Review MSI Claw 8
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13 ratings

Review MSI Claw 8

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Check all the 17 reviews find on Game Console MSI Claw 8, with the 13 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Game Console magazines and websites give 13 ratings, we get this average rating to this MSI product : 4/5.

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  • 17 reviews and opinions with 13 ratings for MSI Claw 8
  • We obtain an average score of 4/5, or 80.08/100

MSI Claw 8 ratings

13 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
  9/10  FrAndroid  87/100  Windows Central  85/100  NotebookCheck
  17/20  GamerGen  84/100  Engadget  4/5  Laptop Mag
  4/5  GamesRadar  4/5  TechPowerUp  4/5  Club386
  4/5  ExpertReviews  7/10  Multiplayer.it  7/10  Journal du Geek
  7/10  The Verge
4 Preview or review without rating: Trusted Reviews, GameStar, Computer Bild, CowCotLand.com

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FrAndroid
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by FrAndroid
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by FrAndroid
Equivalent autonomy to the Ally X
Balanced performances from 9W to 30W
Large bright VRR screen
Efficient ergonomics for its size
Quiet
Too expensive at launch
"AI" for the buzz and nothing else
Frame pacing to be corrected (in progress)
reviewed at 14/02/2025 - [read the full review on FrAndroid]
87
100
Windows Central
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by Windows Central
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by Windows Central
Offers better gaming performance than ROG Ally and Legion Go
Gorgeous IPS touchscreen with great color and contrast
Responsive controls with Hall Effect joysticks.
Excellent speakers and microphone
Features two Thunderbolt 4 ports for charging and accessories
MSI Center M doesn't offer as many customizations as other handheld programs
Back vents feel unpleasant on hands
2 hour battery life with demanding games
85
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NotebookCheck
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by NotebookCheck
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by NotebookCheck
good game performance
120 Hz screen and VRR
Sturdy and high-quality casing
good input devices
very long battery life
very good speakers
32 GB of RAM, 2x Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 7
Interchangeable M.2-2230 SSD
fast microSD card reader
Complex energy profiles
The fan rotation speed fluctuates under load.
no webcam
The MSI software is sometimes a bit slow.
reviewed at 06/03/2025 - [read the full review on NotebookCheck]
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GamerGen

No "Pros & Cons" find at GamerGen

reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on GamerGen]
84
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Engadget
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by Engadget
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by Engadget
Hall Effect joysticks and triggers
Strong performance
Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports
Above-average battery life
Built-in fingerprint sensor
Bright 8-inch 120Hz VRR screen
No onboard touchpad
MSI Center app feels a bit barebones
A bit pricey
reviewed at 05/03/2025 - [read the full review on Engadget]
4
5
Laptop Mag

No "Pros & Cons" find at Laptop Mag

reviewed at 26/12/2024 - [read the full review on Laptop Mag]
4
5
GamesRadar
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by GamesRadar
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by GamesRadar
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Larger 8-inch screen
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Solid Intel-powered performance
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Comfortable controls
+
Good battery life
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One of the priciest portables out there
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Intel chipset falls behind Ryzen 8840U
reviewed at 13/05/2025 - [read the full review on GamesRadar]
4
5
TechPowerUp
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by TechPowerUp
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by TechPowerUp
Tons of gaming performance at 25 W and higher
Commendable gaming performance at 12 W and lower
Extremely comfortable
Impressive battery life
Big, bright, and vivid screen with VRR
Has access to AI-based upscaling
32 GB of memory and 1 TB of storage
Fully adjustable custom power profile
Fantastic Hall effect thumbsticks
Brilliant D-pad
Wi-Fi 7
Well built
Capable cooling solution that's virtually inaudible
Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
65 W charger with a very lengthy cord
Software leaves a lot to be desired
Slightly disappointing gaming performance between 15 W and 25 W
Very expensive
The AI Engine feature is more or less useless
Lacks a USB-C on the bottom
Mediocre triggers
Virtually nonexistent rumble
Could be unwieldy for gamers with small hands
reviewed at 29/07/2025 - [read the full review on TechPowerUp]
4
5
Club386
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by Club386
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by Club386
Great performance of the APU
Large, impactful, smooth screen
Attractive and comfortable design
Long battery life
Sticks and Hall effect triggers
Relatively expensive
Some software quirks
No carrying case included
reviewed at 19/08/2025 - [read the full review on Club386]
4
5
ExpertReviews

No "Pros & Cons" find at ExpertReviews

reviewed at 02/10/2025 - [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
7
10
Multiplayer.it
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by Multiplayer.it
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by Multiplayer.it
Top-of-the-line services
Efficiency and autonomy at the highest level
Extremely quiet
Important weight and dimensions
Design and construction can still be improved.
Too many compromises at over 1000?
7
10
Journal du Geek
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by Journal du Geek
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by Journal du Geek
Portable mode performance on the most demanding games...
Getting to grips with the new chassis
More efficient ventilation
... Except on certain poorly optimized titles
Windows 11 and all the issues that come with it
The price, too close to a gaming PC, despite lower performance
7
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The Verge
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by The Verge
MSI Claw 8 reviewed by The Verge
Best battery life in a handheld
Excellent performance after updates
Great variable refresh rate screen
Fewer Windows annoyances than usual
$1,000
Windows is bloated and can?t be trusted to sleep
Iffy rumble for games
AI tuning feature doesn?t work well
reviewed at 05/09/2025 - [read the full review on The Verge]
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Trusted Reviews

No "Pros & Cons" find at Trusted Reviews

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GameStar
Careful finish and ergonomics
Excellent screen
High game performance
Large battery
Solid features of the controller
No integrated trackpad
No crutch
The MSI software can still be improved.
reviewed at 18/05/2025 - [read the full review on GameStar]
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Computer Bild

No "Pros & Cons" find at Computer Bild

reviewed at 23/06/2025 - [read the full review on Computer Bild]
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CowCotLand.com

No "Pros & Cons" find at CowCotLand.com

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MSI Claw 8 review : MSI Claw 8 seems to be very good in the category of Game Console, the reviews are very positive overall for this product and the "Pros" are higher than "Cons".

What rating did MSI Claw 8 get?

An average rating of 4/5 with 13 ratings.

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