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ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) vs MSI Claw 8 AI+

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ASUSROG Ally X (2024)MSIClaw 8 AI+
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2024December 2024
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPUAMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 8 coresIntel Core Ultra 7 258V, 8 cores
GPUAMD Radeon Graphics, RDNA 3Intel Arc 140V
GPU compute8.6 TFLOPS–
Memory24 GB32 GB
Storage1 TB, 2 TB1 TB
Disc driveNoNo
CPUZen 4, 4 nm, 8 cores / 16 threads, 24 MB total cache and up to 5.10 GHz; 9–30 W processor power rangeIntel Core Ultra 7 258V; 8 cores (4 P-cores and 4 E-cores), 8 threads, 12 MB Intel Smart Cache, up to 4.8 GHz; NPU up to 47 TOPS (115 total platform TOPS)
GPURDNA 3, 12 compute units and up to 2.7 GHz; graphics share system memoryIntel Arc 140V integrated graphics
Memory detail24 GB on board, dual channel; launch announcement specifies LPDDR5X-7500, while current maker tables say LPDDR532 GB LPDDR5x-8533
Storage detailPCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; 1 TB in the global sheet and an additional 2 TB configuration in the US sheet; availability varies by market1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Storage expansionReplaceable M.2 2280 SSD and UHS-II microSD reader for SD, SDHC and SDXCM.2 2230 SSD slot (NVMe PCIe Gen4); microSD card reader
Display and video
Built-in screen7″ LCD, 1920 × 1080, 120 Hz8″ LCD, 1920 × 1200, 120 Hz
Built-in screenIPS-level, anti-glare and low-reflection; 500 nits, 100% sRGB and 75.35% Adobe RGB; 7 ms response; 10-point touch; Gorilla Glass Victus8-inch FHD+ (1920 × 1200) IPS-level touchscreen; 48–120 Hz VRR; 100% sRGB (typical)
Video outputDisplayPort over both USB-C ports; USB4 port specifies DisplayPort 1.4 and FreeSync support; no maximum external resolution or frame rate published in the sheets usedDisplayPort over either Thunderbolt 4 port
Variable refresh rateAMD FreeSync Premium on the built-in display48–120 Hz on the built-in screen
AudioTwo speakers with Smart Amplifier, Dolby Atmos, headphone Hi-Res certification, array microphone and AI noise cancelling2 × 2 W speakers; mic-in/headphone-out combo jack
Design and power
Weight678 g795 g
Battery life detail80 Wh, four-cell lithium-ion; no claimed gaming runtime80 Wh, 6-cell
Power use65 W USB-C adapter, 20 V / 3.25 A; whether a charger is included varies by country and model65 W adapter; MSI recommends a 65 W or higher USB PD charger
ColoursBlack; maker dimensions 28.0 × 11.1 × 2.47–3.69 cm (W × D × H)Sandstorm
Connections
PortsUSB4 Type-C with Thunderbolt 4 compliance and Power Delivery 3.0; USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery; 3.5 mm combo jack; UHS-II microSD reader2 × Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), microSD card reader, combo audio jack
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi 6E, tri-band 2 × 2; current maker sheets specify Bluetooth 5.4 and say the version may vary with the operating systemIntel Wi-Fi 7 BE201, Bluetooth 5.4
ControllerTwo full-size analogue sticks, Hall effect triggers, bumpers, D-pad, A/B/X/Y, View, Menu, Command Center, Armoury Crate and two assignable grip buttons; HD haptics, six-axis gyro, Aura Sync lighting and fingerprint sensor; launch announcement rates the redesigned joysticks for five million cyclesBuilt-in controls with RGB A/B/X/Y buttons, RGB Hall effect analogue sticks, D-pad, Hall effect analogue triggers, bumpers, View, Menu, MSI Center M, Quick Settings and macro (M1/M2) buttons, HD haptics and a 6-axis gyro
Backward compatibilityWindows 11 Home with Armoury Crate SE; PC game stores and launchers subject to each game's requirements. Maker product-security update support runs to 31 December 2028.Windows 11 Home PC (Copilot+ PC)

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