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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM

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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3EM

Compiled by Sepehr Sabbagh-pour, maker details checked Oct 2026

8 in
IPS screen
32 GB
RAM
Windows 11 Home
Software

£1449.00 at the maker's store

Price as the maker shows it, checked Oct 2026. No UK price listed yet. Price of the Launch Pack-017UK bundle on MSI's UK store, VAT included; the same page shows the product as Unavailable.

Sold out at the maker when checked.

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Specifications

Performance

Chip
Intel Arc G3 Extreme
CPU
Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 14 cores (2 P-cores + 8 E-cores + 4 Low Power E-cores), 14 threads, 12 MB cache, max turbo 4.7 GHz, up to 46 NPU TOPS
GPU
Intel Arc GPU B390
RAM
32 GB
Operating system
Windows 11 Home

Display

Screen
8 in 8" FHD+ (1920 x 1200) IPS-level touchscreen, 120Hz, VRR
Resolution
1920 x 1200
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Brightness
500 nits (typical)

Battery and storage

Battery
Not stated by the maker
Storage
1TB NVMe SSD PCIe Gen4; 1 x microSD Express card reader

Connectivity and size

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
6
Weight
785 g
Size
296-321 x 130 x 25-48 mm
Colours
Void Purple

How it compares

MSI lists an 8 inch 1920 x 1200 IPS-level screen on an Intel Arc G3 Extreme with 32GB of memory. The ROG Xbox Ally X has a smaller 7-inch 1920 x 1080 screen, 24GB and Wi-Fi 6E, while matching the Claw's 80WHrs battery at 715 g against 785 g. The Legion Go Gen 2 lists an 8.8 inch OLED at 144Hz, a 74WHr battery, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, and it starts at 920 g with its controllers attached. Only the MSI lists Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v6.

Compare all 3 side by side

Strengths

  • 80Whr four-cell battery with a 65W adapter
  • 8-inch 1920 x 1200 IPS-level touchscreen, 48~120Hz VRR, 500 nits
  • 32GB LPDDR5x with a 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD; microSD Express card reader
  • Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth v6; 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports

Limits

  • The MSI UK store page shows the product as Unavailable
  • Listed at 785 g with battery

This is the Launch Pack bundle (model CG3EM-017UK) on MSI's own UK store, which also lists a travel case, grip caps and a screen protector. The page's Add to cart area reads Unavailable, so stock is recorded as sold out. Dimensions are given as ranges because of the grips.

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Claw 8 EX AI+ use?
MSI lists an Intel Arc G3 Extreme with 14 cores and 14 threads (2 P-cores, 8 E-cores and 4 Low Power E-cores), a 12 MB cache, a 4.7 GHz max turbo and up to 46 NPU TOPS, with Intel Arc GPU B390 graphics.
What memory and storage does the listed model have?
32GB of LPDDR5x and a 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD. The page says the back cover can be removed for storage upgrades, and a microSD Express reader is listed.
What is the display spec?
An 8-inch FHD+ (1920 x 1200) touchscreen, IPS-level, with a 48~120Hz VRR range, 100% sRGB (typical) and 500 nits (typical).
Which wireless and port specs are given?
Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 and Bluetooth v6, plus two Thunderbolt 4 ports and a 3.5mm combo jack. A fingerprint sensor is listed under security.
How heavy is it and what battery does it have?
785 g with the battery, and an 80Whrs four-cell battery. MSI recommends a 65W or higher PD charger.
What does the UK store page show for price and availability?
The Launch Pack bundle is shown at £1449 with VAT included, but the page marks it Unavailable. The bundle adds a travel case, keychain, grip caps and a screen protector.

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Sources

View at MSI (official store)