Razer Edge 5G vs. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

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Quick verdict

Best value
Razer Edge 5G
Better screen
Razer Edge 5G
More portable
Razer Edge 5G
Newer model
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

Main differences

  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to Razer Edge 5G.
  • Razer Edge 5G is about $1,401 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Razer Edge 5G is roughly 43% smaller and 49% lighter.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 144 Hz AMOLED on Razer Edge 5G.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; Razer Edge 5G runs Android 12.
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; Razer Edge 5G is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.

Razer

Razer Edge 5G

Details
Price
$399.00
OS
Android 12
Released
Jan 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
6.8 inch AMOLED
Weight
401 grams

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MSI

MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

Details
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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Specs

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SpecRazer Edge 5GMSI Claw 8 EX AI+
Price$399.00$1,800.00
OSAndroid 12Windows 11
Screen6.8 inch8.0 inch
Aspect ratio20:916:10
Resolution2400 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh rate144 Hz120 Hz
PanelAMOLEDIPS Touchscreen
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 1Intel Arc G3 Extreme
CPUCortex-X1 / Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55Intel Panther Lake
GPUQualcomm Adreno 660Intel Arc B390
RAM6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR532 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery5000 mAh80 Wh
Weight401 grams785 grams
Dimensions260 mm x 85 mm x 11 mm296 - 321 mm x 130 mm x 25 - 48 mm
Video outNoYes
Stick typeUnknownHall effect

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRazer Edge 5GMSI 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

  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Cemu for Android has only just released so performance estimates for this handheld are coming soon
  • MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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
  • Razer Edge 5G 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 Razer Edge 5G and the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has similar emulation coverage to Razer Edge 5G. Razer Edge 5G is about $1,401 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Razer Edge 5G is roughly 43% smaller and 49% lighter. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ has a 120 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 144 Hz AMOLED on Razer Edge 5G. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ runs Windows 11; Razer Edge 5G runs Android 12. MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; Razer Edge 5G is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Which is cheaper, the Razer Edge 5G or the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The Razer Edge 5G is the cheaper of the two at around $399.00, roughly $1,401.00 less than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Razer Edge 5G or the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Razer Edge 5G or the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+?
The Razer Edge 5G is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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