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MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-005NZ 8" FHD+ 120Hz Touch Handheld Gaming System

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V - 32GB RAM - 1TB NVMe SSD - Intel Arc Graphics - WiFi 7 + BT5.4 - MicroSD Reader - USB 4 - FPR - Windows 11 Home - 1 Year Warranty

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MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-005NZ 8" FHD+ 120Hz Touch Handheld Gaming System

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V - 32GB RAM - 1TB NVMe SSD - Intel Arc Graphics - WiFi 7 + BT5.4 - MicroSD Reader - USB 4 - FPR - Windows 11 Home - 1 Year Warranty

Redesigned for portable computing!
  • Brand: MSI
  • MPN: 9S7-1T5211-005
  • Part #: TABMSI82005
  • UPC: 824142393345
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  • Brand: MSI
  • MPN: 9S7-1T5211-005
  • Part #: TABMSI82005
  • UPC: 824142393345

What PB Tech customers are saying about this product...

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"Absolutely love it but it doesn't run some games but thats a MSI thing they need to update that part of it but would be absolutely beautiful looking"

TC
By: TashaC9 15/09/25

"Overall the best handheld 2025"

CS
By: ChiwingS 10/07/25
Verified Owner

"Got it this week. Was torn between this one and the ROG Ally ...view more"

GV
By: GustafV 09/05/25
Verified Owner

Features

Claw 8 AI+ Copilot+ PC

- Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V
- Windows 11 Home
- Ergonomic design for an optimal gaming experience.
- 8" FHD+ (1920 x 1200), Touchscreen, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% sRGB(Typical), 500nits(Typical), VRR, IPS-Level panel.
- Hall Effect Analog triggers and sticks built to last with microscopic precision.
- Best-in-class 80Whr battery capacity.
- Revolutionary Cooler Boost HyperFlow technology redirects airflow to cool internal components.
- Exclusive Macro Keys cast your ult with just one click.
- Swift transfers and extensive connectivity with 2x Thunderbolt™ 4.
- MSI Center M provides dedicated interface designed for handheld devices with easy-to-use settings.
- MSI AI Engine adjusts various system settings automatically that best fit your needs.

The Claw's got a good grip, especially with the all-new Claw 8 AI+. Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) for enhanced efficiency and featuring Intel® XeSS technology, it delivers exceptional performance. With its immersive 8-inch display and 80Whr battery capacity, the Claw 8 AI+ ensures a comprehensive and unrestricted user experience.

 

REDESIGNED FOR PORTABLE COMPUTING, Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V

Through the redesigned architecture built prioritizing power efficiency, the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V delivers vastly improved performance-per-watt, lower power consumption, and a new NPU for faster AI acceleration and local inference. Whether you're into gaming, content creation, or heavy multitasking, it is capable of handling portable computing tasks with performance and high efficiency

 

MINI-PC WITH COPILOT+ PC EXPERIENCE*

Enjoy Claw 8 AI+ as a versatile mini-PC with Copilot assistance to maximize efficiency while gaming, working and creating.

 

Immersive yet Portable

Dive into the ultimate gaming experience with our 8-inch premium 120Hz gaming display, with exceptional color reproduction and smooth action.

 

Game Fancier & Easier

Featuring RGB lighting adorning the analog sticks and ABXY buttons on both sides, the Claw effortlessly exudes the perfect gaming style. Tailor it to your preferences and enjoy watching the lights dance to your favorite tunes!

 

Revolutionary Airflow: Cooled from within

MSI Claw's revolutionary intraflow thermal design redirects parts of the airflow to also cool the internals, keeping all components cool so you can game longer.

 

Tailored Software for Ease of Use

The new MSI Center M brings a visual overhaul that provides a more intuitive experience. The quick settings now comes with a more refined layout for faster, easier feature accesses.

 

Hall Effect Analog Sticks & Triggers

Outfitted with Hall Effect Analog Sticks & Triggers, built to last with microscopic precision.

 

Endless Expandability

Unlock versatility with the support of 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 ports: Connect to an external display while charging; Connect two displays at the same time, or an external GPU for more graphics power. Hassle-free mini-PC experience awaits with the expanded connectivity.

 

Best-in-Class Battery Life

Unlock exceptional gaming endurance with our breakthrough battery capacity. It's where efficient power meets robust performance-more game, less charge.

 

Immersive & True Audio Experience

Delivers immersive, accurate audio placement for gamers, giving you the competitive edge.

 

WI-FI 7

Wi-Fi 7 offers multi-gigabit performance, reaching peak speeds of 5.8 Gbps on 5 and 6GHz connections. With 320MHz channel bandwidths, it delivers substantial throughput gains. Enjoy ultra-low 2ms latency and jitter-free experiences across multiple links. The 6GHz spectrum provides additional capacity for enhanced performance.

Specifications

OS

Windows 11 Pro

CPU

Intel® Core™ Ultra 7-258V

CPU Speed

2.2-4.8 GHz

Color

Black

Screen Size

8" FHD+(1920x1200) 120Hz 100% sRGB IPS-level Touch Screen

Resolution

(1920x1200)
16:10

GPU

Intel® Arc Graphics 140V
8 Xe2-Cores

Keyboard

Hall Effect Joysticks and Triggers

Speaker

2x2W Speakers Hi-Res

Memory

32GB
LPDDR5x-8533MHz

HDD Capacity

1TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4 2230

HDD Interface

NVMe

TPM

Power button

WLAN

Killer WiFi 7 BE1750

Bluetooth

BT 5.4

Card Reader

Micro SD 4.0

Type-C Port

2x Thunderbolt™ 4

Audio Port

1 Audio Combo (1/8")

AC Power Adaptor

65W

Battery Pack

6 cell (80Whr) Li-Ion

Dimension

11.77" x 4.96" x 0.94"

Weight

1.75

Manufacturer Part No:
9S7-1T5211-005
Brand:
MSI
Product Type:
Handheld Gaming System
UPC
824142393345
Product Family:
Claw
Shipping Weight:
1.45 kg
PB Part No:
TABMSI82005
Product Model:
8 AI+ A2VM-005NZ
Warranty: 12 months *
* Warranty period is as stated above unless the manufacturer has chosen to specify a longer period.
All warranties are return to base unless otherwise specified.

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Runs the games I play like a charm

Got it this week. Was torn between this one and the ROG Ally X. Saw some reviews complain about the MSI software. Ended up taking this one. Took an hour or two to setup and update. Everything you normally do on a new PC.

Most games ran without any problems. Played WOW, Cyberpunk, and Diablo 4 surprisingly well.

While the Xbox app and games installed and played without issues, cloud games had controller problems. Most games did not recognize the claw controller and ones that did launch did not map buttons correctly. A quick search on the forums pointed to the xbox360 controller driver being a possible cause. Uninstalling the driver fixe...view more

GV
By: GustafV 09/05/25
Verified Owner
2 out of 2 users found this review helpful
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Awesome Machine

Awesome product. Own both the Ally X and the Claw. Find myself reaching for the claw. Clearer screen, better speakers. Feels a lot more premium. Only let down is the MSI control center, but there are ways around that. Highly recommended.

RJ
By: RhysJ35 29/04/25
2 out of 2 users found this review helpful
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Love it

Absolutely love it but it doesn't run some games but thats a MSI thing they need to update that part of it but would be absolutely beautiful looking

TC
By: TashaC9 15/09/25
0 out of 0 users found this review helpful
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Pretty smooth on some 3A games

Overall the best handheld 2025

CS
By: ChiwingS 10/07/25
Verified Owner
0 out of 0 users found this review helpful
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Next Day Delivery

Need your order in a hurry? PB Tech offers next day delivery for local Auckland addresses. Simple place your order before 4pm (provided your items are in stock) and select our next day delivery option in the checkout. T&C's apply. Learn more about Next Day Delivery.

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Need your order in a hurry? PB Tech offers same day delivery for Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch. Simple place your order before 1pm (provided your items are in stock) and select one of our same day delivery options 'Evening Delivery' or 'Urgent 3-hour Delivery' in the checkout. T&C's apply. Learn more about Same Day Delivery.

Shipping Costs

Shipping costs vary based on your location and the items being shipped and in some cases shipping may even be FREE.

To calculate what the shipping costs will be for your order, add the items you are interested in to your cart, view the Shopping Cart page, and select your 'Delivery Area' to calculate the shipping cost.

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All orders shipped by PB Tech are sent via a courier with a signature required for each delivery. In some cases, and only where you have given the courier company permission to leave orders at a designated location, your order may be delivered without requiring a signature. All orders sent by PB Tech are fully insured in the unlikely event that your item(s) are damaged or go missing in transit.

1 Hour Store Pick-up / Click & Collect

You can pick-up your online order from any of our stores nationwide. You can select which store you want to pick up from at the checkout. Provided the store you select has stock and there's no hold-ups with payment we will have your order ready within 1 hour (during normal trading hours for that store) otherwise it may take up to 5 working days to transfer the stock to the store so your order can be fulfilled. Learn more about our Click & Collect process.

Overseas Shipments

PB Tech regularly ships overseas to Australia and beyond. If you are located in Australia, you can order directly from our Australian site www.pbtech.com/au. If you are from another country you can order from www.pbtech.com

Returns & Warranty

7 day right of exchange

If you change your mind after making a purchase, or realise you have ordered the incorrect item, you can enjoy the peace of mind that we offer a 7 day exchange policy.

To exchange a product, goods must be sealed and unopened, with packaging in original condition, accompanied by a valid receipt dated no more than 7 calendar days from when you request an exchange. A 20% restocking fee may be applied where goods are not returned in sealed, original packaging condition.

If there is not a suitable product that can be exchanged for your returned item you will be offered a credit on your account or gift card based on the value paid at the time of purchase. Items purchased on finance cannot be exchanged for a gift card.

 

Hassle free warranty service

If your product develops a fault within the manufacturer warranty period, you can either contact the manufacturer directly (some manufacturers provide a high level of warranty service - including free pickup or in some cases onsite repair), or return to one of our services centres / stores. Where the product has been directly imported by PB Tech, you need to contact us directly or present the product at any one of our service centres / stores together with your proof of purchase.

If your product develops a fault outside of the manufacturer warranty or PB Tech warranty period, we offer a full repair service and are an authorised repair agent for leading brands such as Samsung, HP, Toshiba, Lenovo and more.

 

Returning a product / making a warranty claim

To contact the manufacturer directly to troubleshoot your product or to request a warranty repair, please view the list of manufacturer / brand warranty contacts (for products imported directly by PB Tech please return to us directly by completing our request a return form).

To return a product to PB Tech directly, please complete our request a return form.

Or view our returns policy for more information.

MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-005NZ 8" FHD+ 120Hz Touch Handheld Gaming System Intel Core Ultra 7 258V - 32GB RAM - 1TB NVMe SSD - Intel Arc Graphics - WiFi 7 + BT5.4 - MicroSD Reader - USB 4 - FPR - Windows 11 Home - 1 Year Warranty

Redesigned for portable computing!
  • Brand: MSI
  • MPN: 9S7-1T5211-005
  • Part #: TABMSI82005
  • UPC:824142393345
Clearance price $1,625.22 Excluding GST Clearance price $1,869.00 Including GST

Date Created: 17:22, 18-09-2025
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/TABMSI82005/MSI-Claw-8-AI-A2VM-005NZ-Handheld-Gaming-System-8
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Features

Claw 8 AI+ Copilot+ PC

- Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V
- Windows 11 Home
- Ergonomic design for an optimal gaming experience.
- 8" FHD+ (1920 x 1200), Touchscreen, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 100% sRGB(Typical), 500nits(Typical), VRR, IPS-Level panel.
- Hall Effect Analog triggers and sticks built to last with microscopic precision.
- Best-in-class 80Whr battery capacity.
- Revolutionary Cooler Boost HyperFlow technology redirects airflow to cool internal components.
- Exclusive Macro Keys cast your ult with just one click.
- Swift transfers and extensive connectivity with 2x Thunderbolt™ 4.
- MSI Center M provides dedicated interface designed for handheld devices with easy-to-use settings.
- MSI AI Engine adjusts various system settings automatically that best fit your needs.

The Claw's got a good grip, especially with the all-new Claw 8 AI+. Powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) for enhanced efficiency and featuring Intel® XeSS technology, it delivers exceptional performance. With its immersive 8-inch display and 80Whr battery capacity, the Claw 8 AI+ ensures a comprehensive and unrestricted user experience.

 

REDESIGNED FOR PORTABLE COMPUTING, Up to Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V

Through the redesigned architecture built prioritizing power efficiency, the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 processor 258V delivers vastly improved performance-per-watt, lower power consumption, and a new NPU for faster AI acceleration and local inference. Whether you're into gaming, content creation, or heavy multitasking, it is capable of handling portable computing tasks with performance and high efficiency

 

MINI-PC WITH COPILOT+ PC EXPERIENCE*

Enjoy Claw 8 AI+ as a versatile mini-PC with Copilot assistance to maximize efficiency while gaming, working and creating.

 

Immersive yet Portable

Dive into the ultimate gaming experience with our 8-inch premium 120Hz gaming display, with exceptional color reproduction and smooth action.

 

Game Fancier & Easier

Featuring RGB lighting adorning the analog sticks and ABXY buttons on both sides, the Claw effortlessly exudes the perfect gaming style. Tailor it to your preferences and enjoy watching the lights dance to your favorite tunes!

 

Revolutionary Airflow: Cooled from within

MSI Claw's revolutionary intraflow thermal design redirects parts of the airflow to also cool the internals, keeping all components cool so you can game longer.

 

Tailored Software for Ease of Use

The new MSI Center M brings a visual overhaul that provides a more intuitive experience. The quick settings now comes with a more refined layout for faster, easier feature accesses.

 

Hall Effect Analog Sticks & Triggers

Outfitted with Hall Effect Analog Sticks & Triggers, built to last with microscopic precision.

 

Endless Expandability

Unlock versatility with the support of 2 Thunderbolt™ 4 ports: Connect to an external display while charging; Connect two displays at the same time, or an external GPU for more graphics power. Hassle-free mini-PC experience awaits with the expanded connectivity.

 

Best-in-Class Battery Life

Unlock exceptional gaming endurance with our breakthrough battery capacity. It's where efficient power meets robust performance-more game, less charge.

 

Immersive & True Audio Experience

Delivers immersive, accurate audio placement for gamers, giving you the competitive edge.

 

WI-FI 7

Wi-Fi 7 offers multi-gigabit performance, reaching peak speeds of 5.8 Gbps on 5 and 6GHz connections. With 320MHz channel bandwidths, it delivers substantial throughput gains. Enjoy ultra-low 2ms latency and jitter-free experiences across multiple links. The 6GHz spectrum provides additional capacity for enhanced performance.

Specifications

OS

Windows 11 Pro

CPU

Intel® Core™ Ultra 7-258V

CPU Speed

2.2-4.8 GHz

Color

Black

Screen Size

8" FHD+(1920x1200) 120Hz 100% sRGB IPS-level Touch Screen

Resolution

(1920x1200)
16:10

GPU

Intel® Arc Graphics 140V
8 Xe2-Cores

Keyboard

Hall Effect Joysticks and Triggers

Speaker

2x2W Speakers Hi-Res

Memory

32GB
LPDDR5x-8533MHz

HDD Capacity

1TB NVMe SSD Gen4x4 2230

HDD Interface

NVMe

TPM

Power button

WLAN

Killer WiFi 7 BE1750

Bluetooth

BT 5.4

Card Reader

Micro SD 4.0

Type-C Port

2x Thunderbolt™ 4

Audio Port

1 Audio Combo (1/8")

AC Power Adaptor

65W

Battery Pack

6 cell (80Whr) Li-Ion

Dimension

11.77" x 4.96" x 0.94"

Weight

1.75

Date Created: 17:22, 18-09-2025
Product URL: https://www.pbtech.co.nz/product/TABMSI82005/MSI-Claw-8-AI-A2VM-005NZ-Handheld-Gaming-System-8