MSI Claw A1M

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MSI Claw A1M
DeveloperMSI
ManufacturerMSI
Product familyClaw
TypeHandheld gaming computer
Release date
  • WW: March 8, 2024
 (512 GB, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H)
  • WW: March 15, 2024
 (1 TB, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H)
  • WW: March 15, 2024
 (512 GB, Intel Core Ultra 5 135H)
Introductory price
  • US$699.99 (Intel Core Ultra 5 135H model-Claw A1M-021SG) (512 GB)
  • US$749.99 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H model-Claw A1M-020SG) (512 GB)
  • US$799.99 (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H model-Claw A1M-020SG) (1 TB)
MediaDigital distribution
Operating systemWindows 11 Home (Core Ultra 5 & 7 models) Pro (Core Ultra 7 model only)
CPU
Memory16 GB LPDDR5-6400, Dual-channel 64-bit (128-bit), 102.4 GB/s
StorageNVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2230 512 GB (Core Ultra 5 & 7 models) 1 TB (Core Ultra 7 model only) SSD (expandable)
Removable storagemicroSD/SDHC/SDXC via UHS-II
Display7-inch, 1920 × 1080 FHD Touchscreen IPS LCD @ 120 Hz, 16:9, 500 nits (SDR) with 48-120 Hz with VRR
Graphics
  • Intel Arc (Alchemist-based) Xe-HPG (High Performance Graphics), 8 Xe cores up to 2.2 GHz, up to 4.5 TFLOPS (Intel Core Ultra 5 135H) or up to 2.25 GHz, up to 4.6 TFLOPS (Intel Core Ultra 7 155H) [c]
Sound2 × 2W Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio ready
Input
  • RGB ABXY buttons
  • 2x RGB Hall Effect analog sticks
  • D-pad
  • L & R Hall Effect analog triggers
  • L & R bumpers
  • View button
  • Menu button
  • MSI Center M button
  • Quick Settings button
  • Macro button (M1/M2)
  • HD haptics
  • Armoury Crate button
  • Volume +/− buttons
  • Power button with fingerprint scanner
TouchpadTouch Screen (10-point multi-touch)
Connectivity
Power6-Cell, Li-Polymer, 53Whr / 65W USB Type-C PD 3.0
Dimensions294 (W) x 117(D) x 21.2(H) mm
Mass675 grams (1.488 lb)
WebsiteOfficial website

The MSI Claw A1M is a handheld gaming computer by Micro-Star International. It has a 7 inch 120HZ LCD IPS display. It is powered by a Meteor Lake-based Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, with 8 Xe GPU cores and 14 CPU cores (6 performance + 8 efficiency). Other hardware includes a 53 watt-hour Li-ion battery and 16 GB of RAM, based on information from previews.[1][2][3][4] It 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 is painted in black color.

The device was criticized by reviewers for high power draw and lower performance than competing handheld PCs.[6]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "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.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "MSI Claw leaks as fierce competition for portable PC gaming handheld consoles". Windows Central. January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  4. ^ "MSI Gaming Teases Its Own Steam Deck Competitor". GameSpot. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
  5. ^ "MSI Unveils World's First Gaming Handheld with Core™ Ultra at CES 2024". MSI. January 9, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  6. ^ https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/20/24106945/my-expectations-for-the-msi-claw-have-hit-rock-bottom
  1. ^ Meteor Lake with 4 nm process, 14-cores/18-threads, 18 MB cache, 0.7 GHz to 4.60 GHz boost
  2. ^ Meteor Lake with 4 nm process, 8-cores/16-threads, 24 MB cache, 0.7 Ghz to 4.80 GHz boost
  3. ^ each Xe core has 16 Xe Vector Engines or XVEs & each XVE has 8 ALUs
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