60
Jacob Roach
Digital Trends
“The MSI Claw isn't worth your time, and it certainly isn't worth your money.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Intel Core Ultra processor
- 53‑Wh battery capacity
- 7‑inch 1080p 120 Hz display
- 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM
- 512 GB SSD storage
- RGB lighting on thumbsticks and buttons
Points of Contention
- Poor gaming performance
- High price
- Windows interface issues
- Soon to be replaced
- Clunky and buggy Center M software
Professional Reviews
5 reviews from 5 critics60
Zackery Cuevas
PCMag
“The MSI Claw is a PC gaming handheld brimming with potential, but it requires some critical updates and a price cut to earn a more positive recommendation.”
50
Kyle Barr
Gizmodo
“The MSI Claw can't compete with the other major handhelds on the market, even with significant performance updates.”
30
Sean Hollister
The Verge
“Overall, they don’t change my conclusion one bit: the MSI Claw is the worst pick from today’s crop of consumer handheld gaming PCs, and you should steer clear.”
20
Eric Ravenscraft
Wired
“TIRED Poor gaming performance. Worse battery life. More expensive than better‑performing competitors.”
