Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this video, Mikhailov reviews the MSI Claw A8 and compares this $1300 Windows Handheld to the competition. Does it stack up, and is it worth the price of entry? Watch and find out!

Video is for educational purposes only.

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Other Handhelds Mentioned in this Video:

MSI Claw A1M
Review: youtube.com/watch?v=Jw393mZbovU&t=946s
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MSI Claw 8AI+
Review: youtube.com/watch?v=TMdL-KhEBwg
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Lenovo Legion Go S
Review: youtube.com/watch?v=IBRZxVE4pro&t=1146s
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ASUS Xbox Ally X:
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0:00 Introduction
1:11 Where to Purchase
2:15 Specs
3:06 Unboxing
3:18 Device Tour
7:19 Button Noise Test
8:07 D-Pad Test (Contra/Street Fighter)
9:07 Testing and Comparison to MSI Claw A1M
15:01 Testing and Comparison to Lenovo Legion Go S
16:31 Testing and Comparison to Xbox Ally X
17:55 Testing and Comparison Final Results
19:52 Honorable Mention Comparison (MSI Claw 8AI+)
20:55 Final Thoughts
22:13 Wrap-Up & Patron Thanks
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Music by Nile the Nightmare: nilethenightmare.bandcamp.com

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