrough for handheld gaming, but at what cost? …
… More from Tom's Guide Best of Computex 2026: The 17 greatest gadgets from the world’s largest computing show I gamed for 250 hours on AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE — it’s a $549 nightmare for Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti I just tested the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — it leaves ROG Xbox Ally in the dust with breakthrough I… …