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MSI Claw 8 AI+ review: This cat got its bite back

Even though its first gaming handheld was a flop, MSI didn't give up and returned with a strong contender for one of the most powerful portable PCs on the market.

Pros Hall Effect joysticks and triggers Strong performance Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports Above-average battery life Built-in fingerprint sensor Bright 8-inch 120Hz VRR screen As for the display, while it's an IPS panel instead of the super-rich OLEDs on some handhelds, the Claw’s screen offers above-average brightness (up to 500 nits), a solid 120Hz refresh rate (with VRR) and the perfect resolution for a system this size (1,920 x 1,200). However, even though it pushes out slightly fewer frames, the $800 ROG Ally X remains a better value (especially if you can find it on sale) and its smaller screen makes it a more portable pick for people planning to game on the go.

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