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MSI launches cheaper Claw 8 EX handheld with Intel Arc B370 graphics
MSI has launched a cheaper Claw 8 EX gaming handheld globally, with the new model also available in the United States.
The US version costs $1,499, or $300 less than the original Claw 8 EX.
It uses Intel Arc B370 graphics, which are less powerful than the original model’s graphics.
Benchmarks cited for the graphics show about 6% lower in-game performance than the original model’s chip.
The new handheld has 32 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage, along with the same 80 Wh battery and 120 Hz display as the older model.
It is available through several US retailers and MSI, but pricing and availability in other markets remain unknown.
MSI has launched the cheaper Claw 8 EX gaming handheld globally, including in the United States.
The new model costs $1,499 in the US, which is $300 less than the original Claw 8 EX.
It uses Intel Arc G3 and Arc B370 graphics, instead of the original model’s Arc G3 Extreme and Arc B390 graphics.
The new handheld has 32 GB of RAM, 512 GB of storage, an 80 Wh battery and a 120 Hz VRR IPS display.
Its price and availability outside the US were not known at publication.
- Who
- MSI launched the new Claw 8 EX gaming handheld.
- What
- The model has Intel Arc B370 graphics and costs $1,499 in the US.
- When
- MSI announced the global launch in November 2026.
- Where
- Globally, with US sales through retailers and MSI’s website.
- Why
- Not stated
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The new model appeared at third-party retailers.
MSI released a second Claw 8 EX model in China.
MSI announced the new model’s global launch.
- US price
- $1,499
- Price reduction
- $300 less than the original Claw 8 EX
- Graphics
- Intel Arc G3 and Arc B370
- Memory and storage
- 32 GB of RAM and 512 GB of storage
- Battery and display
- 80 Wh battery; 500-nit IPS display with a 120 Hz VRR refresh rate