MSI
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
- Price
- $1,800.00
- OS
- Windows 11
- Released
- Jun 2026
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 8.0 inch IPS Touchscreen
- Weight
- 785 grams
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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ vs. AYANEO Pocket S
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- AYANEO Pocket S
- Better screen
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
- More portable
- AYANEO Pocket S
- Newer model
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Main differences
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S.
- AYANEO Pocket S is about $1,201 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- AYANEO Pocket S is roughly 53% smaller and 55% lighter.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket S.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; AYANEO Pocket S runs Android 13.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; AYANEO Pocket S is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.
Details
AYANEO
AYANEO Pocket S
- Price
- $599.00
- OS
- Android 13
- Released
- May 2024
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 6.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 350 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ | AYANEO Pocket S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800.00 | $599.00 |
| OS | Windows 11 | Android 13 |
| Screen | 8.0 inch | 6.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS Touchscreen | IPS |
| Chipset | Intel Arc G3 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 |
| CPU | Intel Panther Lake | Qualcomm Kryo (8-core, 1+4+3) |
| GPU | Intel Arc B390 | Qualcomm Adreno A32 |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Internal 1 TB 2280 SSD, External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1 or 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 80 Wh | 6000 mAh |
| Weight | 785 grams | 350 grams |
| Dimensions | 296 - 321 mm x 130 mm x 25 - 48 mm | 213.9 mm x 85 mm x 14 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Stick type | Hall effect | Hall effect |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket S DS: Nintendo DS: 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 Pocket S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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 Pocket S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: 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 Pocket S N64: Nintendo 64: 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 Pocket S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: 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 Pocket S PS1: Sony Playstation: 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 Pocket S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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 Pocket S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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 Pocket S Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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 Pocket S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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 Pocket S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO Pocket S Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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 Pocket S Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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 Pocket S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 Pocket S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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 Pocket S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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
- AYANEO Pocket S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and the AYANEO Pocket S?
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S. AYANEO Pocket S is about $1,201 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S is roughly 53% smaller and 55% lighter. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket S. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; AYANEO Pocket S runs Android 13. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; AYANEO Pocket S is highlighted for PS2, Wii, GameCube, PSP.
- Which is cheaper, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ or the AYANEO Pocket S?
- The AYANEO Pocket S is the cheaper of the two at around $599.00, roughly $1,201.00 less than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ or the AYANEO Pocket S?
- The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the newer model, released in 2026.
