MSI releases new Claw 8 EX gaming handheld with cheaper pricing and Intel Arc B370 graphics
MSI has officially announced the launch of a new Claw 8 EX gaming handheld globally. To recap, the new model initially appeared at third-party retailers in early September. While MSI then released its second Claw 8 EX model in China a few weeks later, it did not acknowledge the device's existence in other markets.
As expected, this new release departs from the existing Claw 8 EX in two key areas. On the one hand, MSI has switched colours from Void Purple to Luminous Blue. On the other hand, the new Claw 8 EX features the Intel Arc G3 and Arc B370 graphics, a less powerful alternative to the Arc G3 Extreme and Arc B390 graphics found in MSI's original model that we reviewed earlier this year.
According to our benchmarks, the Intel Arc G3 delivers roughly 6% worse in-game performance than the Intel Arc G3 Extreme. Nonetheless, MSI has priced the former at 16% less in the US. Specifically, the new Claw 8 EX can be purchased for $1,499, a $300 drop from the original Claw 8 EX.
MSI's new handheld also comes with 512 GB of storage, as well as 32 GB of RAM. Moreover, the company continues to install the 80 Wh battery and 500-nit IPS display from the older Claw 8 EX with a 120 Hz VRR refresh rate. Currently, the new Claw 8 EX is available to purchase from Amazon, B&H Photo Video, Excaliber PC, MicroCenter, Newegg and MSI directly. Unfortunately, pricing and availability remain unknown for other markets at the time of publication.
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