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MSI Claw 7 AI+

Claw 7 AI+ is the 7-inch 1080p/120Hz Lunar Lake Claw: Ultra 7 Series 2 / Arc 140V, 32GB LPDDR5x-8533, 54.5Wh, dual TB4, 675g.

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In short

Claw 7 AI+ is the 7-inch 1080p/120Hz Lunar Lake Claw: Ultra 7 Series 2 / Arc 140V, 32GB LPDDR5x-8533, 54.5Wh, dual TB4, 675g. Buy it for that MSI sheet. Skip it if you wanted first-gen A1M (16GB / 53Wh / single TB4) or Claw 8 AI+ (8-inch 1200p / 80Wh / Wi-Fi 7).

Who it is for

  • Windows buyers who want a 7-inch 1080p Lunar Lake Claw with 32GB on-package memory and dual Thunderbolt 4.
  • People comparing Claw 7 AI+ against leftover A1M (Meteor Lake 16GB / 53Wh / one TB4) without mixing the sheets.
  • Shoppers who want Hall-effect sticks/triggers and M1/M2 macros on a 54.5Wh 7-inch chassis.

Who should skip it

  • Anyone who wants SteamOS as the shipped OS. MSI lists Windows 11 Home.
  • Buyers of first-gen Claw A1M (Ultra 7 155H / 16GB / 53Wh / single TB4). That is `/handhelds/msi-claw-a1m/`.
  • People who want the 8-inch 1200p / 80Wh / Wi-Fi 7 Claw 8 AI+ sheet.
  • Anyone who needs a published TDP wattage, gameplay-hour curve, or US MSRP. The Specification table omits all three.

Key differentiators

  • Intel Core Ultra 7 Series 2 + Arc 140V + 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 on package (Copilot+ PC footnote).
  • 7-inch 1920×1080 120Hz IPS-level touch; MSI news/store blocks add 500 nits typical, 100% sRGB, and VRR.
  • 54.5Wh 6-cell and dual Thunderbolt 4 — not A1M’s 53Wh / one TB4.
  • Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 on the standard A2VM table (Super Pack names Killer AX Wi-Fi 6E). Not Claw 8’s Wi-Fi 7.

Caveats

  • Family Specification says “up to” Ultra 7 Series 2. Sold store SKUs we opened print 258V / 512GB. Quote the SKU.
  • 500 nits / 100% sRGB / VRR are on MSI news and regional store blocks, not every cell of the short A2VMX comparison table.
  • Super Pack lists a 100W PD adapter; standard A2VM lists 65W. Same 54.5Wh pack.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested this unit. US MSRP is unpublished on the spec table.

Handheld-category specs

Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).

MSI Claw 7 AI+ — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APUUp to Intel Core Ultra 7 processor (Series 2) with up to 47 NPU TOPS (119 total AI TOPS). Sold store SKUs we opened print Core Ultra 7 258V.MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification; MSI store / news A2VM blocks
GPUUp to Intel Arc 140VMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
RAM32GB LPDDR5x-8533 memory on packageMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Storage1× M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4 slot. Regional store SKUs we opened print 512GB.MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification; MSI regional store A2VM blocks
Expandable storagemicroSD card reader plus the replaceable 2230 SSDMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Display size7-inchMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Display typeIPS-level touchscreenMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Display resolution1920 × 1080 (FHD, 16:9)MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Refresh rate120Hz. MSI news / store blocks also name VRR on the 7-inch panel.MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification; MSI Claw 7/8 AI+ news post
Peak brightness (OEM)500 nits typical on MSI’s Claw 7/8 AI+ news post and regional store blocks. Not printed on the short A2VMX comparison table.MSI Claw 7/8 AI+ news post; MSI regional store A2VMManufacturer nits claim, not a measured outdoor reading.
HDR / color (OEM)100% sRGB typical on MSI news and regional store blocks. HDR10 is not named on those tables.MSI Claw 7/8 AI+ news post; MSI regional store A2VM
ControlsRGB ABXY; D-pad; RGB Hall-effect analog sticks; Hall-effect analog triggers; bumpers; View; Menu; MSI Center M; Quick Settings; M1/M2 macrosMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
TrackpadsNoneMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification (no trackpad row)
Gyro / motion6-axis IMUMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
HapticsHD hapticsMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Rear / grip buttonsMacro buttons M1/M2MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Battery capacity6-cell 54.5WhMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Battery life (OEM)Hours-of-gameplay not published on the Specification table (accessed 2026-09-19)MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX SpecificationDo not invent a Deck-style 3–12 hour range.
Charging (OEM)65W USB-C PD adapter on standard A2VM; 100W PD on Super Pack. Inclusion/region varies.MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Operating systemWindows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC footnote on the spec page)MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Store / ecosystemWindows 11 storefronts + MSI Center M. Spec/store blocks also footnote one month of PC Game Pass (terms / market limits). Not SteamOS.MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Weight675 g with batteryMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Dimensions290 × 117 × 21.2 mmMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Chassis / formIntegrated handheld, blackMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
FinishesBlack on the A2VM comparison tableMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
CoolingInternal cooling; no named TDP/thermal row on the Specification table (accessed 2026-09-19). Some regional store copy names Cooler Boost HyperFlow — quote that store page, not this spec table.MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Ports2× Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0); microSD; 3.5mm combo jackMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 on the standard A2VM table. Super Pack names Intel Killer AX Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3.MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Speakers / audio2× 2W speakers; array microphone; combo audio jack. MSI news also lists DTS and Hi-Res Audio support.MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification; MSI Claw 7/8 AI+ news post
Dock / TV outputDisplayPort over both Thunderbolt 4 portsMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
US MSRP (launch)Not publishedMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX SpecificationDo not invent a US street price from regional stores.
Price bandFlagship Intel handheld (US list unpublished on spec sheet)Derived from missing US list on spec table
Announced2025 A2VM / A2VMX Copilot+ PC 7-inch handheld (MSI Claw 7/8 AI+ news post)MSI Claw 7/8 AI+ news post
AvailabilityCurrent A2VM / A2VMX 7-inch retail family (accessed 2026-09-19)MSI Specification pages

MSI Claw 7 AI+ extras

Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.

MSI Claw 7 AI+ extras
AttributeValueSource / note
NPU / AI TOPSUp to 47 NPU TOPS (119 total AI TOPS) on the Specification CPU lineMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Copilot+ PCSpec page labels Copilot+ PC. MSI footnote: experiences vary by device/market and may require updates.MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification footnote
Super Pack adapterSuper Pack config lists 100W PD instead of 65W. Same 54.5Wh battery on the comparison table.MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Fingerprint1× fingerprint sensor / fingerprint securityMSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification
Not Claw A1MA1M is the Meteor Lake 7-inch hub at `/handhelds/msi-claw-a1m/` — Ultra 7 155H / Ultra 5 135H, 16GB LPDDR5-6400, 53Wh, single TB4, 294 × 117 × 21.2 mm.MSI Claw A1MX Specification
Not Claw 8 AI+Claw 8 AI+ is `/handhelds/msi-claw-8-ai-plus/` — 8-inch 1200p VRR, 80Wh, Wi-Fi 7, 795g.MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VMX Specification

Overview

MSI Claw 7 AI+ is the 7-inch Lunar Lake Claw. Official Specification rows: up to Core Ultra 7 Series 2 / Arc 140V, 32GB LPDDR5x-8533, 7-inch 1080p 120Hz IPS-level touch, 54.5Wh, dual Thunderbolt 4, Wi-Fi 6E, 675g, Windows 11 Home.

We have not bench-tested this unit.

Do not paste A1M’s 16GB / 53Wh / single TB4 rows, or Claw 8 AI+’s 8-inch 1200p / 80Wh / Wi-Fi 7 rows, onto this page.

Display

7-inch IPS-level touch, 1920×1080, 120Hz. MSI news: 500 nits typical, 100% sRGB typical, VRR. HDR10 is not named.

SoC, RAM, and storage

MSI’s wordsClaw 7 AI+ A2VM
CPUUp to Ultra 7 Series 2 (store/news: 258V)
GPUUp to Arc 140V
RAM32GB LPDDR5x-8533 on package
Storage1× 2230 PCIe Gen4 (store blocks: 512GB)
TDPNot published

Controls

Hall-effect sticks and triggers, RGB ABXY, M1/M2, 6-axis IMU, HD haptics, fingerprint. No trackpads.

Battery and charging

6-cell 54.5Wh. 65W PD standard; 100W on Super Pack. No OEM gameplay-hour row.

OS and dock

Windows 11 Home + MSI Center M. DisplayPort over both Thunderbolt 4 ports. Not SteamOS.

How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)

Desk fact (OEM)Claw 7 AI+Claw A1MClaw 8 AI+
Panel7” 1080p 120Hz7” 1080p 120Hz8” 1200p 48–120Hz VRR
RAM32GB LPDDR5x-853316GB LPDDR5-6400 (US SKUs)32GB LPDDR5x-8533
Battery54.5Wh53Wh80Wh
Ports2× TB41× TB42× TB4
WirelessWi-Fi 6E / BT 5.3Killer Wi-Fi 7 / BT 5.4Wi-Fi 7 / BT 5.4
Weight675g675g795g

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

US list Not published on the Specification table, 19 September 2026. Do not invent a cart total from a regional store.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Is this Claw A1M?

No. A1M is `/handhelds/msi-claw-a1m/` — Meteor Lake, 16GB, 53Wh, one Thunderbolt 4. This hub is Lunar Lake Series 2, 32GB, 54.5Wh, dual TB4.

Is this Claw 8 AI+?

No. Claw 8 AI+ is `/handhelds/msi-claw-8-ai-plus/` — 8-inch 1200p, 80Wh, Wi-Fi 7, 795g.

What TDP does MSI publish?

None on the Specification table. Keep the key as Not published.

How long does the battery last?

MSI publishes 54.5Wh. It does not publish a gameplay-hour range on the spec table.

What is the US price?

Not published on the Specification table. Do not invent a street price from a regional store.

Official product page: MSI Claw 7 AI+. Tech specs: MSI Claw 7 AI+ specs.