84
Sam Rutherford
Engadget
“But with the Claw 8 AI+, MSI came back and totally redeemed itself.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Up to 30% more performance
- More polished experience
- Improved handheld design
- Snazzy redesign with larger display
- Long battery life
- Wi‑Fi 7
Points of Contention
- AI engine is underwhelming
- Wakes up poorly from sleep
- Expensive for the power
Professional Reviews
4 reviews from 4 critics80
Kyle Barr
Gizmodo
“If you don’t want to wait, and you specifically demand the biggest handheld screen, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ is one of the few devices that I can say is close to the peak of what’s currently available.”
70
Sean Hollister
The Verge
“I literally called it an embarrassment, and the company blacklisted me after that.”
70
Matthew Buzzi
PCMag
“MSI's Claw 8 AI+ handheld PC gaming console is an improvement on the original and capable of running most games on its roomy screen, but it's underpowered for its price.”
