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AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

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

Claw1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Marketed Claw A8 model. Intel Claw 8 AI+ and Claw A1M are separate products.

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 A8 BZ2EM-070US, Claw A8 BZ2EM-065US, Claw A8 BZ2EM-077US1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact current US sold table lists 065US, 070US and 077US. Reference is 070US. All three have Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB LPDDR5x and 1 TB PCIe Gen4 SSD.

GTIN / EAN

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

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May 20255Press articlenotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-A8-beats-Asus-ROG-Ally-2-to-launch-with-AMD-Ryzen-Z2-Extreme-and-80-Wh-battery.1019461.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Dated May 19, 2025 report of MSI unveiling Claw A8 at Computex. Month precision does not claim a retail release.

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.

Available1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact 070US and 077US rows link In Stock purchase offers.

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.

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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.

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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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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.

Polar Tempest, Neon Green1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026065US and 070US are Polar Tempest. 077US is Neon Green. The base union is resolved by the exact variant rows.

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 PC2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly describes handheld Windows PC gaming.

Form factor

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

Slate2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Maker front and rear views and exact manual show one-piece handheld with fixed controls.

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

Windows1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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.

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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.

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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

AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Chip brand

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

AMD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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 A8 BZ2EM

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	3	Zen 5	5
Zen 5c	5	Zen 5c	3.3

Source4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Ryzen Z2 Extreme Claw A8 review CPU table and processor section explicitly identify three Zen 5 and five Zen 5c physical cores. CPU table gives 5.0 GHz and 3.3 GHz respectively. These chip configuration facts apply to the same Z2 Extreme in the selected US SKU, not another Z2 processor.

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

5.1GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

5GHz=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

AMD Radeon 890M1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

GPU architecture

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

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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.

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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

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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 A8 BZ2EM

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Lowest TDP

13W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Highest TDP on battery

25W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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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.

Yes4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Test conditions explicitly allow individual SPL, SPPT and FPPT settings in Manual mode. No transient 50 W boost or measured 20 W AI-mode observation is stored as a maker TDP preset.

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

24GB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact sold configuration has 24 GB. Generic manual maximum of 32 GB does not establish a sold 32 GB variant.

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.

LPDDR5X1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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.

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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.

1 TB1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Advertised 1 TB is exactly 1000 decimal GB. This is not usable formatted capacity.

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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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 A8 BZ2EM

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

Source2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Fast, Ready, Upgradable states fitted PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 2280 SSD. Exact manual independently states one internal M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe socket.

M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

Memory card

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

microSD1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Card speed class

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

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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

8in(20.3 cm)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Native resolution

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

1920 × 1200px1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Pixel density

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

283ppi=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

16:102Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026

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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact US production table states IPS-Level. This maker comparison term is stored with the dedicated ips_level enum.

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.

Glossy4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Claw A8 display table states glossy yes. No panel supplier or numerical lab results are generalized to exact US hardware.

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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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 A8 BZ2EM

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)	VRR
1920	1200	120	Yes

Source1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact native 1920x1200 display row states 48 to 120 Hz VRR.

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

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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.

48Hz1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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

500nits2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Final product summary explicitly states 500 nits (Typical). The earlier sunlight-readable headline alone is not used.

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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed front diagram has left stick above D-pad and right stick below ABXY.

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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Trigger stops

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D-pad

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Disc3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact front diagram and maker photo show one round directional disc with raised cross. This is the physical disc shape, not its switch mechanism.

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-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed front diagram and maker photo show A bottom, B right, X left, Y top.

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.

21Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Control table explicitly lists Macro button M1/M2. These are the two extra rear macro buttons.

Trackpads

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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.

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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, Volume up, Volume down, MSI Center M, Quick Settings, View, Menu3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 2-3 to 2-6 identify system buttons, power and separate volume up/down controls. Gameplay buttons, sticks and triggers are separate.

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

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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 button2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Most Comprehensive IO Support explicitly identifies Fingerprint Power Button.

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

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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 haptics1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Control table explicitly states HD haptics. No trigger rumble or adaptive resistance is inferred.

RGB lighting

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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

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.

1,588:18Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck Germany review sample, Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB onboard RAM, 1 TB Micron 2500 MTFDKBA1T0QGN, PN8007QB1-2 1920x1200 120 Hz IPS panel, Windows 11 Home, AMD Adrenalin 25.10.30. Test conditions explicitly use default AI Engine mode for benchmarks and measurements. Exact regional suffix is not published. These are sample results, not maker guarantees. US sold SKUs have matching marketed CPU/RAM/capacity/display hardware. No material difference is documented. Uncalibrated panel contrast 1588:1 with black level 0.34 cd/m2. Not a dynamic contrast claim.

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.

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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.

2.98Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample with the PN8007QB1-2 1920x1200 120 Hz IPS panel, in default AI Engine mode. Factory CalMAN ColorChecker Delta E 2000 average 2.9. The post-ICC-calibration 1.3 result is not stored.

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.

3,331points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample (Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB RAM, AMD Adrenalin 25.10.30) in default AI Engine mode. These are sample results, not maker guarantees. Explicit 2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics score 3331. Total Time Spy score 3640 is a different result. Actual per-run APU watts and external power source are unpublished.

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.

3,228points8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample (Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB RAM, AMD Adrenalin 25.10.30) in default AI Engine mode. These are sample results, not maker guarantees. Steel Nomad Light Score 3228. Regular Steel Nomad 597 is a different test. Actual per-run APU watts and external power source are unpublished.

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 A8 BZ2EM

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Average FPS
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	Off (FSR off)	44.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	Off (FSR off)	35.8
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	Off (FSR off)	28.9
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	Off (FSR off)	25
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low	Not available	44.9
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	35.6
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High	Not available	30.2
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra	Not available	28.7
F1 24	1920	1080	Low	Not available	85.1
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	76
F1 24	1920	1080	High	Not available	57.1
F1 24	1920	1080	Ultra High	Not available	14.9

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode. Exact 1920x1080 preset table. Cyberpunk 2077 has FSR off. Baldurs Gate 3 uses SMAA at Low and TAA at Medium, High and Ultra. F1 24 uses 16xAF and TAA. Per-run TDP, power source, ray tracing and frame generation are unpublished and not filled. Chart minimum is not 1% low.

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.

6,999MB/s8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode, with the installed 1 TB Micron 2500 MTFDKBA1T0QGN. CrystalDiskMark 5.2/6 sequential Q32T1 read 6999 MB/s. AS SSD 4960 and DiskSpd 6996 use separate methods. Exact US drive supplier is unproved, so the named reviewer sample remains explicit.

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 A8 BZ2EM

Test	Game	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	150	2.78
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	150	18.62
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	12.07

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample (Ryzen Z2 Extreme, 24 GB RAM, Windows 11 Home) in default AI Engine mode. Rows in order: Cyberpunk 2077 1920x1080 Ultra at 150 cd/m2 lasts 2h 47min. Wi-Fi browsing at 150 cd/m2 lasts 18h 37min. Wi-Fi browsing at maximum brightness lasts 12h 04min. Exact minutes divided by 60. Numeric APU power and refresh are unpublished. No guessed nit value is assigned to maximum brightness.

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)

2.78h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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)

2.78h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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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35.5W8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode. Cyberpunk 2077 FHD 1920x1080 Ultra, no FSR, 150 cd/m2, average 35.5 W, range 35.1 to 36.4 W. Reviewer whole-system consumption with internal display. External-monitor 37.6 W is a separate run. This is not APU TDP or battery charge input.

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 A8 BZ2EM

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
AI Engine	Idle	29
AI Engine	Gaming	36.6
AI Engine	Max load	39.1

Source8Measurementnotebookcheck.net/8-inch-gaming-handheld-now-also-with-AMD-MSI-Claw-A8-review.1185107.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck review sample in default AI Engine mode. Earthworks M23R with Arta at 15 cm, ambient 24 dB(A). Idle 29 is maximum observed idle. Gaming 36.6 is Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra. Maximum load 39.1 is stress. Other games can differ.

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

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

39.1dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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

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36.6dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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

21Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

Speaker direction

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Front-facing3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed front diagram places both speaker outlets on the user-facing face.

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.

DTS processing, Hi-Res Audio, Force-Feedback Audio2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 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

Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

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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 A8 BZ2EM

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB4 40Gbps / DisplayPort / USB PD 3.0 / Thunderbolt 4 compatible	2	Top	40	USB4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Mic-in / Headphone-out combo	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed upper-side diagram and pages 2-5 to 2-9 locate both USB-C ports, audio jack and card reader on top. Manual explicitly states 40 Gbps. Production US specification proves USB4 and Thunderbolt 4 compatibility, not native Thunderbolt certification. Manual 45 to 100 W PD device input and overview 65 W charging describe potentially different limits, so charging-input watt cells are omitted without an exact shared scope. Output 5 V / 3 A is not converted into an unstated watt limit.

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

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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-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 2-7 to 2-9 explicitly describe DisplayPort external monitor support. 8K without a refresh rate cannot populate an exact maximum mode.

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.

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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 separately2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026MSI Nest is an optional accessory. No dock is listed in manual standard box contents.

Max output through dock

AASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

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BMSI Claw A8 BZ2EM

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

Source2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Optional MSI Nest Docking Station Pack specifies HDMI 2.0 4K60. This is dock output, not a claimed direct USB-C maximum. HDR is unproved.

Dock ports

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HDMI 2.0, USB-C host, USB-C PD 3.0 input, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, Gigabit Ethernet2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Optional Nest pack connector inventory. Dock 100 W input is separate from handheld input and supplied 65 W adaptor.

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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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

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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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026

NFC

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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

80Wh1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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 A8 BZ2EM

Use	Hours (h)
Gaming	3.5

Source2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Maker claims 3.5 hours gameplay in Endurance Mode. Game, exact TDP and gaming brightness are not stated. Separate 19 hours plus video claim has a lower-bound qualifier that cannot be stored as an exact or maximum duration, so it is omitted.

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

22.4h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

3.5h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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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 3.02Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Device IO explicitly states Power Delivery 3.0. The exact manual describes 45 to 100 W device-port PD input capability, with 15 to 100 W optionally supported when off. Current overview separately states up to 65 W charging. Port input capacity and actual battery charging can describe different limits. Maximum charging-input cells remain omitted because the shared scope is unproved.

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.

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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.

Yes1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026AC Adapter row states 65 W adaptor. This is not the device charging-input maximum.

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.

22Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Advanced Thermal Design states two heat pipes and dual fans.

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.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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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.

SSD2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026Fast, Ready, Upgradable section explicitly says remove the back cover for SSD upgrades. Battery is not user replaceable under the manual.

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.

Width299.5Height126.2mm(11.8 × 5 in)3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 2-8 gives 299.5 (W) x 126.2 (D) x 24.0 (H) mm. Width and front-face height are stored. The 24 mm chassis thickness does not establish maximum depth including grips and controls, so depth remains unknown.

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

765g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026US production SKU table states 765 g with battery. Generic manual says less than 765 g and Japanese SKU differs. The exact US production specification is retained.

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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Hi-Res Audio2Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/OverviewRead 8 October 2026

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 handheld PC, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter, AC power cord3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Printed page 2-2 standard box list. Optional Exquisite Pouch is excluded because inclusion is not established for exact US SKUs.

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-A8-BZ2EMX/Overview1Maker product pageus.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 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

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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-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdf3Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T8K_v1.0_English.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Claw A8 MS-1T8K v1.0 guide, May 2025. Direct maker PDF downloaded and read. No Intel Claw manual is substituted.

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-A8-BZ2EMX/SpecificationRead 8 October 2026Exact US table: one year limited manufacturer warranty. Statutory rights are separate.

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