
The upcoming MSI Claw 8 AI+ (starting at $899) could be MSI’s chance to redeem itself after the original MSI Claw's less-than-stellar release earlier this year, which fell short in performance compared to its biggest competitors like the Asus ROG Ally and Steam Deck.
Now featuring Intel’s next-gen Core Ultra 7 processor, this updated Claw promises better performance and battery life than handhelds featuring the AMD Z1 Extreme chip. If MSI's claims are true, this could be one of the most exciting handhelds of 2025.