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MSI Claw A1M
A1M is the 7-inch 1080p/120Hz Intel Claw: Ultra 7 155H (or Ultra 5 135H), 16GB LPDDR5-6400, 53Wh, single TB4, 675g.
Product images
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensed500 nits / 100% sRGB typical come from MSI’s CES 2024 US news post, accessed 2026-09-19.
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In short
A1M is the 7-inch 1080p/120Hz Intel Claw: Ultra 7 155H (or Ultra 5 135H), 16GB LPDDR5-6400, 53Wh, single TB4, 675g. Buy it for that first-gen sheet. Skip it if you want Claw 8 AI+’s 8-inch 1200p / 32GB / 80Wh / dual TB4.
Who it is for
- Windows buyers looking up the original 7-inch Claw A1M leftover / used sheet.
- People comparing Meteor Lake-class Ultra 7 155H / Arc (8 Xe-cores on US SKU rows) against Claw 8 AI+ Lunar Lake.
- Shoppers who want Hall-effect controls and Killer Wi-Fi 7 on a 53Wh 7-inch chassis.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants Claw 8 AI+ (8-inch 1200p, 32GB, 80Wh, dual TB4) or Claw 7 AI+ (Lunar Lake 32GB / 54.5Wh / dual TB4).
- SteamOS-first buyers. A1M ships Windows 11 Home.
- People who need a published TDP or gameplay-hour range.
- Buyers who assume every A1M is 32GB. US SKU rows we opened are 16GB; the family table’s “Max 32GB” is a ceiling, not the sold US config.
Key differentiators
- First MSI Claw: 7-inch 1080p 120Hz IPS-level touch, 675g, black.
- US SKUs: Ultra 7 155H (1.4–4.8GHz) or Ultra 5 135H (1.2–4.6GHz); Arc Graphics 8 Xe-cores on those US rows.
- 53Wh + single Thunderbolt 4 + Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750.
- Hall-effect sticks/triggers, M1/M2, fingerprint — no trackpads.
Caveats
- This hub locks US 16GB SKUs. Family “Max 32GB” is not a promise that a 32GB US A1M exists.
- Ultra 7 vs Ultra 5 share the page — do not mix clocks.
- 500 nits comes from the CES 2024 MSI USA post, not the short A1MX comparison table.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested A1M.
Handheld-category specs
Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | US SKUs: Intel Core Ultra 7 155H (1.4–4.8GHz) or Core Ultra 5 135H (1.2–4.6GHz). Family table: up to Ultra 7 with Intel AI Boost (NPU). | MSI US Claw A1M Specification SKU table; MSI A1MX SpecificationThis hub’s Extreme-style sentences are Ultra 7 155H unless a sentence says Ultra 5. |
| GPU | Intel Arc Graphics. US SKU rows print Arc Graphics 8 Xe-cores. | MSI US Claw A1M Specification; MSI A1MX Specification |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 on US SKU rows. Family table also prints LPDDR5-6400 Max 32GB — treat Max as a ceiling. | MSI US Claw A1M Specification; MSI A1MX Specification |
| Storage | 512GB or 1TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 2230 (US SKU rows). Family table: 1× M.2 2230 slot. | MSI US Claw A1M Specification; MSI A1MX Specification |
| Expandable storage | microSD card reader plus the replaceable 2230 SSD | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Display size | 7-inch | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Display type | IPS-level touchscreen | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Display resolution | 1920 × 1080 (FHD, 16:9) | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | 500 nits typical (MSI USA CES 2024 news post). Not printed on the short A1MX comparison table. | MSI USA CES 2024 Claw unveil postManufacturer nits claim, not a measured outdoor reading. |
| HDR / color (OEM) | 100% sRGB typical on US SKU rows and the CES 2024 post. HDR10 is not named. | MSI US Claw A1M Specification; MSI USA CES 2024 post |
| 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 A1MX Specification |
| Trackpads | None | MSI Claw A1MX Specification (no trackpad row) |
| Gyro / motion | 6-axis IMU (CES 2024 post lists 6-axis IMU + vibration motor) | MSI USA CES 2024 Claw unveil post |
| Haptics | HD haptics | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Rear / grip buttons | Macro buttons M1/M2 | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Battery capacity | 6-cell 53Wh Li-ion / Li-polymer | MSI Claw A1MX Specification; MSI US SKU table |
| Battery life (OEM) | Hours-of-gameplay not published on the Specification table (accessed 2026-09-19) | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Charging (OEM) | 65W USB-C PD adapter | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Store / ecosystem | Windows 11 storefronts + MSI Center M. Not SteamOS. | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Weight | 675 g with battery | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Dimensions | 294 × 117 × 21.2 mm (US table also prints 11.57 × 4.61 × 0.83 in) | MSI Claw A1MX Specification; MSI US SKU table |
| Chassis / form | Integrated handheld, black | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Finishes | Black | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Cooling | Internal cooling; no named TDP/thermal row on the Specification table (accessed 2026-09-19) | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| Ports | 1× Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort / Power Delivery 3.0); microSD; 3.5mm combo jack. CES post: fingerprint in the power button. | MSI Claw A1MX Specification; MSI USA CES 2024 post |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Intel Killer BE Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 (US rows: Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750) | MSI Claw A1MX Specification; MSI US SKU table |
| Speakers / audio | 2× 2W speakers; array microphone; combo jack. CES post: Hi-Res audio ready. | MSI Claw A1MX Specification; MSI USA CES 2024 post |
| Dock / TV output | DisplayPort over the single Thunderbolt 4 port | MSI Claw A1MX Specification |
| US MSRP (launch) | Not published | MSI Claw A1MX SpecificationDo not invent a launch price from a retailer. |
| Price band | Windows handheld (US list unpublished on spec sheet) | Derived from missing US list on spec table |
| Announced | CES 2024 (MSI USA unveil post) | MSI USA CES 2024 Claw unveil post |
| Availability | Original A1M generation. Claw 8 AI+ is the later 8-inch family. | MSI Specification pages, accessed 2026-09-19 |
MSI Claw A1M extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Ultra 5 135H SKU | US table includes Claw A1M-052US: Ultra 5 135H, 1.2–4.6GHz, 16GB, 512GB. Do not use 155H clocks on that config. | MSI US Claw A1M Specification |
| Fingerprint | Fingerprint security; CES post places the sensor in the power button | MSI Claw A1MX Specification; MSI USA CES 2024 post |
| Intel XeSS | Marketed on MSI store / unveil copy. Treat as OEM feature language, not a frame-rate warranty. | MSI store / CES 2024 copy |
| Not Claw 8 AI+ | Claw 8 AI+ is `/handhelds/msi-claw-8-ai-plus/` — 8-inch 1200p, 32GB LPDDR5x-8533, 80Wh, dual TB4. | MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
| Not Claw 7 AI+ | Claw 7 AI+ A2VM is `/handhelds/msi-claw-7-ai-plus/` — Lunar Lake Ultra 7 Series 2, 32GB LPDDR5x-8533, 54.5Wh, dual TB4. A1M is Meteor Lake 16GB / 53Wh / single TB4. | MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VMX Specification |
Overview
MSI Claw A1M is the original 7-inch Claw. Official rows: up to Ultra 7 (US: 155H or 135H), Arc Graphics, 16GB LPDDR5-6400 on US SKUs, 7-inch 1080p 120Hz, 53Wh, single Thunderbolt 4, 675g, Windows 11 Home.
We have not bench-tested this unit.
Claw 8 AI+ stays on /handhelds/msi-claw-8-ai-plus/.
Display
7-inch FHD 16:9, 120Hz, IPS-level touch. US rows / CES: 100% sRGB typical; CES: 500 nits typical.
SoC, RAM, and storage
| MSI’s words | Claw A1M (US lock) |
|---|---|
| CPU | Ultra 7 155H 1.4–4.8GHz (or Ultra 5 135H 1.2–4.6GHz) |
| GPU | Arc Graphics, 8 Xe-cores on US rows |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 512GB or 1TB 2230 + microSD |
| TDP | Not published |
Controls
Hall-effect sticks and triggers, RGB ABXY, D-pad, bumpers, MSI Center M, M1/M2, HD haptics, 6-axis IMU, fingerprint in the power button (CES). No trackpads.
Battery and charging
53Wh 6-cell. 65W PD. No gameplay-hour row.
OS and dock
Windows 11 Home. DisplayPort over the single Thunderbolt 4 port.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | A1M | Claw 7 AI+ | Claw 8 AI+ | 2023 Ally |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel | 7” 1080p 120Hz | 7” 1080p 120Hz | 8” 1200p VRR | 7” 1080p 120Hz |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 (US) | 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 | 32GB LPDDR5x-8533 | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Battery | 53Wh | 54.5Wh | 80Wh | 40Wh |
| Ports | 1× TB4 | 2× TB4 | 2× TB4 | XG Mobile + USB-C |
| Wireless | Killer Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
US list is not published on the Specification table. Do not invent one.
Sources
- MSI — Claw A1MX Specification — accessed 2026-09-19
- MSI USA — Claw A1M SKU Specification table — accessed 2026-09-19
- MSI USA — CES 2024 Claw unveil (500 nits / 100% sRGB typical) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is this Claw 8 AI+?
No. Claw 8 AI+ is `/handhelds/msi-claw-8-ai-plus/`.
16GB or 32GB?
US SKU rows we opened are 16GB LPDDR5-6400. The family table’s Max 32GB is a ceiling. Do not write 32GB as the sold US A1M without a SKU that prints it.
Ultra 7 or Ultra 5?
Both exist on the US table. This hub’s default sentences are Ultra 7 155H.
What TDP does MSI publish?
None. Keep the key as Not published.
Official product page: MSI Claw A1M. Tech specs: MSI Claw A1M specs.