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ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) vs MSI Claw A8

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ASUSROG Ally X (2024)MSIClaw A8
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2024July 2025
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPUAMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 8 coresAMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 8 cores
GPUAMD Radeon Graphics, RDNA 3AMD Radeon 890M
GPU compute8.6 TFLOPS–
Memory24 GB24 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 rangeAMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme; 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.0 GHz
GPURDNA 3, 12 compute units and up to 2.7 GHz; graphics share system memoryAMD Radeon 890M; 16 graphics cores
Memory detail24 GB on board, dual channel; launch announcement specifies LPDDR5X-7500, while current maker tables say LPDDR524 GB onboard dual-channel LPDDR5x
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 SDXCReplaceable M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD; microSD 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 IPS-level touchscreen; 16:10; 500 nits; 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 USB-C
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, array microphone and DTS Audio; Force Feedback Audio synchronises vibration with sound
Design and power
Weight678 g765 g
Battery life detail80 Wh, four-cell lithium-ion; no claimed gaming runtime80 Wh, 4-cell; MSI claims 3.5 hours gaming in Endurance mode and over 19 hours video playback (1080p, 60 Hz, 150 nits, lighting and Bluetooth off); runtime varies by game and settings
Power use65 W USB-C adapter, 20 V / 3.25 A; whether a charger is included varies by country and model65 W adapter; USB PD charging up to 65 W
ColoursBlack; maker dimensions 28.0 × 11.1 × 2.47–3.69 cm (W × D × H)Polar Tempest (white); Neon Green in selected markets
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 × USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0 (Thunderbolt 4 compatible); microSD; 3.5 mm mic/headphone combo
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 systemWi-Fi 7; 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 cyclesRGB Hall effect sticks, Hall effect triggers, RGB ABXY buttons, D-pad, bumpers, View, Menu, MSI Center M, Quick Settings and rear M1/M2 macro buttons; HD haptics; 6-axis IMU; fingerprint power button
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; MSI Center M game launcher; Xbox Full Screen Experience available

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