Prominent among them is MSI with its “first child” Claw, which has brought users quite a few interesting experiences. In the following article, we will not go into performance comparisons or benchmarking, but will only provide an overview of the cool points that MSI's handheld gaming devices bring.
Comfortable design, snug fit
Opening the MSI Claw A1M box, users are immediately impressed by the compact size of this device. The weight of the device is very light and contains all components and components inside at only 675g. The machine feels comfortable to use, the user's fingers can be placed naturally on the buttons without having to reach.
With many handheld gaming PCs, users all encounter the same problem of fatigue after a period of use. Mostly due to the arrangement of analog control buttons located too close to the edge, making replacement operations less convenient. But as for the MSI Claw A1M, the device is designed to be used for many hours, with edges that create a firm grip.
The product possesses typical patterns from MSI's gaming laptop lines, with details such as RGB LED lights on neatly processed buttons, while still exuding a sporty gaming look.
Along with two heat pipes, air vents and fans, the MSI Claw stays cool even when playing heavy games. MSI calls this technology CoolerBoost HyperFlow and it really works when it comes to keeping a handset cool and quiet.
The buttons and analog stick are “both comfortable and quiet”
And what makes users happy is that the machine's buttons are both tactile and do not make noise that affects people around, especially at night. The responsiveness and resistance of the buttons are “pleasant” and bring a very good gaming experience.
The Hall Effect analog control button on the MSI Claw A1M is a highlight as it is unlike products on the market that use physical contact to record input, but instead uses magnets. So not only are they much more durable because friction won't wear them down over time, but they also limit stick drift – a common problem today with game controllers.
Although MSI was not the first company to use Hall Effect analog sticks, it was the first company to include them by default in the device without charging the user as an included option.
Configuration and equipment can balance every game well
Running the Windows operating system with Intel Arc graphics card and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H processor, MSI equips the Claw A1M with remarkable performance inside a handheld device. The device's storage memory is high-end with 512 GB PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 SSD and 16 GB LPDDR5 RAM.
To get great performance in a compact body, users must accept trade-offs in handheld gaming consoles, be it battery life, weight, resolution, operating system or any other. any other factor. But MSI's gaming products are not like that when they are both strong, light and durable with a battery capacity of 53 Whr, up to 50% higher than other models in the same segment.
For heavy AAA games, the device's battery lasts about 1.5 to 2 hours, for light 2D games, it takes about more than 3 hours, and if it's just for web surfing/office tasks, the battery life can last much longer.
Many reviews from international news sites say that MSI Claw's performance is not really stable. However, after receiving two updates for the Intel Arc 5382 GPU driver and BIOS version E1T41IMS.109, users have a different view of MSI Claw when performance is significantly improved and gives a good experience. than.
When I tried playing games including Asphalt 9: Legends, F1 23, Diablo 4, Hogwarts Legacy or Helldivers 2, they all became smooth with high and stable FPS levels. Especially with Asphalt 9, the machine enters the game quickly, the acceleration phases are very smooth to be able to overtake other cars and there is almost no lag. This helps players easily defeat other opponents.
In the future, we hope MSI will work with hardware manufacturers like Intel to optimize the performance of this product and bring an even better gaming experience.
Moreover, MSI Claw also scores points in the eyes of users because it is not limited to specific game libraries and resources but can be played all from stores such as Steam, Epic Games, Game Pass and they can all be played. appears vividly on the Claw A1M's 7-inch touch screen.
The IPS panel supports a 120 Hz refresh rate with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels to deliver sharp images at a 16:9 ratio. Running reflex games at 120fps on a handheld device with a built-in gamepad makes the experience even better. MSI Claw not only possesses a quality screen but also has a set of speakers that must be said to be among the top on handheld game consoles today, with Nahimic virtual surround sound to make the gaming experience more engaging.
The Thunderbolt 4 connection port is a notable highlight on the MSI Claw A1M because it has the best image output capabilities currently available on a handheld device. Specifically, this model can output 1 8K screen or 2 4K screens via just a single cable, outperforming its competitors. At the same time, the device also supports attaching all types of eGPUs with Thunderbolt interface to upgrade graphics processing capabilities instead of depending on proprietary connections like some other products on the market.
The software and interface are all well completed by MSI on the Claw, allowing users to make quick adjustments such as assigning remap functions, or many Quick Access shortcuts with high sensitivity, higher than competitors. other handheld game consoles.
Another plus point for Claw comes from the fact that MSI has thoughtfully equipped the MSI Center M application. Users can view detailed instructions on the functions of the hard keys on the product easily and quickly. At the same time, users can customize the color on the analog control button to their liking.
In addition, MSI also offers the virtual assistant Copilot, which users can use to search, check information or even create vivid photos with AI.
The handheld gaming PC is promising and worth owning
MSI Claw A1M is a high-end PC gaming handheld device that meets the requirements that a gamer expects, including light weight, comfortable grip, good battery life, huge configuration, and can be played endlessly. number of heavy games to the ability to support many diverse application stores.
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