ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X vs MSI Claw A8

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ROG Xbox Ally X compared with Claw A8

	ASUSROG Xbox Ally X	MSIClaw A8
Overview
Released
Released	October 2025	July 2025
Performance
Type
Type	Handheld	Handheld
CPU
CPU	AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme, 8 cores	AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 8 cores
GPU
GPU	AMD Radeon Graphics	AMD Radeon 890M
Memory
Memory	24 GB	24 GB
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	AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme; 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.0 GHz
GPU
GPU	–	AMD Radeon 890M; 16 graphics cores
Memory detail
Memory detail	24 GB LPDDR5X on board, dual channel	24 GB onboard dual-channel LPDDR5x
Storage detail
Storage detail	1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD (2280)	1 TB NVMe PCIe Gen4 SSD
Storage expansion
Storage expansion	UHS-II microSD card reader (SD, SDHC and SDXC); replaceable M.2 2280 SSD	Replaceable M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 SSD; microSD reader
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; 16:10; 500 nits; 100% sRGB (typical)
Video output
Video output	DisplayPort 1.4 with FreeSync over USB4, and DisplayPort over USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C	DisplayPort over USB-C
Variable refresh rate
Variable refresh rate	AMD FreeSync Premium on the built-in screen	48–120 Hz on the built-in screen
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	2 × 2 W speakers, array microphone and DTS Audio; Force Feedback Audio synchronises vibration with sound
Design and power
Weight
Weight	715 g (better)	765 g
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	80 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion	80 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 use
Power use	65 W USB-C adapter	65 W adapter; USB PD charging up to 65 W
Colours
Colours	Black	Polar Tempest (white); Neon Green in selected markets
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	2 × USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort and Power Delivery 3.0 (Thunderbolt 4 compatible); microSD; 3.5 mm mic/headphone combo
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, tri-band, 2 × 2), Bluetooth 5.4	Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 5.4
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	RGB 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 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; MSI Center M game launcher; Xbox Full Screen Experience available