MSI
MSI Claw A8
- Price
- $1,149
- OS
- Windows 11
- Released
- Feb 2026
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 8.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 762 grams
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Device comparison
MSI Claw A8 vs. AYANEO Flip 1S DS
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- MSI Claw A8
- Better screen
- Flip 1S DS
- More portable
- Flip 1S DS
- Newer model
- MSI Claw A8
Main differences
- MSI Claw A8 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Flip 1S DS.
- MSI Claw A8 is about $130 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- AYANEO Flip 1S DS is roughly 52% smaller and 14% lighter.
- MSI Claw A8 has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 144 Hz (Top), OLED Touchscreen, on AYANEO Flip 1S DS.
Details
AYANEO
Flip 1S DS
- Price
- $1,279
- OS
- Windows 11
- Released
- Sep 2025
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 7.0 inch, OLED Touchscreen,
- Weight
- 655 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | MSI Claw A8 | Flip 1S DS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149 | $1,279 |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
| Screen | 8.0 inch | 7.0 inch, |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9, |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080, |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz (Top), |
| Panel | IPS | OLED Touchscreen, |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 |
| CPU | AMD Zen 5 | AMD Zen 5 |
| GPU | AMD RDNA 3.5 | AMD Radeon 890M |
| RAM | 24 GB LPDDR5X | 16 / 32 / 64 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Internal 1 TB M.2 NVMe 4.0 SSD, External MicroSD | Internal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2230 SSD, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 80 Wh | 45 Wh |
| Weight | 762 grams | 655 grams |
| Dimensions | 299.5 mm x 126.8 mm x 23.9 mm | 180 mm x 102 mm x 29.3 - 35.7 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | No |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | MSI Claw A8 | Flip 1S DS |
|---|---|---|
| Classic systems | ||
| Game Boy | Excellent | Excellent |
| NES | Excellent | Excellent |
| Genesis | Excellent | Excellent |
| GBA | Excellent | Excellent |
| SNES | Excellent | Excellent |
| PS1 | Excellent | Excellent |
| Mid-generation systems | ||
| DS | Excellent | Excellent |
| N64 | Excellent | Excellent |
| Dreamcast | Excellent | Excellent |
| PSP | Excellent | Excellent |
| Saturn | Excellent | Excellent |
| Sixth-generation systems | ||
| GameCube | Excellent | Excellent |
| Wii | Excellent | Excellent |
| PS2 | Excellent | Excellent |
| Modern systems | ||
| 3DS | Excellent | Excellent |
| Switch | Excellent | Excellent |
| Wii U | Excellent | Excellent |
| PS3 | Excellent | Excellent |
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the MSI Claw A8 and the AYANEO Flip 1S DS?
- MSI Claw A8 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Flip 1S DS. MSI Claw A8 is about $130 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Flip 1S DS is roughly 52% smaller and 14% lighter. MSI Claw A8 has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 144 Hz (Top), OLED Touchscreen, on AYANEO Flip 1S DS.
- Which is cheaper, the MSI Claw A8 or the AYANEO Flip 1S DS?
- The MSI Claw A8 is the cheaper of the two at around $1,149, roughly $130 less than the AYANEO Flip 1S DS based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the MSI Claw A8 or the AYANEO Flip 1S DS?
- The MSI Claw A8 is the newer model, released in 2026.
