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

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ROG Ally X (2024) compared with Claw 8 EX AI+

	ASUSROG Ally X (2024)	MSIClaw 8 EX AI+
Overview
Released
Released	July 2024	June 2026
Performance
Type
Type	Handheld	Handheld
CPU
CPU	AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 8 cores	Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 14 cores
GPU
GPU	AMD Radeon Graphics, RDNA 3	Intel Arc B390 (integrated)
GPU compute
GPU compute	8.6 TFLOPS	–
Memory
Memory	24 GB	32 GB (better)
Storage
Storage	1 TB, 2 TB (better)	1 TB
Disc drive
Disc drive	No	No
CPU
CPU	Zen 4, 4 nm, 8 cores / 16 threads, 24 MB total cache and up to 5.10 GHz; 9–30 W processor power range	Intel Arc G3 Extreme with 14 cores (2 P-cores, 8 E-cores and 4 low-power E-cores), 14 threads and 12 MB Intel Smart Cache; MSI's US configuration sheet states up to 4.7 GHz turbo and up to 46 NPU TOPS
GPU
GPU	RDNA 3, 12 compute units and up to 2.7 GHz; graphics share system memory	Integrated Intel Arc B390 with 12 Xe cores and shared memory; supports Intel XeSS 3, with support varying by game
Memory detail
Memory detail	24 GB on board, dual channel; launch announcement specifies LPDDR5X-7500, while current maker tables say LPDDR5	32 GB on-board dual-channel LPDDR5x in the confirmed US configuration; the maker's current specification does not publish memory speed
Storage detail
Storage detail	PCIe 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 market	1 TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD in MSI's US configuration; one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 slot, accessible after removing the back cover. TechRadar's contemporary review documents first sale on 23 June 2026; regional availability differed.
Storage expansion
Storage expansion	Replaceable M.2 2280 SSD and UHS-II microSD reader for SD, SDHC and SDXC	microSD Express card reader; MSI states average read speeds of 600–800 MB/s under its test conditions, dependent on card, system and game
Display and video
Built-in screen
Built-in screen	7″ LCD, 1920 × 1080, 120 Hz	8″ LCD, 1920 × 1200, 120 Hz
Built-in screen
Built-in screen	IPS-level, anti-glare and low-reflection; 500 nits, 100% sRGB and 75.35% Adobe RGB; 7 ms response; 10-point touch; Gorilla Glass Victus	8-inch IPS-level touchscreen, 1920 × 1200, 16:10, 100% sRGB coverage and 500 nits brightness; 48–120 Hz variable refresh
Video output
Video output	DisplayPort 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 used	DisplayPort over either Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	AMD FreeSync Premium on the built-in display	48–120 Hz on the built-in display
Audio
Audio	Two speakers with Smart Amplifier, Dolby Atmos, headphone Hi-Res certification, array microphone and AI noise cancelling	Two 2 W speakers, array microphone, DTS audio processing and Hi-Res Audio support; 3.5 mm microphone/headphone socket
Design and power
Weight
Weight	678 g (better)	785 g
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	80 Wh, four-cell lithium-ion; no claimed gaming runtime	80 Wh four-cell battery. MSI claims more than five hours of Diablo IV at 1200p with XeSS enabled in Endurance Mode capped at 30 fps; this is a specific game and mode, not a general runtime.
Power use
Power use	65 W USB-C adapter, 20 V / 3.25 A; whether a charger is included varies by country and model	65 W USB-C Power Delivery adapter; MSI recommends a 65 W or higher PD charger. Running or sleeping charging supports 45 W at 20 V to 65 W. Cooler Boost HyperFlow uses larger fans and directs airflow across internal components.
Colours
Colours	Black; maker dimensions 28.0 × 11.1 × 2.47–3.69 cm (W × D × H)	Void Purple; maker dimensions span 296–321 × 130 × 25–48 mm across the body and grips, with 785 g including battery
In the box
In the box	–	65 W power adapter; accessories vary by country. The separate Launch Pack adds Travel Case III, keychain, grip caps and an 8-inch tempered glass screen protector.
Connections
Ports
Ports	USB4 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 reader	Two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0; one microSD Express reader; one 3.5 mm audio combo socket
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 6E, tri-band 2 × 2; current maker sheets specify Bluetooth 5.4 and say the version may vary with the operating system	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 and Bluetooth 6; the maker's UK overview also lists LE Audio support
Controller
Controller	Two 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 cycles	Hall effect analogue sticks and triggers, D-pad with internal metal dome switch, RGB ABXY buttons, left and right bumpers, View and Menu buttons, MSI Center M and Quick Settings buttons, two rear macro buttons, HD haptics and six-axis IMU. Fingerprint reader in the power button.
Backward compatibility
Backward compatibility	Windows 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 with MSI Center M and Xbox Mode for compatible PC game stores and Xbox Game Pass where available; game compatibility varies by title