Device comparison

One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S vs. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

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Quick verdict

Best value
One XPlayer 1S
Better screen
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
More portable
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Newer model
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

Main differences

  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S.
  • One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S is about $600 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S is roughly 3% smaller and 5% lighter.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen on One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S runs Windows 10 / 11.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.

One Netbook,

One XPlayer 1S

Details
Price
$1,200
OS
Windows 10 / 11
Released
Oct 2021
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.4 inch IPS Touchscreen
Weight
827 grams

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MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

Details
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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Specs

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SpecOne XPlayer 1SMSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Price$1,200$1,800
OSWindows 10 / 11Windows 11
Screen8.4 inch8.0 inch
Resolution2560 x 16001920 x 1200
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
ChipsetIntel Core i7-1195G7Intel Arc G3 Extreme
CPUIntel Tiger Lake-UIntel Panther Lake
GPUIntel Iris Xe 96EUIntel Arc B390
RAM16 GB LPDDR4X32 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 512 GB - 2 TB PCIE3 NVMe (or SATA) M.2 SSD,Internal 1 TB 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery15,300 mAh (59Wh)80 Wh
Weight827 grams785 grams
Dimensions288 mm x 130 mm x 21.7 - 25 mm296 mm x 130 mm x 25 - 48 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOne XPlayer 1SMSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • One XPlayer 1S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • One XPlayer 1S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S N64: Nintendo 64: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S PS1: Sony Playstation: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • One XPlayer 1S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S 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+ Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • One XPlayer 1S Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S 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+ Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • One XPlayer 1S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: 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
  • One XPlayer 1S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S and the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S. One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S is about $600 cheaper based on catalog pricing. One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S is roughly 3% smaller and 5% lighter. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen on One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S runs Windows 10 / 11. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Which is cheaper, the One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S or the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S is the cheaper of the two at around $1,200, roughly $600 less than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the One Netbook, One XPlayer 1S or the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the newer model, released in 2026.

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