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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Gets a New Arc G3 Model in Luminous Blue
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If you’ve been eyeing a premium handheld but your bank account has been staging a protest, MSI might have just thrown you a bone.
A new configuration of the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has surfaced, and it’s all about making the tech a little more accessible. While the high-end “Extreme” model is a powerhouse, this new variant swaps in the standard Intel Arc G3 SoC and the Arc B370 iGPU. To sweeten the deal (or perhaps offset the hardware dip), it also comes in a fresh “Luminous Blue” colorway.
Here is the quick breakdown of the trade-offs:
- The Good: It’s $300 cheaper than the top-tier model, sitting at a more palatable $1,499.
- The Compromise: You’ll get 512GB of storage instead of the usual 1TB.
- The Constant: You still get that gorgeous 8-inch 120Hz display and 32GB of RAM.
The real catch? Availability. The Claw has been notoriously difficult to find since its launch, with retailers constantly running dry. We’re crossing our fingers that this new blue beauty actually hits the shelves—and stays there.