The MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ arrives for $1,799 and becomes the most expensive Windows laptop

during the past Computex 2026Intel presented its new range of processors designed expressly for portable consoles with Windows. The most powerful Intel Arc G3 Extreme We have been able to test it on three models from different manufacturers, Oneexplayer, Acer and MSI. Of the latter, the price of its model has already been known. Claw 8 EX AI+which will carry the most powerful of these Intel processors, and which has been seen in the brand’s official store in the United States.

A price much higher than usual

MSI has launched a Claw 8 EX AI+ with a recommended retail price of nothing more and nothing less $1,799. A high figure that is well above the prices we are used to, where the most powerful ones tend to be around 1000 euros. To confirm this exorbitant price, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ It has also been seen in two well-known stores in the United States, Best Buy and Newegg. In both, the same price was set $1,699which at least are 100 dollars less that the 1,799 offered by the manufacturer itself.

Out of stock and limited availability

On the official page of MSI is advertised as out of stock, with an estimated shipping date of the day June 23. However, Newegg indicates that the console will be available from May 29but it is also out of stock and without an estimated shipping date.

The most expensive Windows console to date

In this way, MSI has the Most expensive Windows console yetalthough at least it offers a premium hardware which can justify this high price compared to others. We remind you of the complete technical characteristics of this new and expensive MSI Claw 8 EX AI+.

• Operating system: Windows 11 Home
• Processor: Intel® Arc™ G3 Extreme a 1.5GHzwith turbo up to 4.6GHz
• Storage: SSD 1TB PCIe Gen4x4 M.2 2230 without DRAM memory
• RAM memory: 32GB LPDDR5X to 8533MHz
• Integrated Graphics: Intel® Arc Graphics B390 with 12 Xe cores
• Screen: touch panel 8 inches with resolution Full HD+ (1920 x 1080 pixels)
• Update frequency: until 120Hz with support for VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
• Image quality: coverage of 100% sRGB space and typical shine 500 nits
• Panel type: IPS-Level
• ergonomic design aimed at improving the gaming experience in portable format
• Hall Effect Triggers and Joystickswith greater durability and precision
• Battery: 80Whlarge capacity for superior autonomy
• Refrigeration: technology Cooler Boost HyperFlowwhich optimizes internal airflow to keep components cool
• Exclusive Macro Buttonsto assign quick actions or skills with a single click
• Connectivity: dual port Thunderbolt 4for fast transfers and multiple connection options
• Control software: MSI Center M with Xbox mode for easy use in portable console format
• Smart optimization: MSI AI Enginewhich automatically adjusts the system according to the user’s needs.