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KONKR Fit vs. MSI Claw A8

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Quick verdict

Best value
KONKR Fit
Better screen
KONKR Fit
More portable
KONKR Fit
Newer model
KONKR Fit

Main differences

  • KONKR Fit has similar emulation coverage to MSI Claw A8.
  • KONKR Fit is about $300 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • KONKR Fit is roughly 28% smaller and 4% lighter.
  • KONKR Fit has a 144 Hz OLED screen, versus 120 Hz IPS on MSI Claw A8.
  • KONKR Fit is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP; MSI Claw A8 is highlighted for PS3, Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.

KONKR

KONKR Fit

Details
Price
$999
OS
Windows 11
Released
Apr 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.0 inch OLED
Weight
738 grams

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MSI

MSI Claw A8

Details
Price
$1,299
OS
Windows 11
Released
Feb 2026
Up to
PS3
Screen
8.0 inch IPS
Weight
765 grams

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Specs

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SpecKONKR FitMSI Claw A8
Price$999$1,299
Screen7.0 inch8.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
PanelOLEDIPS
ChipsetAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme
GPUAMD Radeon 890MAMD RDNA 3.5
RAM16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5X24 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 512 GB / 1 TB 2230 SSD, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB M.2 NVMe 4.0 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery80.85 Wh80 Wh
Weight738 grams765 grams
Dimensions270.8 mm x 100.4 mm x 25.1 mm299.5 mm x 126.2 mm x 24.0 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemKONKR FitMSI Claw A8
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

  • KONKR Fit DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KONKR Fit Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw A8 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the KONKR Fit and the MSI Claw A8?
KONKR Fit has similar emulation coverage to MSI Claw A8. KONKR Fit is about $300 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KONKR Fit is roughly 28% smaller and 4% lighter. KONKR Fit has a 144 Hz OLED screen, versus 120 Hz IPS on MSI Claw A8. KONKR Fit is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, Dreamcast, PSP; MSI Claw A8 is highlighted for PS3, Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Which is cheaper, the KONKR Fit or the MSI Claw A8?
The KONKR Fit is the cheaper of the two at around $999, roughly $300 less than the MSI Claw A8 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KONKR Fit or the MSI Claw A8?
The KONKR Fit is the newer model, released in 2026.

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