Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is a great device to play minimal side scrolling games. Anything else will be laggy and make the fans kick in full blast. Other than that it is awesome for streaming games from a gaming PC.

For what I do with it I haven't had any issues, no slowdowns, no crashes, I can't play the most demanding AAA games here but that is not what this is for, at least for me, we have to know the limitation of this handheld devices, just remember, is a Windows 11 Mini PC, if is not for you don't get it, fortunately it has worked for me wonderfully

It is a great handheld. I really liked it and it’s worked perfect for the games I enjoy playing. It’s a nice size and the battery life is okay. The only issue I have had so far is charging is a problem sometimes, but I think I have resolved that problem.

Great product, basically a portable computer works well for less intense games, emulation, battery life could be better but lasts a few hours at least

First things first, if you are new to pc handhelds, these are not game consoles. They are PC’s dressed up as handhelds. That means messing around with a lot of settings for each game, dealing with windows updates, and bios + driver updates before jumping into a game. With that out of the way. This MSI claw A1M, base model is an absolute deal. Where other handheld PC’s run anywhere up to $1300, this one comes in at $380. Albeit, due to the price, we are given a 512 gb ssd (ssd can be upgraded) and 16 gb of ram but it has not been an issue playing the games that i have, incuding cyberpunk at around 50 fps. The fans are also noticeable but much quieter than the competition. This system also runs the new intel gpu/cpu which after driver updates, is very efficient for a little chip. I cant recommend this enough, playing games is much more accessible. BUT the biggest drawback is the battery, which in my case lasts about an hour, so hopefully os updates in the future can help with minimizing bloatware from windows.

It works great and can compete against the more higher end pc handhelds. However, it stutters on very high end graphic settings and has a little bit of control problems with the MSI menu.

I’m thoroughly impressed with the MSI Claw. The build quality is exceptional, and it’s incredibly comfortable to hold for extended periods. While it’s true that there are negative reviews about this handheld, I’ve found the gaming experience to be great. It’s important to remember that not everything you read online is accurate. Storage is lacking and I’ll upgrade SSD down the line, however I would definitely purchase it again.

You don't have to worry about your SD card getting melted, something that just happens on Rog Ally. Also you don't have to deal with Linux compatibility issues like the steamdeck. The system works great and Intel is really investing on their Arc system, just need some time with the drivers compared to the other 2 that have hardware issues and OS issues.

Solid device for the money runs everything I needed it to and then some

Good gaming quality but low battery life. Still a solid handheld

Amazed at the power of this little unit. Great price on sale. The i5 has fantastic battery life especially in battery saver mode.

Is a very nice device, it is mi first handheld pc and I just Love it

I wanted a pc without breaking the bank and boy!!! The MSI was worth it! I mainly wanted it for games like schedule 1 and repo! And I have no complaints for the price!!!

I love it! It’s an amazing handheld pc! For gamers!

You can play AAA games at low settings. Overall, I'm satisfied with this device.

ergonomics aren't that great.. console is big but thin leads to cramped hands

So far I've been having fun with this gaming handheld computer very much I recommend it

i really don't like the shoulder buttons other then that its okay for beginners even though there is better handhelds for the same price out there

While many compare this to the Ally X, it is really comparable to the OG Ally as both units are first gen. I chose the 135 over the 155 because the I5 has two less cores and leaves more power for the GPU side of the chip. Sound is good and display is great, it stays cool so I don't have to worry about fried SD cards. The ergos are just right and the Hall effect sticks and triggers mean failures will be less of a problem over time. The only con I have is the ARC GPU will sometimes stutter but with newer drivers, this is becoming less of a problem. Overall after updates, it plays whatever I throw at it, but I mostly play older titles and have a backlog that this is helping me trim down. If you are looking to get one and play old games, get it on sale. I think the A1M AI+ with the 258V APU will run rings around this one as it has the Battlemage GPU and is reviewing well.

It's literally an electric version of poop! Save up and buy anything else lol