| 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) or 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) or (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 developed by Micro-Star International (MSI), released in March 2024.
It has a 7-inch 120HZ LCD IPS display, and 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]
The Claw 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 has a black outer coating.
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Wired called the hardware outdated and battery life poor next to competitors.[7]