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MSI CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US vs Nintendo 3DS XL Retro

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 5identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

The MSI CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US has 143 mm more width than the Nintendo 3DS XL Retro (299 mm vs 156 mm). The MSI CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US has 104 mm more depth than the Nintendo 3DS XL Retro (126 mm vs 22 mm). The Nintendo 3DS XL Retro has 69 mm more height than the MSI CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US (93 mm vs 24 mm). Only the MSI CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US has Bluetooth. Only the Nintendo 3DS XL Retro has built-in camera.

  • Product colour
    • CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US:Purple
    • 3DS XL Retro:Grey
  • Gaming control technology
    • CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US:Analogue / Digital
    • 3DS XL Retro:Digital
  • Display diagonal
    • CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US:20.3 cm (8")
    • 3DS XL Retro:12.4 cm (4.88")
  • Display resolution
    • CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US:1920 x 1200 pixels
    • 3DS XL Retro:800 x 240 pixels
  • Compatible memory cards
    • CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US:MicroSD (TransFlash)
    • 3DS XL Retro:SD, SDHC
  • Bluetooth
    • CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US:Yes
    • 3DS XL Retro:No
  • Wi-Fi standards
    • CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US:Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    • 3DS XL Retro:802.11b, 802.11g
  • Built-in camera
    • CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US:No
    • 3DS XL Retro:Yes

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Comparison of CLAW 8 EX AI+ CG3EM-024US, 3DS XL Retro
78 specifications
Performanceidentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one1500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one1.9 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor coresKnown for one8Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor threadsKnown for one14Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics processorKnown for oneIntel ArcUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one32000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
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 versionKnown for oneWindows 11 HomeUnknown — not stated by the source
PlatformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNintendo 3DS XL
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
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersPurpleGrey
Gaming control technologyDiffersAnalogue / DigitalDigital
Gaming control function buttonsDiffersD-pad, Menu button, View buttonHome button, Select button, Start button
Analog thumbsticksKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Shoulder buttonsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
MaterialKnown for onePlasticUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in touchpadKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Volume controlKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDigital
Charging indicatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers20.3 cm (8")12.4 cm (4.88")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels800 x 240 pixels
Aspect ratioKnown for one16:10Unknown — 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
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display number of coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.78 million colours
Second displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Second display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.6 cm (4.18")
Second display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source320 x 240 pixels
Storage1 differ
Storage media typeKnown for oneSSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in memory capacityKnown for one1 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
SSD interfaceKnown for onePCI Express 4.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)SD, SDHC
Built-in optical driveKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Included memory card sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 GB
Network2 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)802.11b, 802.11g
Bluetooth versionKnown for one5.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWPA, WPA2
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Combo headphone/mic portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia1 differ
Built-in cameraDiffersNoYes
Speaker powerKnown for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Main camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 x 480 pixels
Second cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Audio formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAAC, MP3
Poweridentical
Number of battery cellsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one80 WhUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Battery life (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 h
Charging timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 h
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers299 mm156 mm
DepthDiffers126 mm22 mm
HeightDiffers24 mm93 mm
WeightDiffers795 g336 g
Technical detailsidentical
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Video game includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Memory card includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD
Stylus penKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
User guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

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