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ASUS ROG Ally X (2024) vs MSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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General

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Series

ROG Ally1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Claw A1M6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

RC72LA, RC72LA-ALLYX.Z1X, RC72LA-ALLYX.Z1X2TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026US specification columns for Z1 Extreme only. The RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512 column uses a different chip and is excluded. The 1 TB and 2 TB RC72LA configurations share the published device specifications.

Claw A1M-051US, CLAWA10511Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact US A1M-051US / CLAWA1051, Core Ultra 7 155H, 16 GB, 512 GB, Windows 11 Home. Excludes 050US 1 TB, 052US Core Ultra 5, later 32 GB configurations and Claw AI+ successors.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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82414235716310Retailer pagedatavision.com/products/msi-claw-7-in-pc-gaming-handheld-console-intel-ultra-7-155h-16gb-512gb-ssd-microsd-card-reader-black-a1m-051usRead 7 October 2026Exact US A1M-051US, 155H/16 GB/512 GB. DirectDial independently agrees, with zero-padded 13-digit form 0824142357163. Other regional or 050US barcodes not combined.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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8 January 20247Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026Original MSI CES 2024 introduction dateline January 8. Page posted January 9. Dateline used as announcement date. Retail March 2024 is separate.

Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Current official US listing offers Buy Now or Where to buy for these exact configurations.

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PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

ASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)12Reviewkitguru.net/channel/computex/joao-silva/computex-2024-asus-officially-announces-the-new-rog-ally-xRead 23 October 2026KitGuru's launch report calls the original ROG Ally the predecessor of the ROG Ally X and lists the original's size and specs.13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Asus-fully-unveils-ROG-Ally-X-with-24-GB-of-RAM-higher-storage-better-design-larger-battery-and-more.843451.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the ROG Ally X is a refresh of the original ROG Ally.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X14Reviewlaptopmag.com/gaming/rog-ally-x-vs-rog-xbox-ally-xRead 23 October 2026Laptop Mag compares the ROG Ally X with its successor, the ROG Xbox Ally X.15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xbox-Full-screen-Experience-for-Gaming-Handhelds-Asus-ROG-Xbox-Ally-X-Review.1139045.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's ROG Xbox Ally X review calls the ROG Ally X the previous Ally X.

MSI Claw 8 AI+12Reviewwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 7 October 2026Claw 8 AI+ review explicitly describes original A1M as predecessor. Existing catalog successor reference. This marketed successor has different hardware, none inherited. Maker also launched smaller Claw 7 AI+ second generation, which is not in the current catalog.20Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/consoles-pc/meet-the-msi-claw-8-ai-msis-shot-at-redemption-for-the-pc-gaming-handheld-marketRead 23 October 2026TechRadar calls the MSI Claw 8 AI+ the official follow-up to the original Claw A1M.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$799.998Press releaseasus.com/us/news/tslacvak0tyqco6zRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer US launch MSRP for the 1 TB Ally X or 512 GB Z1 Extreme original Ally. US dollars, local sales tax not included in the suggested price. Later store prices are not used. Full page retrieval times out or returns 500. Public official indexed launch paragraphs were read, including date, availability, exact chip/model and USD MSRP. No full direct page access is claimed.

$749.9911Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming-msi-claw-a1m-faqRead 7 October 2026Original February 4, 2024 CES pricing FAQ explicitly Core Ultra 7 155H/512 GB. MSRP, not current discounted stock. Original MSI store currently unavailable to normal retrieval. January 30 IT Home exact 051US pricing independently agrees. The $799.99 1 TB model excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US8Press releaseasus.com/us/news/tslacvak0tyqco6zRead 5 October 2026

US1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact launch and current product artwork, plus review Case section explicitly describes black Ally X.

Black1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026The maker describes a Windows gaming handheld PC.

Handheld PC6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026

Form factor

Slate2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Single handheld body with integrated controls.

Slate3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Platform and software

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OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Windows6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

Xbox app4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Xbox app is supplied and usable out of the gate. Other compatible launchers must be downloaded, so they are not listed as built-in stores.

Steam, Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Connect, Xbox6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026Current maker platform-access FAQ explicitly these launchers. Ubisoft official launcher name normalized, Epic existing name retained. Individual game compatibility, Game Pass subscriptions and Android App Player support are distinct.9Reviewsaiganak.com/review/msi-handheld-claw-a1mRead 7 October 2026Exact original A1M hands-on explicitly names Steam, Ubisoft Connect and Xbox platform launchers. Corroborates official maker platform list and expands Ubisoft to its actual launcher name.

Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

RSR, AFMF2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Current maker page describes Radeon Super Resolution and AMD Fluid Motion Frames. In-game FSR support is not relabelled as a system-level FSR version.

XeSS15Maker product pagebg.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MXRead 7 October 2026Original A1M maker overview explicitly uses Intel XeSS technology with fitted Core Ultra 7 155H. Current maker FAQ 10203 applicable product list includes A1M and allows Intel-based models XeSS. This is supported technology, not a claim of XeSS 3/4 frame-generation compatibility. Game FSR support not treated as device-wide driver support.

Processor and graphics

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Chip

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 7 155H1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Chip brand

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Intel1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
8	Zen 4	5.1

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Eight physical Zen 4 cores, 16 threads. The schema lacks a Zen 4 core-type enum, so core_name preserves the maker architecture without an Intel P/E classification.

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Core type	Physical core count	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	6	1.4	4.8
Efficiency	8	0.9	3.8
Low-power efficiency	2	0.7	2.5

Source5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact fitted 155H chip: 6 performance, 8 efficiency and 2 low-power efficiency physical cores. Base clocks 1.4/0.9/0.7 GHz, maxima 4.8/3.8/2.5 GHz. Turbo depends on thermal and power conditions. Reserved cores not subtracted. Intel 4 is a process brand, not literal 4 nm, so numeric process field omitted.

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

4nm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes 4 nm. Foundry not identified in this device specification.

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GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

GPU architecture

RDNA 31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Intel Xe-LPG13Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000098346/graphics.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact fitted Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Series 1 with Intel Arc integrated GPU. Intel table identifies Core Ultra with Arc GPU as Xe-LPG and related products include Series 1. Original first-generation datasheet 792044 platform diagram independently labels Intel Xe LPG Graphics. Later Xe2/Series 2 and Xe3/Series 3 not inherited.

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

121Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Twelve AMD compute units.

81Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact configuration 8 Xe-cores. Not shaders or compute-thread count. CPU-derived capabilities such as external display maxima are not transferred.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

2,700MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

2,250MHz5Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/236847/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-155h-24m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact fitted chip maximum dynamic Arc graphics frequency 2.25 GHz. Chip-rated ceiling, not guaranteed sustained handheld clock.

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

8.6TFLOPS6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Graphics cell explicitly states maximum 8.6 TFLOPS FP32. Full sheet downloaded and rendered. About 1.9 h charging does not explicitly state empty-to-full, so charge_time_0_100_min is omitted. 7680 x 4320 external output lacks a matched refresh rate, so display_output_max is omitted.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Silent	Battery	13
Performance	Battery	17
Turbo	Battery	25
Turbo	Mains	30

Source5Maker product pagerog.asus.com.cn/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Ally X exact current China maker Performance section specifies Silent 13 W, Performance 17 W, Turbo 25 W battery or 30 W AC. This agrees with the original launch review. The US Ally X page still has old 10/15 W original-Ally wording, which is not used.

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Super Battery (PL1 sustained limit)	Battery	20
Super Battery (PL1 sustained limit)	Mains	20
Balanced (PL1 sustained limit)	Battery	30
Balanced (PL1 sustained limit)	Mains	35
Extreme Performance (PL1 sustained limit)	Battery	35
Extreme Performance (PL1 sustained limit)	Mains	43

Source8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Review reproduces official manufacturer preset table. Super Battery PL1/PL2: 20/20 W both power sources. Balanced: 30/30 W battery, 35/35 W AC. Extreme Performance: 35/35 W battery, 43/45 W AC. Rows store sustained PL1. The 45 W short PL2 is qualified here only. BIOS and Center M version unscoped. These are maker device presets, not measured average consumption or Intel chip maximum turbo power.

Lowest TDP

13W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

20W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

43W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP on battery

25W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

35W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

Yes4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Set your operating mode section explicitly allows custom wattage in Manual mode.

Yes8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Original own software review describes Manual mode with user-adjustable PL1/PL2, 20 to 40 W AC and 20 to 35 W battery. These are editable software limits, not extra maker preset rows or measured package power. Shared A1M software feature, no performance result borrowed.

Memory and storage

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RAM

24GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

16GB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR5X2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Performance section states LPDDR5X. The current US spec tab says LPDDR5, but the exact Japan datasheet also explicitly identifies LPDDR5X-7500.

LPDDR51Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

7,500MT/s2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Performance section gives 7500 MHz marketing wording. The exact Japan technical sheet states LPDDR5X-7500, establishing the advertised 7500 data rate. Reviewer actual LPDDR5x-7467 is not substituted.

6,400MT/s1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Current exact US producer row LPDDR5-6400, matched global table and original review. January 2024 exact sheet says 4800 MHz, so current corrected producer value takes precedence. Label MHz is effective transfer rate, stored 6400 MT/s.

Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

1 TB, 2 TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Advertised 1 TB and 2 TB become decimal 1000 GB and 2000 GB. Literal 512 GB is retained. No usable-capacity estimate.

512GB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

41Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2280	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026One installed M.2 SSD socket. Maker identifies installed PCIe 4.0 storage and its 2230 or 2280 form factor. PCIe lane count is left out unless an exact document states it.6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026SSD cell explicitly states PCI Express 4.0 x 4 NVMe/M.2. Full-size 2280 socket is separately documented by product page.

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Form factor	Interface	PCIe generation	PCIe lanes	Count	Occupied
M.2 2230	PCIe NVMe	4	4	1	Yes

Source1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact maker fitted 512 GB NVMe Gen4 x4 2230 plus family single M.2 2230 slot. One occupied slot, no inferred second expansion slot.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 20264Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 20267Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

microSD3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Card speed class

UHS-II1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

SD 4.01Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

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Display

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Screen size

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

7in(17.8 cm)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Current exact US resolution and screen rows agree 1920x1080, 16:9, 120 Hz. January sheet conflicting 1920x1200/16:10 row is not inherited. Unknown VRR conditions and lower-resolution maxima omitted.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026January sheet Screen Size 1920x1080 supported. Separate 1920x1200/16:10 row rejected as inconsistent with exact product and current maker.

Pixel density

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

16:91Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Current exact US A1M-051US row. Original January sheet conflicting 16:10 was already excluded in baseline. Current corrected row wins.

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Maker says IPS-level. Native LCD subtype is not inferred from that claim.

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Maker explicitly says IPS-Level. This describes IPS-like characteristics without asserting the physical panel subtype.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

Glossy6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026Display surface cell explicitly says glossy. Anti-glare coating is not automatically matte.7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly describes glossy touchscreen, even though maker says anti-glare coating.

Glossy16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-review-The-gaming-handheld-with-an-Intel-Core-Ultra-processor-disappoints.848787.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Descriptive Claw A1M hardware finish in review specification, not a numeric measured display result or supplier identity. Review tested 155H/16 GB/1 TB regional variant. Only shared marketed housing/display finish description adopted, no panel part or sample measurements inherited. Optional maker glossy glass protector is a separate accessory and not evidence for native finish.

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1080	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Built-in Full HD panel maximum 120 Hz, with FreeSync Premium variable refresh. External display modes excluded.

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

FreeSync Premium1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Other15Maker product pagebg.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MXRead 7 October 2026Maker A1M display list explicitly VRR. Stored Other because named VESA/AMD/NVIDIA certification or protocol is not established. No numeric lower limit inferred. Early press no-VRR statements were corrected by MSI. This is shared marketed display feature, not numeric test inheritance from the 1 TB sample.

VRR lower limit

48Hz9Press articletheverge.com/2024/6/2/24169709/asus-rog-ally-x-price-release-date-inside-gaming-handheldRead 5 October 2026Exact Ally X preview explicitly states its native 7-inch panel has 48-120 Hz VRR, unchanged from original Ally. Low Framerate Compensation does not lower the native 48 Hz limit.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

500nits7Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026Original A1M display table: 7-inch 1080p 120 Hz IPS-level panel, 500 nits typical. Not measured HDR peak. No DCI-P3 value inferred from 100% sRGB.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Potentiometer9Press articletheverge.com/2024/6/2/24169709/asus-rog-ally-x-price-release-date-inside-gaming-handheldRead 5 October 2026Exact Ally X hands-on teardown and Asus technical director interview explicitly identify ALPS potentiometer sticks.

Hall effect1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Stick layout

Offset2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Maker explicitly describes slightly offset joysticks in the Control section.

Offset3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Trigger stops

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D-pad

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Cross3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Xbox3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Two assignable rear grip buttons. The four shoulder bumpers and triggers are excluded.

23Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete rear drawing labels M1 and M2 macro buttons. Two extra rear gameplay controls. Ordinary bumpers/triggers and system buttons not included.

Trackpads

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011Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming-msi-claw-a1m-faqRead 7 October 2026Original own CES hands-on FAQ explicitly no touchpads of any kind. Complete maker front/control inventory corroborates no separate pad, touchscreen remains. B&H mixed 051US URL/050US headings list Pointing Device TouchPad, PointingStick alongside wrong 653g/prototype dimensions and optional pouch. That inconsistent template row is not treated as a physical trackpad count.

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 28 lists primary and secondary Key Mapping in Armoury Crate SE.

Yes6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026MSI Center M on handheld assigns macros, key combinations and mouse movements. System-level control customization without game support. Not controller onboard memory.

System buttons

View button, Menu button, Command Center button, Armoury Crate button, POWER button, Volume buttons3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Power button, Volume buttons, View button, Menu button, MSI Center M button, Quick Settings button3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026System buttons only: Power, Volume, View, Menu, MSI and Quick Settings. Gameplay ABXY, directions, sticks, bumpers, triggers and M1/M2 excluded.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

Not available

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

Power button3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Power button3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes7Press releaseus.msi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-World-s-First-Gaming-Handheld-with-Core--Ultra-at-CES-2024143060Read 7 October 2026Exact original CES A1M hardware table states six-axis IMU, separate from vibration motor. Physical gyroscope claim, not proof of per-game support or enabled software motion mapping. Combined six-axis count is qualified here because this handheld schema has no motion_sensor_axes field.

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

HD haptics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

HD haptics4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact maker controls explicitly HD haptics. Not inferred from generic vibration motor alone.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Exact maker RGB ABXY and left/right stick-ring lighting. No lighting-zone count inferred.

Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

484nits7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated full-white centre 484 nits in the display grid, X-Rite i 1Pro 2. Spatial average 455.8 nits is not substituted for centre. Display P3 coverage is a different target from DCI-P3. No PWM found, so frequency omitted. Decimal microSD read values are not rounded into integer fields. Generic laptop palmrest labels do not establish grip temperatures.

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

1,383:17Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated contrast row from the display lab.

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

Not available

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

2.97Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Factory CalMAN ColorChecker average Delta E 2000. Calibrated results are separate and not stored.

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

3,196points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 20262560 x 1440 Time Spy Graphics subscore. Turbo 30 W AC, driver 23.40.28, 24 GB and 1 TB review unit. Overall Time Spy scores are not substituted.

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

2,972points7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ally X benchmark summary explicitly shows Steel Nomad Light 2972 points. Turbo 30 W AC default review settings. Steel Nomad 519 is a different benchmark.

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

97points10Measurementfrandroid.com/marques/asus/2084806_test-asus-rog-ally-x-avisRead 5 October 2026Theoretical Benchmarks section explicitly names Cinebench 2024. Turbo 30 W plugged in gives 97 single-core, 768 multi-core. Review unit 24 GB/1 TB, Windows 11. Exact firmware and CPU boost configuration not stated. Silent 13 W 85/438 and Performance 17 W 94/535 are different modes and not copied to the 30 W scalar.

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

768points10Measurementfrandroid.com/marques/asus/2084806_test-asus-rog-ally-x-avisRead 5 October 2026Same explicit Cinebench 2024 Turbo 30 W AC test. The article mislabels both USB-C ports as USB4 and prior SSD form factor 2240, so no hardware port or slot claims are taken from this source. P 3 figure is under volume wording, not proven DCI-P3 coverage and omitted.

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Power source	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	Off	30	Mains	34.3
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	Off	25	Battery	31.1

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ally X Review Settings power table, Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Medium. Sustained TDP 30 W mains and 25 W battery. Driver 23.40.28, 24 GB, 8 GB default GPU allocation. Default gaming benchmarks disable super resolution and fluid-motion frames. Ray-tracing toggle not expressly stated in this table, so it is omitted.

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

4,928MB/s7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026CrystalDiskMark 5.2/6 sequential Q32T1 read. WD PC SN560 SDDPNQE-1T00 1 TB. Tested in the default Turbo AC review mode.

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	25	150	2.07
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	150	15.82
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	Not available	12.35
Video playback	Not available	Not available	150	19.57
Max load	Not available	Not available	Not available	2.13

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact minute totals converted to hours. Cyberpunk Ultra 150 nits Turbo battery 25 W 2 h 04. Wi-Fi 60 Hz 150 nits 15 h 49 and 60 Hz maximum 12 h 21. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p 150 nits 19 h 34. Maximum-load test maximum brightness 2 h 08. Firmware versions and video refresh rate are not given.

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

2.07h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

2.07h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

19.57h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

128min7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Device turned on with supplied 65 W adapter, full 0-100%. 100 W adapter measured 93 minutes, a separate test not used for this scalar. Both ports supported 100 W according to the reviewer, conflicting with guide 65 W max wording. Device maximum omitted.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Turbo 30 W AC	Max load	42.6

Source7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026System Noise maximum-load measurement in Turbo 30 W AC, 15 cm microphone distance. Original Ally used Earthworks M23R and Arta with ambient 23.3 dB(A). Ally X profile table gives maximum noise 42.6 dB(A). Medium-load and gaming rows are omitted where load identity is not explicit.

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

42.6dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

39.7°C7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Rear surface maximum during stress test, Turbo 30 W AC. Room 21 °C on Ally X and 20.9 °C on original Ally. Fluke t 3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900. The lower/back thermal grid is identified by the review rear-surface photos and prose. This is a stress result, not the 39.2 °C Ally X Cyberpunk gaming result or original 38.7 °C Witcher result. Grip-specific location is not inferred from the generic laptop palmrest labels.

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

685g(1.5 lb)7Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Case section explicitly says the review sample tips the scale at 685 grams versus 611 grams for original Ally. These are measured whole-device weights, separate from maker 678/608 grams.

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

23Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original drawing locates two front-facing stereo drivers. Array Microphone name does not prove capsule count, so microphone_count omitted.

Speaker direction

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Front-facing3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Audio features

Hi-Res certification (for headphone), Dolby Atmos, AI noise-canceling technology, Smart Amp Technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Hi-Res claim is scoped to headphone output. Dolby Atmos processing does not change the count of two physical speakers.

Two 2 W speakers, Hi-Res Audio ready, Headphone and microphone combo jack1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 2-6 explicitly 4-pole 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo connector.

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4	1	Top	USB4	Yes
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Top	Not available	Yes
microSD card	UHS-II	1	Top	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware diagram pages 14-15 identifies all connectors at the top. USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 provides direct video out. Two USB-C ports are separate physical connectors, one USB4 and one USB 3.2 Gen 2.

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4	1	Top	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	100
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	SD 4.0	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original page 2-5 top-edge drawing locates USB-C, microSD and combo audio jack. One USB-C explicitly up to 40 Gbps, Thunderbolt 4, USB4, DisplayPort and PD. Supported 100 W is connector/system PD input, not battery-flow power. Maker dock paragraph separately states Claw maximum charging speed 65 W, with no explanation of input versus battery power. The derived 15 W accessory-output cell was removed because the manual states only 5 V/3 A.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

Not available

100W=CalculatedFrom Ports

Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

USB47Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-X-Review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-faster-RAM-and-a-huge-80-Wh-battery.865721.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section establishes USB4 external GPU connection and explicitly says XG Mobile proprietary port removed.

Thunderbolt17Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/msi-claw-reviewRead 7 October 2026Original A1M physical port review explicitly Thunderbolt 4 USB-C supports external GPU enclosures. Shared fitted port across maker 051US/050US rows. No proprietary OCuLink or USB4-enclosure inference. External-GPU benchmark results not inherited.

Dock

Sold separately2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026ROG Gaming Charger Dock appears in the separate accessories list.

Sold separately8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Exact original A1M accessory sold separately. Current maker Nest compatible-device list explicitly all MSI Claw including A1M. No dock silently added to 051US package.

Max output through dock

AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

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BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Refresh rate (Hz)
3840	2160	60

Source19Retailer pageneutronusa.com/prod.cfm/5065522Read 7 October 2026Exact MSI CLAWDOCK/Nest sold accessory. Maker independently publishes HDMI 2.0*1 4K/60Hz and all MSI Claw compatibility, including A1M. Retailer exact supported-resolution row supplies pixel dimensions. No HDR or additional modes inferred.

Dock ports

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USB-C host, HDMI 2.0, USB-C PD 3.0 input (100 W max), USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s), 2 × USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gb/s), RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet18Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld-Accessory/Nest-Docking-Station/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact optional Nest dock inventory. Host-facing USB-C, separate PD input, one USB-C peripheral and two USB-A peripheral ports distinguished. Separate dock hardware, not extra handheld connectors. 100W charger recommended for all functions. Dock power not handheld charging-limit correction.

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz14Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/230084/intel-killer-wifi-7-be1750-xw/specifications.htmlRead 7 October 2026Current exact MSI 051US row explicitly fits Killer WiFi 7 BE1750. Fitted module maker directly publishes these bands. US region reference, 6 GHz use still subject to local regulation/AP. No antenna or module FCC ID inferred.

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026Current maker lists 5.4 and says Bluetooth version can vary with OS version. Launch reviews report 5.2, so this is the current supported value, not an assertion of launch Bluetooth 5.4.

5.41Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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Cellular

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

80Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

53Wh1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Maker six-cell 53 Wh battery. Current US says Li-ion, global launch says Li-polymer. No mAh conversion. Unscoped family 2-hour workload estimate and other SSD-config measurements not transferred.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

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Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

Use	Hours (h)
Video playback	11.7
Idle	22.4

Source6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026JEITA battery measurement method 3.0 manufacturer claims: video 11.7 hours, idle 22.4 hours. Claimed by maker, not independent measurements. Method 2.0 aggregate 25.4 hours is not forced into a different use-case field.

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

22.4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

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100W3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 2-5 explicitly supports 65 to 100 W USB PD input, with optional 27 to 100 W only while powered off. The field records maximum explicitly supported device/system input, not measured battery power or supplied 65 W adapter. Exact maker A1M dock paragraph separately calls maximum charging speed 65 W. That wording does not explain negotiation or battery-only power, so literal scope difference remains reported. No claim of 100 W flowing to battery.

Charging standards

USB PD3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026USB PD Fast Charging section, page 67 on Ally X and page 66 on original Ally. Version is not given.

USB PD 3.03Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 51 explicitly recommends MyASUS Battery Health Charging Balanced mode for continuous AC use. Pages 11-12 describe Battery Health Charging settings. No exact threshold is inferred.

Yes6Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026Current maker walkthrough includes original 7-inch A1M in product selector and MSI Center M 2.0 tutorial. Shared software charge-limit function. No exact numeric setpoint inferred. Battery calibration separate, no bypass-charging claim.

Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 18 gives the supplied adapter as 20 V, 3.25 A, 65 W. Appearance varies by region. Exact configuration rows preserve the adapter, not a claim for every regional bundle.

Yes3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026

65W1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Cooling

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Fans

22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024Read 5 October 2026Zero Gravity cooling uses a dual fan design.

26Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-GuideRead 7 October 2026Original A1M Design Secret section explicitly Cooler Boost HyperFlow with two fans and two pipes. Later Claw 8 battery and two-port facts in the updated guide are excluded.

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

Yes4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Same section explicitly allows a custom fan curve, not merely a fixed fan-speed setting. The current article covers ROG Ally handhelds and lists both original Ally and Ally X in its supported model table.

Yes8Reviewgamersnexus.net/handheld-pcs/msi-claw-mess-gaming-handheld-cant-compete-review-benchmarksRead 7 October 2026Original own software review explicitly independently editable curves for two fans in Performance profile. Other profiles, including Manual, lacked this feature at tested software version. Source current maker guide corroborates Extreme performance fan customization. No unconditional claim across all modes.

Build

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Built-in kickstand

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No11Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming-msi-claw-a1m-faqRead 7 October 2026Explicit original FAQ. Optional case that becomes a stand is separate from handheld housing. No blanket accessory absence inferred.

Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

SSD4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Add more storage section explicitly describes opening the Ally and replacing its SSD. Exact model product page and review maintenance section corroborate the socket form factor.

SSD17Reviewdigitaltrends.com/computing/msi-claw-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact A1M article explicitly user replacement of M.2 SSD. Shared single 2230 service socket across maker 051US/050US hardware. Guide says battery may not be replaced by users, so battery not added from aftermarket repair compatibility. Joystick replacement soldering status not proved.

Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width280.6Height111.3Depth45.05mm(11 × 4.4 × 1.8 in)6Maker spec sheet (PDF)asus-event.com/pr/asusjp-spec-RC72LA.pdfRead 5 October 2026One-page exact RC72LA-Z1 E 24 G 1 T Japan datasheet. Width 280.6 mm and front height 111.3 mm. Chassis height 24.7-36.9 mm excludes protrusions. Footnote 10 explicitly gives thickness from the stick tip 45.05 mm, used as maximum external depth. US rounded dimensions differ slightly, exact datasheet is preferred.

Width294Height117mm(11.6 × 4.6 in)4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Current maker 294mm side-to-side width and 117mm front-facing height. Maker 21.2mm thickness is unqualified chassis depth and appears below grip/stick envelope, so depth omitted. Earlier manual 290x120 reference dimensions not used.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

678g(1.5 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

675g(1.5 lb)4Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 5 October 2026Maker 675g with battery. Bare device, without adapter or case. US 1.49lb not converted when metric producer figure available.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

Handheld Optimized, Windows Performance Fit4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Current Xbox app displays Handheld Optimized and Windows Performance Fit indicators on ROG Ally handhelds. This is current software compatibility, not a launch hardware certification.

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

ROG Ally X gaming handheld, 65W AC adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual page 18 confirms that a 65 W adapter is supplied with the handheld. The product accessories are sold separately. This list names the handheld and supplied adapter. It does not assert a complete list of regional paperwork.

MSI Claw A1M handheld PC, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter, AC power cord3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original printed page 2-2: device, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter and AC cord. Pouch explicitly optional and not proved included for 051US. No included dock inferred.

Carrying case

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-20241Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

us.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/Specification1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-x-2024/specRead 5 October 2026

files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecification2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026Original one-page exact MSI CLAW A1M-051US producer sheet dated January 23, 2024, hosted by retailer. Read complete original PDF. Its Screen Size row 1080p agrees current producer. Separate Resolution 1920x1200 and 4800 memory row conflict and are explicitly excluded in favor of corrected current US specification.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/GAMING%20HANDHELDS/RC72LA/0409_E25272_RC72LA_V2_B.pdfRead 5 October 202668-page English guide opened. Hardware, controls and charging sections read. E25272, revised edition V2, October 2024. Official support page links the GAMING HANDHELDS path. Ally X guide page 67 says 5-65 W, but Notebookcheck independently demonstrates 100 W input with both ports. Conflicting exact device maximum is omitted, along with nested charging_in_w values.

download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T41_v1.0_English.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original current MS-1T41 v1.0 English A1M 42-page manual read. Product overview, port details, specification, unpacking and power sections rendered and checked. Older distributor manual differs in optional-pouch and USB PD wording, so current maker original takes precedence.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

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1year1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A1MX/SpecificationRead 7 October 2026Exact US maker one-year limited warranty, including one-year global coverage. Not optional extended retailer plan.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)files.bbystatic.com/F34XdgSomH53Iw1DoIiBdg==/Claw%2BA1M-051US%2BSpecificationRead 5 October 2026

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