MSI Claw A1M
-00.03.03.626.png) MSI Claw A1M with illuminated sticks and buttons | |
| Developer | MSI |
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| Manufacturer | MSI |
| Product family | Claw |
| Type | Handheld gaming computer |
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| Introductory price |
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| Media | Digital distribution |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home (Core Ultra 5 & 7 models) or Pro (Core Ultra 7 model only) |
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| Memory | 16 GB LPDDR5-6400, Dual-channel 64-bit (128-bit), 102.4 GB/s |
| Storage | NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2230 512 GB (Core Ultra 5 & 7 models) or 1 TB (Core Ultra 7 model only) SSD (expandable) |
| Removable storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC via UHS-II |
| Display | 7-inch, 1920 × 1080 FHD Touchscreen IPS LCD @ 120 Hz, 16:9, 500 nits (SDR) with 48-120 Hz with VRR |
| Graphics | |
| Sound | 2 × 2W Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio ready |
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| Touchpad | Touch Screen (10-point multi-touch) |
| Connectivity |
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| Power | 6-Cell, Li-Polymer, 53Whr / 65W USB Type-C PD 3.0 |
| Dimensions | 294 (W) x 117(D) x 21.2(H) mm |
| Mass | 675 grams (1.488 lb) |
| Website | Official website |
The MSI Claw A1M is a handheld gaming computer developed by Micro-Star International (MSI), released in March 2024.
Technical features
[edit]It has a 7-inch 120HZ LCD IPS display, and is powered by a Meteor Lake-based Intel Core Ultra 5 135H or Ultra 7 155H, with 8 Xe GPU cores and 12 CPU cores (4 performance + 8 efficiency, 135H) or 14 CPU cores (6 performance + 8 efficiency, 155H). Other hardware includes a 53 watt-hour Li-ion battery and 16 GB of RAM, based on information from previews.[1][2][3][4]
The Claw comes with Wi-Fi,[5] two speakers, a Thunderbolt 4-capable USB Type-C port, HDMI output and an audio jack. It runs Windows 11 Home and MSI Android App player. It weighs 675 grams and has a black outer coating.
Reception
[edit]The device was criticized by reviewers for high power draw and lower performance than competing handheld PCs.[6]
Wired called the hardware outdated and battery life poor next to competitors.[7]
See also
[edit]Notes
[edit]- ^ Meteor Lake with 4 nm process, 14-cores/18-threads, 18 MB cache, 0.7 GHz to 4.60 GHz boost
- ^ Meteor Lake with 4 nm process, 8-cores/16-threads, 24 MB cache, 0.7 Ghz to 4.80 GHz boost
- ^ each Xe core has 16 Xe Vector Engines or XVEs & each XVE has 8 ALUs
References
[edit]- ^ "MSI Claw is a rumored Steam Deck rival with a twist – it'll use an Intel CPU, and that might be a key advantage". TechRadar. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "MSI's Steam Deck competitor has leaked, and it's powered by an Intel Meteor Lake chip". The Verge. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "MSI Claw leaks as fierce competition for portable PC gaming handheld consoles". Windows Central. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "MSI Gaming Teases Its Own Steam Deck Competitor". GameSpot. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ "MSI Unveils World's First Gaming Handheld with Core™ Ultra at CES 2024". MSI. January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/20/24106945/my-expectations-for-the-msi-claw-have-hit-rock-bottom
- ^ https://www.wired.com/review/msi-claw/