Device comparison

ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 vs. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

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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.

ONEXSUGAR

ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1

Details
Price
$599
OS
Android 14
Released
Sep 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
Primary: 6.01 inch OLED Touchscreens
Weight
486 grams

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MSI

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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SpecONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Price$599$1,800
OSAndroid 14Windows 11
ScreenPrimary: 6.01 inch8.0 inch
Aspect ratio18:9,16:10
ResolutionPrimary: 2160 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
PanelOLED TouchscreensIPS Touchscreen
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3Intel Arc G3 Extreme
CPUQualcomm KryoIntel Panther Lake
GPUQualcomm Adreno A32Intel Arc B390
RAM16 GB (LPDDR5X?)32 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 512 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery5600 mAh80 Wh
Weight486 grams785 grams
Dimensions218.5 mm x 92 - 96.1 mm x 24 - 40.9 mm296 mm x 130 mm x 25 - 48 mm
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1MSI 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 UUnknown
PS3Playable

Emulation source notes

  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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+ PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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+ Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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+ 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
  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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 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
  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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
  • ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 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 ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 and the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
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 ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 or the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 is the cheaper of the two at around $599, roughly $1,201 less than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the ONEXSUGAR SUGAR 1 or the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the newer model, released in 2026.

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