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AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

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General

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Series

ROG Ally1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Claw1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Claw model family in page heading.

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

RC71L, RC71L-ALLY.Z1X_5121Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026US specification columns for Z1 Extreme only. The RC71L-ALLY.Z1_512 column uses a different chip and is excluded.

A2VM-001US, A2VM-222US, A2VM-061NEU, A2VM-013NEU1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Model identifiers are read from the specification column headings or the model-specific PDF heading.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Model identifiers are read from the specification column headings or the model-specific PDF heading.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Model identifiers are read from the specification column headings or the model-specific PDF heading.

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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3 June 20244Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-Unveils-Next-Gen-AI--Gaming-and-Business---Productivity-Laptops-with-Latest-Processors-at-COMPUTEX-2024-143709Read 30 September 2026June 4 publication has June 3, 2024 Taipei dateline. Initial Claw 8 AI+ Lunar Lake reveal at Computex, not December production-spec finalization.

Status

Available1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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.

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MSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central's review calls the Claw A1M the predecessor of the Claw 8 AI+.16Reviewtechradar.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.

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 Ally11Press articlepcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/this-is-the-ally-2-100-percent-asus-says-the-rog-xbox-ally-is-a-bona-fide-successor-to-the-first-two-handhelds-but-the-originals-will-still-get-new-xbox-featuresRead 23 October 2026PC Gamer quotes ASUS saying the ROG Xbox Ally is the successor to the ROG Ally and the ROG Ally X.12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/ph/articles/rog-ally/rog-ally-vs-rog-xbox-ally-and-rog-xbox-ally-x-all-the-improvements-in-the-newest-rog-gaming-handheldsRead 23 October 2026ASUS says the ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X are the next generation after the original ROG Ally.

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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.

$699.997Press releaseasus.com/us/news/lcgmpd7irpdbdqxcRead 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.

US7Press releaseasus.com/us/news/lcgmpd7irpdbdqxcRead 5 October 2026

US, SE1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026US model-specific sheets and the official Swedish product configuration table.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

White6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact launch and current product artwork, plus review Case section explicitly describes white original Ally.

Sandstorm, Black1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026The Swedish comparison table names Sandstorm. The US model-specific sheets name Black.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Color cell: Black.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Color cell: Black.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026The maker describes a Windows gaming handheld PC.

Handheld PC6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Opening paragraph describes a Windows gaming handheld PC.

Form factor

Slate2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Single handheld body with integrated controls.

Slate9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Hardware overview shows one body with fixed controls.

Platform and software

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OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Windows6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Operating System cell: Windows 11 Home.

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Windows 11 Home6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026December 2024 production-spec: Windows 11 Home.

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-2023Read 5 October 2026Original product overview explicitly names Radeon Super Resolution. Current AFMF support is separately established by the existing manufacturer 15 tips guide. In-game FSR support is not a system-level FSR version.4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/articles/guides/15-tips--shortcuts-to-set-up-and-optimize-your-rog-allyRead 5 October 2026Current maker guide paragraph 86 explicitly supports AMD Fluid Motion Frames in per-game profiles, also named in the Command Center list. The guide includes the original Z1 Extreme Ally in its model table. This is current software support, not a launch feature. RSR is independently stated by the exact original overview.

XeSS6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Production announcement performance paragraph names Intel XeSS.

Processor and graphics

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Chip

AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Processor cell: Intel Core Ultra 7 258V.

Chip brand

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Intel6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Intel processor named in the exact Claw 8 specification table.

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 (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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 8 AI+

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Performance	4	Lion Cove	2.2	4.8
Low-power efficiency	4	Skymont	2.2	3.7

Source11Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/824443/2024_Intel_Tech%20Tour%20TW_Lunar%20Lake%20Architecture%20Session%20Highlights-3.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 7-15 identify Lion Cove P-cores and Skymont E-cores. Exact 258V counts/clocks come from the separately cited Intel CPU specification table.12Maker product pageintel.com/content/www/us/en/products/sku/240957/intel-core-ultra-7-processor-258v-12m-cache-up-to-4-80-ghz/specifications.htmlRead 30 September 2026Indexed official CPU Specifications table read through public web search. 4 performance and 4 low-power-efficient cores. P-core base/max 2.2/4.8 GHz, LP-E base/max 2.2/3.7 GHz. Direct page request was denied, so full-document access is unverified.

CPU cores

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly publishes 4 nm. Foundry not identified in this device specification.

3nm10Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 30 September 2026Core Ultra Series 2 table, 258V row: CPU lithography TSMC N3B.

GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Intel Arc 140V6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Graphics: Arc 140V.

GPU architecture

RDNA 31Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Xe211Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/824443/2024_Intel_Tech%20Tour%20TW_Lunar%20Lake%20Architecture%20Session%20Highlights-3.pdfRead 30 September 2026Pages 24-26: Lunar Lake new Xe2 GPU. Page 26 identifies eight second-generation Xe cores.

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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Twelve AMD compute units.

82Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026GPU cell: Arc 140V, 8 Xe-Cores.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026GPU cell: Arc 140V, 8 Xe-Cores.

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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

1,950MHz10Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdrdv2-public.intel.com/841783/Intel-Core-Comparsion.pdfRead 30 September 2026Core Ultra Series 2 table, 258V row: Arc Graphics 140V max dynamic frequency 1.95 GHz.

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

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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 (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Silent	Battery	10
Performance	Battery	15
Turbo	Battery	25
Turbo	Mains	30

Source5Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Original Ally Performance section specifies Silent 10 W, Performance 15 W, Turbo 25 W battery or 30 W AC. Launch reviewer measured Quiet 9 W, noted as a different observed setting rather than changing the maker claim. All rows are sustained preset limits, not transient sPPT or fPPT boosts.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Mode	TDP (W)
Manual	8
Manual	17
Manual	30

Source7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Software section: Manual mode selects TDP limits of 8, 17 and 30 W. These are not named OverBoost or Performance presets.

Lowest TDP

10W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

8W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

Highest TDP

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

30W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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.

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Memory and storage

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RAM

16GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

32GB6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Memory: 32GB.

RAM type

LPDDR51Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

LPDDR5X6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Production-spec Memory cell: LPDDR5X. The generic manual LPDDR5 description is not substituted.

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

6,400MT/s1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

8,533MT/s6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Memory: LPDDR5x-8533.

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.

512GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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 TB, 2 TB2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB and 2 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity. HDD capacity: 1TB.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026The maker publishes 1 TB and 2 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity. HDD capacity: 2TB.

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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

NVMe SSD2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD interface: NVMe.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD interface: NVMe.

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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

42Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD cell: Gen4 x4.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026HDD cell: Gen4 x4.

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

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

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

Source1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Storage Slot: one M.2 2230 NVMe PCIe Gen4 socket. The installed US SSD specification identifies x4.

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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

microSD1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026I/O Ports: one microSD card reader.

Card speed class

UHS-II1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

8in(20.3 cm)6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Display: 8 inch.

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

1920 × 1200px6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Display: 1920x1200.

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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

16:106Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Display: 16:10.

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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Maker says IPS-level. Native LCD subtype is not inferred from that claim.

IPS-level LCD1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Display cell: IPS-Level.

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.

Glossy6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display section explicitly describes glossy touchscreen, even though maker says anti-glare coating.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Display: Touchscreen.

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 (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Built-in Full HD panel maximum 120 Hz, with FreeSync Premium variable refresh. External display modes excluded.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

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

Source6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Display cell: 1920 x 1200 at 120 Hz with VRR. Other resolutions are not inferred.

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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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VRR lower limit

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48Hz1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Display cell: 48~120Hz VRR.

Brightness (SDR, claimed)

500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

500nits6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 production-spec Display cell: 500 nits (Typical).

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.

Potentiometer8Press articlewindowscentral.com/gaming/rog-ally-x-vs-rog-ally-2023-whats-the-differenceRead 5 October 2026Exact Original Ally Control comparison explicitly identifies potentiometer sticks, distinct from its Hall effect triggers.

Hall effect1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: Hall Effect analog sticks.

Stick layout

Offset3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual page 14 front hardware diagram positions left stick above the D-pad and right stick below the ABXY cluster, establishing offset layout. No nonexistent wording in the product overview is asserted.

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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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Hall effect1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: Hall Effect analog triggers.

Trigger stops

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No8Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Controls paragraph explicitly says trigger locks are absent.

D-pad

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Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Xbox1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: RGB ABXY buttons. Physical layout in the manufacturer manual is Xbox 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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Two assignable rear grip buttons. The four shoulder bumpers and triggers are excluded.

21Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: Macro button M1/M2. Manual hardware diagram identifies two rear macro buttons, separate from bumpers/triggers.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.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/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

MSI Center M button, Quick Settings button, View button, Menu button9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Hardware overview labels View, Menu, MSI Center M and Quick Settings buttons.

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/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Power button9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 20262-8: Power Button / Status LED / Fingerprint Sensor.

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: 6-Axis IMU.

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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

HD haptics1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: HD haptics.

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Control: RGB ABXY buttons and RGB analog sticks.

Measured

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

513nits6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated full-white centre 513 nits in the display grid, X-Rite i 1Pro 2. Spatial average 474.4 nits is not substituted for centre. Display P3 coverage is not DCI-P3. No PWM found, so frequency omitted. The review tests Cinebench R15/R23, not the schema Cinebench 2024 fields. Decimal microSD read 265.8 MB/s cannot be rounded into an integer field.

476nits8Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Tom's Guide display benchmark table: 476 nits. Window and meter settings are not published. The inconsistent 473-nit prose figure is not used.

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

1,350:16Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Uncalibrated contrast row from the display lab.

1,480:17Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Brightness/contrast table: 100% display brightness 1480:1.

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

3.76Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Factory CalMAN ColorChecker average Delta E 2000. Calibrated results are separate and not stored.

0.328Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact Tom's Guide display benchmark table reports Delta-E 0.32. Formula, calibration state, colour patches and meter are not published. The exact Notebookcheck factory CalMAN ColorChecker result is 3.5, using a different identified test. The Tom's Guide value is retained without treating either as a repeated measurement of the same method.

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

2,854points6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 20262560 x 1440 Time Spy Graphics subscore. Turbo 30 W AC, 16 GB and 512 GB review unit. Original review settings. Overall Time Spy scores are not substituted.

4,118points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 7 258V / Arc 140V Windows 32 GB / 1 TB sample, named AV2M-015 in the review prose. Published intro/model code and storage-table 512 GB typo conflict with the named 1 TB BG6 drive and 869 GB free, so no storage-specific measurement is added. Manual mode 30 W. The default AI engine 17 W is different. The value is the graphics subscore, not the total score. Benchmark application build and firmware are not specified.

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

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3,289points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 7 258V / Arc 140V sample (AV2M-015) in manual mode 30 W. The default AI engine 17 W is different. The value is the standard Light score, not Unlimited or full Steel Nomad. Benchmark application build and firmware are not specified.

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

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120points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024 benchmark table on the exact 258V review sample in manual 30 W mode. Single-core 120. No generic chip-average or predecessor score.

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

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590points14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cinebench 2024 benchmark table on the exact 258V review sample in manual 30 W mode. Multi-core 590. No generic chip-average or predecessor score.

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 (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	TDP (W)	Power source	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
The Witcher 3	1920	1080	Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)	30	Mains	27.5	26
GTA V	1920	1080	Highest, AA 4x MSAA + FX, AF 16x	30	Mains	25.7	16.9
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	High Quality	30	Mains	27.7	Not available

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Own original Z1 Extreme rows from the Gaming Performance comparison charts, Turbo 30 W AC default review mode, 16 GB and 512 GB unit. Witcher 3 Full HD Ultra/HBAO+ 27.5 average and P1 26. GTA V Full HD Highest 4 x MSAA plus FX and 16 x AF 25.7 average and P1 16.9. Final Fantasy XV benchmark Full HD High Quality 27.7 average. Minimum frame rates are not substituted for P1. Upscaling and ray-tracing settings not explicitly stated in these chart captions are omitted.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	TDP (W)	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Ashes of the Singularity	1920	1080	Normal	Not available	30	66	Not available
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Lowest	Not available	30	76	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	Intel XeSS 1.3 Auto, frame generation disabled	30	59	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Low	FSR off	30	46.8	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	FSR off	30	37.4	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	High	FSR off	30	31.4	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Ultra	FSR off	30	28.5	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Low, SMAA	Not available	30	40.4	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Medium, TAA	Not available	30	33.5	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	High, TAA	Not available	30	29.2	Not available
Baldur's Gate 3	1920	1080	Ultra, TAA	Not available	30	28.7	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Low, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	30	85.7	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	30	76.2	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	High, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	30	59.5	Not available
F1 24	1920	1080	Ultra High, TAA, 16x AF	Not available	30	20.1	Not available
Final Fantasy XV Benchmark	1920	1080	High Quality	Not available	30	34.4	Not available
Strange Brigade	1920	1080	Ultra, Ultra AA, 16x AF	Not available	30	56.1	29.5

Source7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central at 30 W. Ashes: Normal 1080p, V-sync on. Tomb Raider: Lowest 1080p, V-sync on. Cyberpunk: Low 1080p, V-sync off, XeSS 1.3 Auto, in-game frame generation disabled. Power source and ray tracing are not inferred.14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Added FHD built-in Arc 140V rows use manual 30 W mode, not default AI engine 17 W. Exact presets/AA/AF retained. Cyberpunk explicitly states FSR off. Per-run power source and unknown ray-tracing/frame-generation/other upscaling states remain absent. Strange Brigade 29.5 is P1, not minimum. Different from existing Windows Central XeSS 1.3 Auto tests.

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

4,229MB/s6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026CrystalDiskMark 5.2/6 sequential Q32T1 read. Micron 2400 MTFDKBK512QFM 512 GB. Tested in the default Turbo AC review mode.

6,068MB/s7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central CrystalDiskMark prose: 6068 MB/s sequential read on its reviewed Core Ultra 7 258V / 32 GB / 1 TB unit. Queue, block settings and SSD module identity are not published. The value is repeated only in the matching 1 TB US reference row A2VM-001US, whose maker sheet proves that configuration. The untested 2 TB and other regional/bundle rows remain unknown under the existing per-variant-column rules.

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 (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Gaming	The Witcher 3	25	150	0.95
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	150	7.75
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	150	7.4
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	Not available	6.62
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	Not available	5.92
Video playback	Not available	Not available	150	9.47

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact minute totals converted to hours. Witcher 3 Ultra 150 nits battery Turbo 25 W 0 h 57. Wi-Fi 150 nits 60 Hz 465 min and 120 Hz 444 min, maximum brightness 60 Hz 397 min and 120 Hz 355 min. Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p 150 nits 9 h 28. Different refresh settings remain separate rows and are identified here. Firmware versions and video refresh rate are not given.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Brightness (nits)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	30	Not available	2.17
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	30	150	1.75
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	150	23.55
Wi-Fi browsing	Not available	Not available	Not available	16.62

Source7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central Cyberpunk 2077 test at maximum 30 W TDP and roughly 200 nits: 2 hours 10 minutes. Approximate brightness is not stored as an exact nits value.14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Added observed Cyberpunk FHD Ultra 150 nits 1 h 45 min is the fastest manual 30 W mode. Wi-Fi browsing 23 h 33 min at 150 nits and 16 h 37 min at maximum brightness, both 60 Hz. Firmware is not named. Approximate AI engine just-under 3.5 h is omitted. Existing Windows Central 2 h 10 min uses another workload.

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

0.95h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

1.75h=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.

0.95h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.17h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

9.47h=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.

90min6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Device turned on with supplied 65 W adapter, full 0-100%. Reviewer reports full charge 90 minutes. The prose next to 80% has a typo, so no intermediate claim is stored.

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

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47W14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Core Ultra 7 258V / Arc 140V sample (AV2M-015) in manual mode 30 W. The default AI engine 17 W is different. Whole-system measured outlet input using Metrahit Energy, built-in screen 150 nits, Cyberpunk 2077 FHD Ultra/FSR off. Mean 47 W, not APU TDP or a battery charging limit. Separate external-monitor draw and stress-test peaks are excluded.

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

AASUS ROG Ally (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
Turbo 30 W AC	Max load	39.2

Source6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026System Noise maximum-load Turbo 30 W AC 39.2 dB(A), Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient 23.3 dB(A). Gaming and medium-load rows omitted where workload identity is not explicit.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Power mode	Load	Noise (dB(A))
manual	Gaming	41.4
manual	Max load	41.4

Source14Measurementnotebookcheck.net/MSI-Claw-8-AI-review-The-best-gaming-handheld-thanks-to-Intel-Lunar-Lake.974004.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 Ultra and maximum-load table both give 41.4 dB(A), manual 30 W. Earthworks M23R and Arta at 15 cm, ambient 24.7 dB(A). Gaming noise fluctuates 37.3-41.4 in this mode, stored upper observed value. AI engine 33.4-37.3 is a different mode and is not substituted.

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

39.2dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

41.4dB(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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41.4dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

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

37.9°C6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Rear grid maximum 37.9 °C during Turbo 30 W AC stress test, room 20.9 °C. Fluke t 3000FC and Voltcraft IR-900. Witcher 3 rear maximum 38.7 °C is a different workload. Upper-edge exhaust hot spots up to 49 °C are not the back grid surface. Generic laptop palmrest labels do not establish actual handheld grip temperatures.

36.7°C7Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 2026Windows Central thermal test after 20 minutes of CPU stress: rear middle maximum 98 °F, converted to 36.7 °C.

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

611g(1.3 lb)10Measurementnotebookcheck.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 2026The newer comparison review Case section explicitly says Ally X tips the scale at 685 g compared with 611 g for the original ROG Ally. The 611 g is the reviewer measured original Z1 Extreme sample, not the newer Ally X weight. This separately corroborates the original review weight 611 g.

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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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

21Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Audio: 2 x 2 W speakers.

Speaker direction

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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-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Hi-Res claim is scoped to headphone output. Dolby Atmos processing does not change the count of two physical speakers.

DTS sound effect, Hi-Res Audio6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Audio cell: DTS sound effect, Hi-Res Audio.

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

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Not available

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Audio Port: one mic-in/headphone-out combo jack.

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 (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.2 Gen 2	1	Top	Yes	65
Other	ROG XG Mobile proprietary interface	1	Top	Not available	Not available
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/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Hardware diagram pages 14-15 identifies all connectors at the top. USB-C DisplayPort 1.4 provides direct video out. The XG Mobile combo has a USB-C connector and a separate proprietary PCIe connector, each counted once. It is not two USB-C ports.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

Type	Version	Count	Max speed (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes	65
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Hardware overview, pages 2-6 to 2-8: two top Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, DisplayPort, up to 40 Gbps, PD input 45-65 W and output 15 W, microSD and 3.5 mm combo jack.

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Not available

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

65W=CalculatedFrom Ports

65W=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/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Yes9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Thunderbolt port description explicitly supports DisplayPort and 8K output. No refresh rate is given.

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

Not available

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External GPU

Proprietary6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Connectivity section establishes Original proprietary ROG XG Mobile connector. Master guide pages 34-36 independently documents activation of the external GPU.

Thunderbolt13Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMXRead 30 September 2026Public indexed maker overview explicitly advertises connecting an external GPU. The exact SKU sheets identify both ports as Thunderbolt 4. Full overview direct access is denied. This specific published claim was read through the public index.

Dock

Sold separately2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026ROG Gaming Charger Dock appears in the separate accessories list.

Sold separately9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Page 3-17 describes connecting the separate MSI Nest Docking Station accessory.

Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE201.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

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Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/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 pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Wi-Fi / Bluetooth: Bluetooth v5.4.

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.

40Wh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

80Wh1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Battery: 6-cell 80 Wh. Handheld battery only.

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 (Z1 Extreme, 2023)

Use	Hours (h)
Gaming	1.5
Video playback	6.8

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Original Ally Battery section claims Heavy Gaming up to 1.5 hours and Netflix & YouTube up to 6.8 hours. The latter is stored as video playback. Game, TDP, brightness and video settings are not published. These are maker claims, not review measurements.

BMSI Claw 8 AI+

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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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.

65W3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original Ally page 66 explicitly specifies 5-65 W to achieve maximum charging speed. Adapter rating alone is not used as the device maximum.

65W9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026PD function 45-65W input. Maximum 65W.

Charging standards

USB PD3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.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 3.09Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer specs name Power Delivery 3.0. The user guide identifies a USB-C PD adapter.

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

Yes3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.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/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.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 pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026The model table explicitly lists the supplied AC adapter. Its output rating differs by bundle.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026AC Power Adaptor 65W.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026AC Power Adaptor 65W.

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/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 2026

65 to 100W1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 20262Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 20263Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 20267Measurementwindowscentral.com/gaming/pc-gaming/msi-claw-8-ai-plus-reviewRead 8 October 202613Maker product pagemsi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMXRead 30 September 202615Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1869644-REG/msi_claw_8_ai_a2vm_001us_claw_8_ai_a2vm.htmlRead 8 October 2026

Cooling

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Fans

22Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023Read 5 October 2026Zero Gravity cooling uses a dual fan design.

26Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Cooler Boost HyperFlow paragraph expressly states a dual-fan, dual-heat-pipe system.

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

No6Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Asus-ROG-Ally-Z1-Extreme-Review-Gaming-handheld-with-120-Hz-display-and-AMD-Zen4.716680.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly lists no integrated 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.

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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.

Width280Height111mm(11 × 4.4 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026Published US axes W x D x H in landscape use. Width 28.0 cm becomes 280 mm. Front height 11.1 cm becomes 111 mm. The 21.2-32.4 mm chassis-depth range excludes stick tips, so depth is omitted.

Width299Height126mm(11.8 × 5 in)6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Published width and height retained. Maker states 24 mm thickness without specifying protruding-control inclusion. Maximum external depth could not be verified and is left out.

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.

608g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

795g(1.8 lb)6Press releasemsi.com/news/detail/MSI-s-New-Claw-8-AI----Claw-7-AI--Handheld-with-Powerful-Performance-and-Low-Power-Consumption--Available-Now--145096Read 30 September 2026Claw 8 Weight cell: 795g.

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 gaming handheld, 65W AC adapter3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.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 and AC power cord9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Unpacking 2-2: MSI Claw, Quick Start Guide, USB-C PD adapter / AC cord. Pouch optional.

Carrying case

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-20231Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

www.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-plus-A2VMX1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Product overview linked by this official specification page.

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-ally-2023/specRead 5 October 2026

storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdf1Maker product pagese.msi.com/Handheld/Claw-8-AI-Plus-A2VMX/SpecificationRead 30 September 2026Exact A2VM-001US manufacturer PDF is separately read and cited.

Manual

dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdf3Owner's manualdlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/IOTHMD/RC71L/0409_E25271_NR2301L_V5_A.pdfRead 5 October 202668-page English guide opened. Hardware, controls and charging sections read. E25271, revised edition V5, October 2024.

download.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdf9Owner's manualdownload.msi.com/archive/mnu_exe/nb/MS-1T42_MS-1T52_v1.0_English.pdfRead 30 September 2026Official MSI Claw 7/8 v1.0 user guide, MS-1T42/MS-1T52. Exact model specification sheets take precedence over its generic dimension/RAM table.

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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1year2Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-001US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer warranty cell: one-year limited warranty, including one year global. Country-specific statutory rights are separate.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)storage-asset.msi.com/excelSku/us/hh/Claw%208%20AI%2B%20A2VM-222US.pdfRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer warranty cell: one-year limited warranty, including one year global. Country-specific statutory rights are separate.

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