MSI Claw A1M | |
MSI Claw A1M | |
Developer: | MSI |
Manufacturer: | MSI |
Family: | Claw |
Type: | Handheld gaming computer |
Release Date: | (512 GB, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H) (1 TB, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H) (512 GB, Intel Core Ultra 5 135H) |
Media: | Digital distribution |
Os: | Windows 11 Home (Core Ultra 5 & 7 models) Pro (Core Ultra 7 model only) |
Memory: | LPDDR5-6400, Dual-channel 64-bit (128-bit), 102.4 GB/s |
Storage: | NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 2230 (Core Ultra 5 & 7 models) (Core Ultra 7 model only) SSD (expandable) |
Memory Card: | microSD/SDHC/SDXC via UHS-II |
Display: | 7-inch, FHD Touchscreen IPS LCD @ 120 Hz, 16:9, 500 nits (SDR) with 48-120 Hz with VRR |
Sound: | 2 × 2W Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio ready |
Touchpad: | Touch Screen (10-point multi-touch) |
Power: | 6-Cell, Li-Polymer, 53Whr / 65W USB Type-C PD 3.0 |
Dimensions: | 294 (W) x 117(D) x 21.2(H) mm |
Weight: | 675g |
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 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] 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]
Wired called the hardware outdated and battery life poor next to competitors.[7]