Key Takeaways
1. The MSI Claw A8 has not yet received an official global release date, but it has launched in China.
2. The Claw A8 is priced at CNY 6,999 in China and is now available for pre-order in Taiwan at TWD 27,900 (approximately $950).
3. The Claw A8 is powered by AMD’s Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU, allowing early users to compare it with Intel-based models.
4. The pricing of the Claw A8 is lower than the Claw 8 AI+, which is listed at $999, despite its enhanced storage capabilities.
5. The Claw A8 may be priced between the Claw 7 AI+ ($899) and Claw 8 AI+ ($999) when it eventually reaches North America and other markets.
The latest MSI Claw still hasn’t been given an official release date for the global market. However, VideoCardz has spotted the device popping up in another country, marking its first step into international waters.
Recent Launch in China
To give some background, the Claw A8 made its debut in China earlier this month, priced at CNY 6,999. Shortly after that, MSI’s first gaming handheld powered by AMD began shipping, providing early users an opportunity to compare the Claw A8 with its Ryzen Z2 Extreme APU against other options, such as the Intel Lunar Lake-based Claw 8 AI+ (currently listed at $999 on Amazon).
Pre-Orders in Taiwan
Currently, the Claw A8 is available for pre-order in Taiwan at TWD 27,900, which roughly translates to about $950. Notably, this pre-order price is lower than that of the Claw 8 AI+ in both its Sandstorm and Polar Tempest versions, with MSI pricing the latter differently due to its enhanced storage capabilities.
Comparison with Other Models
In comparison, the new MSI Claw comes at a much higher price than the original 7-inch model and its Lunar Lake-based successor, which are only available in select regions. It seems that when the Claw A8 finally reaches North America and other markets, it will likely be priced between MSI’s two Lunar Lake gaming handhelds. To provide some context, MSI charges $899 for the Claw 7 AI+ and $999 for the Claw 8 AI+ in the US. Sadly, there is no clear indication of when the Claw A8 will leave Asia for other locations.
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