The MSI Claw is coming sooner rather than later and we’re showing you the expected retailers and pre order information that you need to know. Chiefly, the fact that the Intel Arc-powered Windows 11 handheld is officially coming later this month. Depending on where you are in the world, this could mean a matter of days or weeks; keep reading to find out all you need to know as everything will be revealed.
MSI Claw key info
So, MSI is releasing a handheld, but what’s it got to offer? Well, the MSI Claw consists of a 7″ FHD screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate, with a form factor that’s not too dissimilar from other handheld PCs such as the ROG Ally. It’s flanked by curved ergonomic hand grips and a standard front-facing button layout that features MSI ‘Mystic Light’ RGB, as well as the advantageous Hall Effect Triggers and Joysticks.
However, the Claw’s most notable distinction is its internal hardware: as opposed to the AMD Z1 Extreme chipset used across most other popular handhelds, the MSI Claw uses a Meteor Lake Intel Ultra processor and Intel Arc integrated graphics. Like the ROG Ally and Legion Go, the Claw natively runs Windows 11, and runs its own custom UI overlay.
MSI Claw models list
| Feature | MSI Claw A1M-050US | MSI Claw A1M-051US | MSI Claw A1M-052US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | $749 | $699 |
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7-155H 1.4 – 4.8 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 7-155H 1.4 – 4.8 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 5-135H 1.2 – 4.6 GHz |
| Storage | 1TB PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2230 | 512GB PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2230 | 512GB PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2230 |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5-6400MHz | 16GB LPDDR5-6400MHz | 16GB LPDDR5-6400MHz |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| Display | 7″ FHD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz Refresh Rate | 7″ FHD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz Refresh Rate | 7″ FHD (1920 x 1080), 120 Hz Refresh Rate |
| Wi-Fi | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750(x) for Claw | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750(x) for Claw | Intel Killer Wi-Fi 7 BE1750(x) for Claw |
| Battery Capacity | Best-in-class 53Whr battery capacity. | Best-in-class 53Whr battery capacity. | Best-in-class 53Whr battery capacity. |
| Connectivity | Thunderbolt 4. | Thunderbolt 4. | Thunderbolt 4. |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Software | MSI Center M | MSI Center M | MSI Center M |
Where to buy the MSI Claw US
Below you’ll find a helpful list of MSI Claw retailers throughout the US which releases on 8 March. At this point in time, only MSI itself has active pre orders for the Claw, and one model at that – the A1M-052US. It’s available now from $699 with pre orders ongoing. The two other variants, the A1M-051US and A1M-050US, will sell for $749 and $799 respectively, but don’t yet appear to be available for pre order at the time of writing. We’ll be updating you when that changes.
Where to buy the MSI Claw UK
Despite still not getting any word on the MSI Claw launching globally, the first Intel handheld is available to pre-order in the UK market now. It also looks like the device is getting a full UK launch on the March 20. Two out of three MSI Claw models are up on Curry’s UK website; the Core Ultra 5 with 512GB storage, and the Core Ultra 7 with 1TB storage – the Core Ultra 7 with 512GB storage doesn’t seem to have made an appearance yet.
- MSI Claw – Amazon UK
- MSI Claw – Currys
- MSI Claw – MSI UK
Where to buy the MSI Claw Canada
Can I pre order the MSI Claw?
Yes, the MSI Claw can be pre ordered in territories such as the US and the UK in limited amounts. In America, that means going through MSI directly as the $699 base model is available for purchase. However, across the pond, your best bet is Currys which has versions for £699 and £799. Act fast if you want to be in the first wave of early adopters as there’s no telling how available the hardware will be at release – and we’re seeing the middle Claw model as out of stock before release!
Final thoughts
So, while we don’t yet have an official release or pre-order date for the MSI Claw, we’ll keep this page updated for all you need to know about where you’ll be able to buy the console once it comes out. Across PC Guide, we’ve been digging into comparing the Claw to some of its core rivals, such as the Steam Deck, the ROG Ally, and the Legion Go. If you’re torn about which portable gaming PC to go for, it can be worth reading those through while we wait for the Claw’s full launch.
