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ASUS ROG Ally X vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
ASUS ROG Ally X ($799) vs MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ ($1,799) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right pc handheld.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | ASUS ROG Ally X | MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $1,799 |
| Weight | 678g | 785g |
| Display | 7" IPS 120Hz 1080p | 8" 1920x1200 IPS, 120Hz, 100% sRGB, touch |
| Chip | Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Intel Arc G3 Extreme, Arc B390 graphics (12 Xe cores) |
| Battery | 80Wh (2–4h gaming) | 80Wh |
| RAM | 24GB LPDDR5X | 32GB LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 1TB M.2 2280 | 1TB NVMe Gen4 |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Ports | — | 2 Thunderbolt 4, microSD, audio combo |
| Wireless | — | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 |
| Weight | — | 785g (1.73 lb, MSI spec, approx.) |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Ally X
- Full Windows PC gaming
- 80Wh largest battery
- eGPU dock support
- 120Hz 1080p display
- Upgradeable M.2 SSD
- Windows battery overhead
- $799 premium
- Gets warm under load
MSI Claw 8 EX AI+
- Latest Intel handheld chip with strong integrated graphics
- 80Wh battery and dual Thunderbolt 4
- Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6
- $1,799 at MSI's store, around $1,700 elsewhere
- 785g and 30 cm wide is heavy
- Priced above most rival handhelds
ASUS ROG Ally X is the better value at $799. Both are part of our curated pc handheld index — tap through to check current pricing.
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