MSI
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
- 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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Device comparison
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ vs. AYANEO Pocket Vert
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Pocket Vert
- Better screen
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
- More portable
- Pocket Vert
- Newer model
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Main differences
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket Vert.
- AYANEO Pocket Vert is about $1,446 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- AYANEO Pocket Vert is roughly 68% smaller and 59% lighter.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz LTPS LCD on AYANEO Pocket Vert.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; AYANEO Pocket Vert runs Android 14.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; AYANEO Pocket Vert is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Details
AYANEO
Pocket Vert
- Price
- $354
- OS
- Android 14
- Released
- Jan 2026
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 3.5 inch LTPS LCD
- Weight
- 318 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ | Pocket Vert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800 | $354 |
| OS | Windows 11 | Android 14 |
| Screen | 8.0 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 10:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1600 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS Touchscreen | LTPS LCD |
| Chipset | Intel Arc G3 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| CPU | Intel Panther Lake | Cortex-X2 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Intel Arc B390 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Internal 1 TB 2280 SSD, External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 80 Wh | 6000 mAh |
| Weight | 785 grams | 318 grams |
| Dimensions | 296 mm x 130 mm x 25 - 48 mm | 86.4 mm x 143 mm x 20.5 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | No |
| Analog triggers | Yes | No |
| 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android has only just released so performance estimates for this handheld are coming soon
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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
- Pocket Vert 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 Vert?
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket Vert. AYANEO Pocket Vert is about $1,446 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Vert is roughly 68% smaller and 59% lighter. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz LTPS LCD on AYANEO Pocket Vert. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; AYANEO Pocket Vert runs Android 14. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; AYANEO Pocket Vert is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ or the AYANEO Pocket Vert?
- The AYANEO Pocket Vert is the cheaper of the two at around $354, roughly $1,446 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 Vert?
- The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the newer model, released in 2026.
