MSI Claw A1M
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The MSI Claw A1M is a Windows gaming handheld released in 2024 by MSI. It is built around the Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s), has a 7.0 inch IPS Touchscreen 1920 x 1080 display, and uses a 53 Wh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is WIIU full speed, placing it in the high-end tier for PC games and high-end emulation. Notable hardware features include active cooling, video output, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 support.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to Wii U at full speed, and pushes as far as PlayStation 3 with some compromises.
Realistic ceiling: Gamecube, Wii, 3DS, PS2 fully playable, PS3 mostly playable
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Meteor Lake 4x P Cores, 8x E Cores, 2x Low Power E Cores 6x P Cores, 8x E Cores, 2x Low Power E Cores |
| GPU | Intel Arc |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) |
| Screen size | 7.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| PPI | 319.26 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery | 53 Wh |
| Cooling | Heatpipes Dual Fans Ventilation cutouts |
| Storage | Internal 512 GB / 1 TB (NVMe?), External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| Charge port | USB-C Top facing |
| Video output | USB-C video out Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing |
| Dimensions | 294 mm x 117 mm x 21.2 mm |
| Weight | 675 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black |
Pros & cons
👍 Pros
- Variable Refresh Rate screen
👎 Cons
- Can't go below 15W TDP
Compare prices & buy
from $699 – $799
$699 (Core Ultra 5) / $799 (Core Ultra 7)
Often sold by: MSI