ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+

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ROG Xbox Ally X compared with Claw 8 EX AI+

	ASUSROG Xbox Ally X	MSIClaw 8 EX AI+
Overview
Released
Released	October 2025	June 2026
Performance
Type
Type	Handheld	Handheld
CPU
CPU	AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 8 cores	Intel Arc G3 Extreme, 14 cores
GPU
GPU	AMD Radeon Graphics	Intel Arc B390 (integrated)
Memory
Memory	24 GB	32 GB (better)
Storage
Storage	1 TB	1 TB
Disc drive
Disc drive	No	No
CPU
CPU	AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 2.0 GHz (up to 5.0 GHz), 8 cores / 16 threads, 24 MB cache; AMD XDNA NPU up to 50 TOPS	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	–	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 LPDDR5X on board, dual channel	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	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280)	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	UHS-II microSD card reader (SD, SDHC and SDXC); replaceable M.2 2280 SSD	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	7-inch FHD 16:9 IPS-level touchscreen (10-point); 500 nits; 100% sRGB; anti-glare, low-reflection; Gorilla Glass Victus with Gorilla Glass DXC	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 1.4 with FreeSync over USB4, and DisplayPort over USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C	DisplayPort over either Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	AMD FreeSync Premium on the built-in screen	48–120 Hz on the built-in display
Audio
Audio	2 speakers with Smart Amp; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res certified headphone output; array microphone with AI noise cancelling; 3.5 mm combo jack	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	715 g (better)	785 g
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	80 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion	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	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	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	1 × USB4 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 compliant, DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery 3.0), 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (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 (802.11ax, tri-band, 2 × 2), Bluetooth 5.4	Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE213 and Bluetooth 6; the maker's UK overview also lists LE Audio support
Controller
Controller	Built-in controls with A/B/X/Y, D-pad, Hall effect analogue triggers, bumpers, 2 assignable grip buttons, 2 full-size analogue sticks, View, Menu, Command Center and Armoury Crate buttons, HD haptics and a 6-axis gyro	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 PC; plays Xbox PC and Game Pass games, other PC game stores, and Xbox Cloud Gaming and Remote Play	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