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MSI Claw A1M — 2024
MSI

MSI Claw A1M

2024

76
/ 100
From $699
VS
ASUS ROG Ally X wins by 13
ASUS ROG Ally X — Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery
ASUS

ASUS ROG Ally X

Z1 Extreme · 7″ 120Hz · 80Wh battery

89
/ 100
From $799
Specdex verdict

ASUS ROG Ally X takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, MSI Claw A1M lands at 76 and ASUS ROG Ally X at 89. That puts ASUS ROG Ally X ahead by 13 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick MSI Claw A1M if…

  • ✓Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • ✓Store ecosystem
  • ✓Cross-gen compatibility

Pick ASUS ROG Ally X if…

  • ✓80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
  • ✓24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
  • ✓Genuine Windows compatibility
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

ASUS ROG Ally X

Compared on the performance sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally X leads on performance (92 vs 76).

Features

ASUS ROG Ally X

Compared on the features sub-score

ASUS ROG Ally X leads on features (90 vs 74).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

MSI Claw A1M 76
vs
89 ASUS ROG Ally X

Score breakdown

MSI Claw A1M
76
performance 76
games 74
features 74
value 82
library 0
ASUS ROG Ally X
89
performance 92
games 0
features 90
value 88
library 92

Specs side-by-side

MSI Claw A1M versus ASUS ROG Ally X — full spec comparison
Spec MSI Claw A1M ASUS ROG Ally X
Release year
2024
—
CPU
—
AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
GPU
—
RDNA 3, 12 CUs
RAM
—
24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
Storage
—
1 TB M.2 2280
Display
—
7″ IPS, 120Hz, 1080p
Battery
—
80 Wh
Weight
—
678 g

MSI Claw A1M

Pros
  • +Exclusive titles (brand-dependent)
  • +Store ecosystem
  • +Cross-gen compatibility
Cons
  • −Storage expansion pricey
  • −Dashboard UX ages
  • −Subscription required for online

ASUS ROG Ally X

Pros
  • +80 Wh battery — longest in handheld class
  • +24 GB LPDDR5X-7500
  • +Genuine Windows compatibility
Cons
  • −Windows handheld UX still rough
  • −678 g — heavier than Steam Deck OLED
  • −No OLED option

FAQ: MSI Claw A1M vs ASUS ROG Ally X

Which is better, MSI Claw A1M or ASUS ROG Ally X? +

ASUS ROG Ally X scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 13. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is MSI Claw A1M worth the price? +

At $699, MSI Claw A1M delivers a Specdex score of 76 — strongest in value.

Is ASUS ROG Ally X worth the price? +

At $799, ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in performance.

Does MSI Claw A1M or ASUS ROG Ally X last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for performance, MSI Claw A1M or ASUS ROG Ally X? +

ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on performance (92 vs 76). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, MSI Claw A1M or ASUS ROG Ally X? +

ASUS ROG Ally X — leads on features (90 vs 74). Compared on the features sub-score.