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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 US MSRP is unpublished on the spec table.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).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | Up 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 |
| GPU | Up to Intel Arc 140V | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 memory on package | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Storage | 1× 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 storage | microSD card reader plus the replaceable 2230 SSD | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Display size | 7-inch | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Display type | IPS-level touchscreen | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Display resolution | 1920 × 1080 (FHD, 16:9) | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz. 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 |
| Controls | RGB ABXY; D-pad; RGB Hall-effect analog sticks; Hall-effect analog triggers; bumpers; View; Menu; MSI Center M; Quick Settings; M1/M2 macros | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Trackpads | None | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification (no trackpad row) |
| Gyro / motion | 6-axis IMU | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Haptics | HD haptics | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Rear / grip buttons | Macro buttons M1/M2 | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Battery capacity | 6-cell 54.5Wh | MSI 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 system | Windows 11 Home (Copilot+ PC footnote on the spec page) | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Store / ecosystem | Windows 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 |
| Weight | 675 g with battery | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Dimensions | 290 × 117 × 21.2 mm | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Chassis / form | Integrated handheld, black | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Finishes | Black on the A2VM comparison table | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Cooling | Internal 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 |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0); microSD; 3.5mm combo jack | MSI 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 / audio | 2× 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 output | DisplayPort over both Thunderbolt 4 ports | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| US MSRP (launch) | Not published | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX SpecificationDo not invent a US street price from regional stores. |
| Price band | Flagship Intel handheld (US list unpublished on spec sheet) | Derived from missing US list on spec table |
| Announced | 2025 A2VM / A2VMX Copilot+ PC 7-inch handheld (MSI Claw 7/8 AI+ news post) | MSI Claw 7/8 AI+ news post |
| Availability | Current 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.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| NPU / AI TOPS | Up to 47 NPU TOPS (119 total AI TOPS) on the Specification CPU line | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Copilot+ PC | Spec page labels Copilot+ PC. MSI footnote: experiences vary by device/market and may require updates. | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification footnote |
| Super Pack adapter | Super Pack config lists 100W PD instead of 65W. Same 54.5Wh battery on the comparison table. | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Fingerprint | 1× fingerprint sensor / fingerprint security | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Not Claw A1M | A1M 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 words | Claw 7 AI+ A2VM |
|---|---|
| CPU | Up to Ultra 7 Series 2 (store/news: 258V) |
| GPU | Up to Arc 140V |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 on package |
| Storage | 1× 2230 PCIe Gen4 (store blocks: 512GB) |
| TDP | Not 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 A1M | Claw 8 AI+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | 7” 1080p 120Hz | 7” 1080p 120Hz | 8” 1200p 48–120Hz VRR |
| RAM | 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 (US SKUs) | 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 |
| Battery | 54.5Wh | 53Wh | 80Wh |
| Ports | 2× TB4 | 1× TB4 | 2× TB4 |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E / BT 5.3 | Killer Wi-Fi 7 / BT 5.4 | Wi-Fi 7 / BT 5.4 |
| Weight | 675g | 675g | 795g |
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
- MSI — Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification — accessed 2026-09-19
- MSI — Claw 8 AI+ & Claw 7 AI+ available-now news (500 nits / 258V / VRR) — accessed 2026-09-19
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.