The MSI Claw is the first handheld powered by an Intel Core Ultra processor. The handheld device comes with new BIOS and GPU drivers, which deliver enhanced performance output. The company has also unveiled the MSI Crosshair 16 HX Monster Hunter edition laptop, which features the latest 14th Gen Intel Core i7 series processor paired with an NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU to deliver advanced gaming capabilities. Here’s a closer look at the products launched:
MSI Claw: price, availability
The MSI Claw can be purchased through all major e-commerce websites and authorised MSI retail outlets. The device is available in three configurations: the Intel Core Ultra 5 model with a 512GB SSD is available at a starting price of Rs 78,990; the Intel Core Ultra 7 model with a 512GB SSD at Rs 88,990; and the Intel Core Ultra 7 with a 1TB SSD retails at a starting price of Rs 89,990. You can buy all three configurations at a flat Rs 10,000 discount at authorised MSI stores.
MSI Claw: specifications, features
- Processor & graphics: The MSI Claw is a handheld gaming device equipped with up to an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel XeSS technology for frame generation.
- The device comes with new BIOS and GPU drivers, which claim to offer a 150 percent boost in its performance capabilities.
- Display: It sports a 7-inch Full HD touchscreen display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz for responsive gaming visuals and 100 percent sRGB colour coverage.
- Cooling technology: The Claw is equipped with MSI Cooler Boost Hyperflow thermal technology to ensure optimal gaming performance by effectively cooling internal components.
- Battery: The gaming handheld is claimed to offer up to 2 hours of battery life with a 53Whr battery.
- Software: The device features the user-friendly UI design of MSI Center M, providing easy access to essential features and settings.
- Others: It also supports MSI APP Player, allowing access to Windows games and Android mobile games.
MSI Crosshair 16 HX Monster Hunter edition: price & availability
The MSI Crosshair 16 HX Monster Hunter edition is available at a starting price of Rs 1,67,990 at MSI brand stores and all leading e-commerce platforms authorised by MSI retailers.
MSI Crosshair 16 HX Monster Hunter edition: specifications
- Display: The laptop features a 16-inch QHD+ (2560×1600) IPS display, 16:10 aspect ratio, 240Hz refresh rate, and a 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut.
- Processor & graphics: The device features an Intel Core i7 14700HX processor paired with an NVIDIA RTX 4060 GPU with 8GB of GDDR6 VRAM.
- RAM & storage: The laptop supports up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM across two slots. For storage, the laptop features two M.2 SSD slots, one PCIe Gen 4 x4 SSD, and one PCIe Gen 5 x4 SSD.
- Audio: For audio, the laptop features two 2W stereo speakers with Nahimic 3 Audio Enhancer and Hi-Res Audio support.
- Battery: The laptop comes with a 90Wh battery with a 240W charging solution.
- Connectivity: The wireless connectivity options on the device include Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth version 5.3.
- The port selection on the device is quite varied, with one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C / DP (w/ PD 3.0 charging), three USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, one HDMI 2.1, one RJ45 Ethernet jack, one audio combo jack, one Kensington Lock, and one DC in.
