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. ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1
- Better screen
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
- More portable
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1
- Newer model
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Main differences
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1.
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 is about $1,201 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 is about 38% lighter.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz OLED Touchscreens on ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 runs Android 14.
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 is highlighted for Switch, 3DS, PS2, DS.
Details
ONEXSUGAR
ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1
- Price
- $599.00
- OS
- Android 14
- Released
- Sep 2025
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- Primary: 6.01 inch OLED Touchscreens
- Weight
- 486 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ | ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800.00 | $599.00 |
| OS | Windows 11 | Android 14 |
| Screen | 8.0 inch | Primary: 6.01 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 18:9, |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | Primary: 2160 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS Touchscreen | OLED Touchscreens |
| Chipset | Intel Arc G3 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Intel Panther Lake | Qualcomm Kryo |
| GPU | Intel Arc B390 | Qualcomm Adreno A32 |
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB (LPDDR5X?) |
| Storage | Internal 1 TB 2280 SSD, External MicroSD | Internal 512 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 80 Wh | 5600 mAh |
| Weight | 785 grams | 486 grams |
| Dimensions | 296 - 321 mm x 130 mm x 25 - 48 mm | 218.5 mm x 92 - 96.1 mm x 24 - 40.9 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| Analog triggers | Yes | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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| Wii U | Unknown | |
| PS3 | Playable | |
Emulation source notes
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
- ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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 ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1?
- MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1. ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 is about $1,201 cheaper based on catalog pricing. ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 is about 38% lighter. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz OLED Touchscreens on ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 runs Android 14. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 is highlighted for Switch, 3DS, PS2, DS.
- Which is cheaper, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ or the ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1?
- The ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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 ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1?
- The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the newer model, released in 2026.
