8-inch gaming handheld now also with AMD - MSI Claw A8 review

[Redaktion]

In addition to the Claw 8 AI+ gaming handheld with an Intel processor, MSI is now also offering a variant with an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme. Apart from the processor, the Claw A8 also gets a new case. The RRP is again 999 euros, but the ergonomics are inferior.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.html

[anonimous]

Cons
- no webcam

lol. Why would anyone need webcam on gaming device?

[RiseofSeren]

>The AMD version offers no real added value

There's something seriously wrong with you if you don't think that 56% higher battery life (your own measurements) while gaming on a handheld is important... It's even better under Linux, something the Intel version can't compete with...

[Max Hunter]

The comparison feels fair, especially the criticism around ergonomics and power profiles. On gaming handhelds, comfort and efficient tuning often impact real-world play more than small GPU differences, so losing RAM at the same price is a downside. For retro and emulation-focused users, balance matters even more, since BIOS compatibility and performance tuning play a big role in handheld gaming setups—something I've run into often while testing emulators alongside resources like ps2biosonline.com
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