MSI Claw 7 AI+ vs Nintendo Switch 2 Comparison

Compare MSI Claw 7 AI+ vs Nintendo Switch 2 side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.

Basic Info

Release Date
2024 / 02
2025

System

Soc
Intel Core Ultra 7 258V
Nvidia Tegra T239 (Drake)
Cpu
Intel Lunar Lake 4x P Cores / 4x E Cores
ARM Cortex-A78C
Cpu Cores
8
8
Cpu Threads
8
Cpu Clock Speed
2.2 GHz - 4.8 GHz
Architecture
x86-64
Gpu
Intel Arc 140V
12 SM Ampere GPU
Gpu Clock Speed
1.95 GHz
Ram
32 GB LPDDR5X (8533 MHz)
LPDDR5 (128-bit interface)

Display

Screen Size
7.0 inch
7.9-8.0 inches
Screen Type
IPS Touchscreen
LCD
Resolution
1920 x 1080
TBA
Ppi
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Lens

Controls

D Pad
Disc Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3, Left: Upper placement, Right: Lower placement
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical, Analog Triggers
Extra Buttons
View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-
Sensors

Hardware

Battery
53 Wh
TBA
Storage
Internal 512 GB M.2 NVMe 4.0 SSD, External MicroSD
Game cards + digital
Charge Port
USB-C x2 Top facing
USB-C (two ports - top and bottom)
Dimensions
290 mm x 117 mm x 21.2 mm
Larger than original Switch
Weight
675 grams
TBA
Shell Material
Plastic
TBA

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2x Thunderbolt 4
TBA
Video Output
USB-C video out Top facing
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone Top facing
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
TBA

Features

Rumble
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button

Gaming

Emulation Limit
-
-

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