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MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK vs Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 8identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK has 632 MHz more processor frequency than the Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con (1400 MHz vs 768 MHz). The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK has 31,600 MB more internal memory than the Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con (32000 MB vs 400 MB). The MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK has 1.3 more Bluetooth version than the Nintendo Switch Joy‑Con (5.4 vs 4.1). Only the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK has touchscreen. Only the MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK has Bluetooth.

  • Platform
    • Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK:MSI Claw
    • Switch Joy‑Con:Nintendo Switch
  • Processor frequency
    • Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK:1400 MHz
    • Switch Joy‑Con:768 MHz
  • Internal memory
    • Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK:32000 MB
    • Switch Joy‑Con:400 MB
  • Product colour
    • Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK:Beige
    • Switch Joy‑Con:Black, Blue, Red
  • Display
    • Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK:IPS
    • Switch Joy‑Con:LCD
  • Display diagonal
    • Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK:20.3 cm (8")
    • Switch Joy‑Con:15.8 cm (6.2")
  • Touchscreen
    • Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK:Yes
    • Switch Joy‑Con:No
  • Display resolution
    • Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Switch Joy‑Con:1280 x 720 pixels

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Comparison of Claw 8 AI+ A2VM-006UK, Switch Joy‑Con
84 specifications
Performance3 differ
PlatformDiffersMSI ClawNintendo Switch
Processor frequencyDiffers1400 MHz768 MHz
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one4.8 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cores88
Processor threadsKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics processorKnown for oneIntel ArcUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers32000 MB400 MB
Internal memory typeKnown for oneLPDDR5xUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory clock speedKnown for one8533 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system installedKnown for oneWindowsUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating system versionKnown for oneWindows 11 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA Tegra 4
AccelerometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Motion sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
GyroscopeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Parental controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBeigeBlack, Blue, Red
Gaming control technologyAnalogue / DigitalAnalogue / Digital
Gaming control function buttonsKnown for oneD-pad, Menu button, View buttonUnknown — not stated by the source
Analog thumbsticksKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
DisplayDiffersIPSLCD
Display diagonalDiffers20.3 cm (8")15.8 cm (6.2")
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels1280 x 720 pixels
Display brightnessKnown for one500 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one120 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMulti-touch
Touchscreen typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCapacitive
Second displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Storage2 differ
Storage media typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in memory capacityDiffers1 TB32 GB
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI Express 4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 TB
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.44.1
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4/5 GHz
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-CUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Headphone outputs11
HDMIKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersNoYes
Number of built-in speakers22
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Number of battery cellsKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one80 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Differs28 h6.5 h
AC adapter powerKnown for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery revisionKnown for one3.0Unknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Charging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers299 mm239 mm
DepthDiffers126 mm102 mm
HeightDiffers24 mm14 mm
WeightDiffers795 g1.12 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedDiffersUSB Type-CHDMI
Video game includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery charger includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originChinaChina
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source95045000
Packaging data4 differ
Package depthDiffers334.5 mm95 mm
Package heightDiffers133 mm200 mm
Package weightDiffers378 g1.59 kg
Package widthDiffers459.5 mm350 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Commodity Classification Automated Tracking System (CCATS)Known for one8471300000Unknown — not stated by the source
Warranty periodKnown for one1 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4310 mAh

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