MSI Claw 8 AI+ Handheld Listed for $1,499

Retailer listings reveal the first pricing for MSI's next-gen Claw 8 AI+ handheld featuring Intel Arc G3 graphics and 32GB of memory.

has confirmed the Claw 8 EX AI+ CG3M handheld, featuring the Arc G3 platform and Arc B370 GPU with 10 Xe3 cores. Retailer CompSource listed the US-market CG3M-072USY model for $1,499, though the item is currently shown as being out of stock.

The CG3M configuration includes 32GB of LPDDR5X memory and a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Its Arc B370 GPU reaches speeds of 2.2 GHz and 90 INT8 TOPS. The device also features an 8-inch 1920x1200 120Hz VRR display, while a higher-tier CG3EM model uses Arc B390 graphics.

This leak provides the first pricing data for MSI's next-gen handheld, though an official sale date remains unannounced. The move to Intel's Arc G3 architecture represents a significant hardware shift for the Claw lineup as it targets the premium market.