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Business Standard
20-05-2025
- Business Standard
MSI unveils AMD Ryzen-powered Claw A8 gaming handheld at Computex 2025
Taiwanese electronics brand MSI has officially unveiled a new variant of its Claw A8 handheld gaming device at Computex 2025, this time powered by AMD's Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor. The new model will offer up to 24GB of DDR5 RAM, slightly less than the 32GB available on the Intel-powered version. The AMD-powered Claw A8 BZ2EM marks MSI's entry into offering dual chipset options for its gaming handheld line-up. While the Intel version is already on the market, the AMD edition expands the line-up to give consumers more hardware flexibility. MSI has not yet disclosed pricing details or the expected launch date for the AMD version of the Claw A8. MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM: Details The MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM is a handheld gaming device equipped with some powerful hardware under the hood. According to a report by The Verge, MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM's core is the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, paired with an AMD Radeon 890M GPU. The system reportedly supports up to 24GB of RAM. The device is likely to feature an 8-inch full HD (1080p) display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support. Storage options will reportedly include a single M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot along with a microSD card reader, providing flexibility for expanding game libraries and media. According to the report, MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM will be shipped with a 80Wh battery and will run on Windows 11 Home, giving users access to a full desktop operating environment. Despite its performance capabilities, the device will reportedly be relatively compact and portable, measuring 299.5 x 126.2 x 24mm and weighing in at 765 grams. MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM: Expected specifications Display: 8-inch, 1080p, 120Hz, VRR Processor: AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU: AMD Radeon 890M RAM: Up to 24GB Storage: 1x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) and 1x microSD card reader Battery: 80Wh Operating System: Windows 11 Home Dimensions: 299.5 x 126.2 x 24mm Weight: 765g
Tom's Guide
19-05-2025
- Tom's Guide
MSI Claw A8 packs an AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme — the rumors were true
Recently, rumors began to circulate that MSI was releasing another handheld gaming PC with an AMD chip under the hood. It turns out that those rumors were totally true, as the company has unveiled a new 8-inch handheld with the full name MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM. The new gaming handheld features a powerful AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme processor, an AMD Radeon 890M and as much as 24GB of RAM. This release comes about six months after the Intel-based version of the company's gaming handhelds hit the market. Sure, it's the mobile versions of those chips, but that still makes the MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM a viable Steam Deck alternative that's worth keeping an eye on coming out of Computex 2025. Other notable specs include an 8-inch display with a 1080p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, VRR and up to 500 nits brightness. There's an M.2 2280 SSD in various sizes available for fast loading times. Processor AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme GPU AMD Radeon 890M RAM Up to 24GB Display 8", 1080p, 120Hz, VRR Storage 1x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) and 1x microSD card reader Battery 80Wh Operating System Windows 11 Home Wireless connectivity 299.5 x 126.2 x 24mm (11.79 x 4.97 x 0.94) Weight 765g The 80Wh battery is another standout feature. The original Steam Deck featured a 40Wh battery, and the Steam Deck OLED has a 50Wh cell. This should provide much more juice to keep MSI's large handheld running. Of course, we'll need to test it to see how good the battery life is, but it sounds promising. Unfortunately, while a bunch of information about the new MSI Steam Deck competitor was announced, the pricing and availability were not. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
