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. GamePad Digital GPD Win 3
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- GPD Win 3
- Better screen
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
- More portable
- GPD Win 3
- Newer model
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Main differences
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to GamePad Digital GPD Win 3.
- GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 is about $1,001 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 is roughly 53% smaller and 29% lighter.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz H-IPS on GamePad Digital GPD Win 3.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 runs Windows 10.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Details
GamePad Digital
GPD Win 3
- Price
- $799.00
- OS
- Windows 10
- Released
- May 2021
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 5.5 inch H-IPS
- Weight
- 560 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ | GPD Win 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800.00 | $799.00 |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 10 |
| Screen | 8.0 inch | 5.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1280 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS Touchscreen | H-IPS |
| Chipset | Intel Arc G3 Extreme | Intel Core i5-1135G7 / Intel Core i7-1165G7 |
| CPU | Intel Panther Lake | Intel Tiger Lake-U |
| GPU | Intel Arc B390 | Intel Iris Xe 80EU |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR4x |
| Storage | Internal 1 TB 2280 SSD, External MicroSD | Internal 1 TB M.2 NVMe / AHCI 2280 SSD, External MicroSDXC |
| Battery | 80 Wh | 3x 4000 mAh |
| Weight | 785 grams | 560 grams |
| Dimensions | 296 - 321 mm x 130 mm x 25 - 48 mm | 198 mm x 92 mm x 27 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Stick type | Hall effect | Unknown |
| 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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
- GPD Win 3 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 GamePad Digital GPD Win 3?
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to GamePad Digital GPD Win 3. GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 is about $1,001 cheaper based on catalog pricing. GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 is roughly 53% smaller and 29% lighter. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz H-IPS on GamePad Digital GPD Win 3. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 runs Windows 10. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
- Which is cheaper, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ or the GamePad Digital GPD Win 3?
- The GamePad Digital GPD Win 3 is the cheaper of the two at around $799.00, roughly $1,001.00 less than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ or the GamePad Digital GPD Win 3?
- The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the newer model, released in 2026.
