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AYANEO Kun vs. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

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Quick verdict

Best value
AYANEO Kun
Better screen
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
More portable
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Newer model
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

Main differences

  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Kun.
  • AYANEO Kun is about $326 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is roughly 7% smaller and 17% lighter.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Kun.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; AYANEO Kun runs Windows 11 / SteamOS.

AYANEO

AYANEO Kun

Details
Price
$1,474
OS
Windows 11 / SteamOS
Released
Oct 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.4 inch IPS
Weight
950 grams

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MSI

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

Details
Price
$1,800
OS
Windows 11
Released
Jun 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.0 inch IPS Touchscreen
Weight
785 grams

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO KunMSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Price$1,474$1,800
OSWindows 11 / SteamOSWindows 11
Screen8.4 inch8.0 inch
Resolution2560 x 16001920 x 1200
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
PanelIPSIPS Touchscreen
ChipsetAMD Ryzen 7 7840UIntel Arc G3 Extreme
CPUAMD Zen 4Intel Panther Lake
GPUAMD Radeon 780MIntel Arc B390
RAM16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5X32 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery75 Wh80 Wh
Weight950 grams785 grams
Dimensions312.4 mm x 132.5 mm x 21.9 mm296 mm x 130 mm x 25 - 48 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO KunMSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • AYANEO Kun DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Kun Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Kun and the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Kun. AYANEO Kun is about $326 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is roughly 7% smaller and 17% lighter. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Kun. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; AYANEO Kun runs Windows 11 / SteamOS.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Kun or the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The AYANEO Kun is the cheaper of the two at around $1,474, roughly $326 less than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Kun or the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the newer model, released in 2026.

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