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General

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Series

ROG Ally2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026Maker breadcrumb: Gaming Handhelds, ROG Ally

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

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

RC74XA-X20, RC74XA-XB_ALLYX.Z2E.24, RC74XA-XB_ALLYX.BUNDLE, RC74XA-TW001W, RC74XA-TW004W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Global spec page lists RC74XA-X20 for the standalone model. The US spec page labels the US model RC74XA-XB_ALLYX.Z2E.24 and writes it with a hyphen (RC74XA-XB-ALLYX.Z2E.24) in its compare column3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 20264Maker product pagerog.asus.com/de/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 20266Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-bundle-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

GTIN / EAN

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

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

1 June 20268Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-edition-20-computex-2026Read 20 October 2026ASUS press release dated June 1, 2026, Taipei: ROG unveiled Edition 20 at its Computex 2026 press event, including the ROG XBOX Ally X20 Bundle

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

Status

Available3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Buy Now button live on 2026-10-20

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

ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X9Press articlepurexbox.com/news/2026/10/the-reviews-are-flooding-in-for-the-rog-xbox-ally-x20Read 20 October 2026Pure Xbox: the new version of the ROG Xbox Ally X with a bigger OLED screen20Press articlewindowscentral.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pc/pre-orders-are-live-for-the-rog-xbox-ally-x20Read 23 October 2026Windows Central calls the ROG Xbox Ally X20 a mid-generation upgrade to the existing ROG Xbox Ally X.

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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.

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

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

$1,299.993Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026ASUS Store Price $1,299.99 on the US spec page. Excludes tax10Press articlepurexbox.com/news/2026/08/rog-xbox-ally-x20-pre-orders-go-live-today-release-date-and-prices-revealedRead 20 October 2026Standalone $1,299.99, bundle $2,499.99 (US ASUS eShop and Best Buy for standalone). Pre-orders opened 25 Aug 2026

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

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

€1,3994Maker product pagerog.asus.com/de/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026ASUS Germany estore price 1.399,00 EUR on 2026-10-20, five days after launch, with no promotion shown. PC Games Hardware reported at least 1,399 euros for the standalone model on 2026-08-26. The France page lists 1 399,99 EUR. German price used, as the plan prefers11Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Handheld-PC-Hardware-279763/News/ROG-Xbox-Ally-X20-Preis-Release-OLED-1552057Read 20 October 2026Pre-orders from 2026-08-26, ASUS asks at least 1,399 euros for the standalone model. Release 2026-10-15

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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.

US, GB, DE, FR, CA3Maker product pagerog.asus.com/us/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026US page and store4Maker product pagerog.asus.com/de/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 20265Maker product pagerog.asus.com/fr/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026ASUS France estore sells the standalone model at 1 399,99 EUR10Press articlepurexbox.com/news/2026/08/rog-xbox-ally-x20-pre-orders-go-live-today-release-date-and-prices-revealedRead 20 October 2026United Kingdom price 1,299 GBP, bundle 2,299 GBP. GBP is not stored12Reviewcgmagonline.com/review/hardware/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026-bundleRead 20 October 2026Canadian standalone price 1,899.99 CAD. CAD is not stored

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

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Handheld PC2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026Page title: Gaming Handheld PC

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

Form factor

Slate2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026

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

Platform and software

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OS family

Windows1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

OS at launch

Windows 11 Home1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

Latest OS

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Built-in game stores

Xbox app2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026Starts in Xbox mode with the Xbox app, which aggregates the library. The page says XBOX and every major PC storefront are united in one library. Other stores are installed, not built in

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

Physical games

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Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

RSR, AFMF, Other8Press releasepress.asus.com/news/press-releases/rog-edition-20-computex-2026Read 20 October 2026Press release names Auto SR upscaling. Stored as other, since the schema has no Auto SR option. PCMag UK says Auto SR works only when docked13Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/ai-z2-extreme.htmlRead 20 October 2026Supported technologies list AMD Radeon Super Resolution and AMD Fluid Motion Frames, plus FSR and HYPR-RX. FSR has no version here, so no FSR option is stored

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

Processor and graphics

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Chip

AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

Chip brand

AMD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

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

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20

Core type	Physical core count	Core	Base clock (GHz)	Max clock (GHz)
Zen 5	3	Zen 5	2	5
Zen 5c	5	Zen 5c	2	3.3

Source13Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/ai-z2-extreme.htmlRead 20 October 2026Processor architecture 3x Zen 5 and 5x Zen 5c, 8 cores and 16 threads. Max boost up to 5 GHz (Zen 5), max Zen 5c clock up to 3.3 GHz, base clock 2 GHz for both. Core clocks are chip limits, not an ASUS mode value

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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

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

CPU cores

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Max CPU clock

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Process

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GPU

AMD Radeon Graphics13Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/ai-z2-extreme.htmlRead 20 October 2026Graphics Model: AMD Radeon Graphics. ASUS does not name the GPU on its page

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

GPU architecture

RDNA 3.513Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/ai-z2-extreme.htmlRead 20 October 2026

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

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

1613Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/ai-z2-extreme.htmlRead 20 October 2026Graphics Core Count 16 (CUs)

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

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

2,900MHz13Maker product pageamd.com/en/products/processors/handhelds/ryzen-z-series/z2-series/ai-z2-extreme.htmlRead 20 October 2026Graphics Boost Frequency up to 2900 MHz. Chip limit, not an ASUS mode value

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

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

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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 Xbox Ally X20

Mode	Power source	TDP (W)
Silent	Battery	13
Performance	Battery	17
Turbo	Mains	35

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026Silent mode (13W) and Performance mode (17W) from the battery life footnote. Turbo 35 W on mains comes from Stuff and PCMag UK16Measurementuk.pcmag.com/migrated-84555-gaming/167937/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-review-great-ergonomics-glorious-oled-big-priceRead 20 October 2026Four power profiles: Performance and Windows 17 W, Silent 13 W, Turbo 35 W17Reviewstuff.tv/review/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Profiles of 7W, 13W, 17W and 25W, with 35W reserved for plugged in. Only the 35 W Turbo mains mode is stored from this source

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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

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

Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

Yes14Measurementpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Review describes setting a custom wattage mode around 20 W with peaks up to 30 W

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

Memory and storage

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RAM

24GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

RAM type

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

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

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

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

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

1 TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026The maker publishes 1 TB. Advertised TB tiers are stored as decimal GB: 1 TB = 1000 GB. This does not estimate usable formatted capacity.

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

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

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

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

41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

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

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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

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

M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD Express1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 20261x microSD Express card reader. ASUS FAQ says it is backward compatible with standard microSD cards, UHS-II cards run at UHS-I speed

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

Card speed class

SD v8.0, PCIe Gen4 x1. UHS-I with DDR200 mode1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Maker text: supports up to SD v8.0, PCIe Gen4 x1, UHS-I with DDR200 mode

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

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

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Display

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Screen size

7.4in(18.8 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

Native resolution

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

Pixel density

297.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

16:91Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

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

OLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Display listed as OLED

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

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Not available

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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.

Not available

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

Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

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

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20

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

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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

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

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

FreeSync Premium Pro1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

VRR lower limit

30Hz2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026FreeSync Premium Pro increases the VRR range to 30Hz - 120Hz

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

600nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Maker spec: 600 nits (SDR)

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

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

1,400nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Maker spec: 1400 nits (HDR). Window size not stated

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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.

100%1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Maker spec: DCI-P3: 100%. Test method not stated

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HDR formats

Dolby Vision1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Maker spec: Support Dolby Vision HDR: Yes. HDR10 support is not listed on the spec page, so it is left out

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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.

TMR1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Spec page: TMR Joysticks with Aura RGB joystick light rings

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

Stick layout

Offset2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026Maker product photo shows the left stick above the D-pad and the right stick below the face buttons

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

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

Not available

Not available

Replaceable stick modules

Not available

Not available

Trigger sensor

Hall effect1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

Trigger stops

Not available

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D-pad

Other1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Maker lists a Transforming D-pad that rotates between 4-way and 8-way input. None of the schema options names this, so other is used2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026Transforming D-pad: lift and rotate 90 degrees to switch between 4-way and 8-way

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

Face button labels

Xbox1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

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

21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

Trackpads

014Measurementpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Reviewer misses a trackpad. The handheld has none

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

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Not available

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

System buttons

View button, Menu button, Command Center button, Action button, Xbox button1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026View button, Menu button, Command Center button, Action button and an Xbox button with LED

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

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

Not available

Not available

Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

Not available

Not available

Fingerprint

Power button1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Spec page: Built-in Fingerprint Sensor. The main page labels the power button as Power Button / Fingerprint Sensor

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

Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

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

HD haptics, Impulse triggers1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 20262Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026Spec page: Haptics: HD haptics, L & R impulse triggers

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

RGB lighting

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

Measured

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

579.8nits15Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Display table: average brightness 579.8 nits. Test conditions are not stated. The same table lists DCI-P3 82.6%, which is left out because the review does not say whether it is coverage or volume

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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

3,771points14Measurementpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 20263DMark Time Spy GPU index score 3771, chart labelled 35 W plugged in. Same charger caveat as the frame rate rows

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

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

110points14Measurementpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Cinebench R24 single-core index 110, labelled 35 W plugged in

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

800points14Measurementpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Cinebench R24 multi-core index 800, labelled 35 W plugged in

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

Not available

Not available

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 Xbox Ally X20

Game	Width (px)	Height (px)	Preset	Upscaling	Ray tracing	TDP (W)	Power source	Average FPS	1 % low FPS
Black Myth: Wukong	1920	1080	Medium	Off	Not available	35	Mains	26	19
Black Myth: Wukong	1920	1080	Medium	On	Not available	35	Mains	40	35
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	Off	Not available	35	Mains	42	33
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Medium	On	Not available	35	Mains	58	40
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium	Off	Not available	35	Mains	85	61
F1 24	1920	1080	Medium	On	Not available	35	Mains	96	72
Horizon Zero Dawn	1920	1080	Original	Off	Not available	35	Mains	51	18
Horizon Zero Dawn	1920	1080	Original	On	Not available	35	Mains	69	25
Metro Exodus Enhanced	1920	1080	High	Not available	Not available	35	Mains	22	13
Black Myth: Wukong	1920	1080	Cinematic	Not available	Not available	35	Not available	11	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1280	720	High	Not available	Not available	35	Not available	11.87	Not available
Red Dead Redemption 2	1920	1080	Medium	Not available	Not available	35	Not available	23	Not available
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	High	Not available	Not available	35	Not available	31	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	Off	Not available	Not available	Not available	40.6	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	Steam Deck	FSR Balanced + frame generation	Not available	Not available	Not available	85.2	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	RT Low	Off	Yes	Not available	Not available	24.2	Not available
Cyberpunk 2077	1920	1080	RT Low	FSR Balanced + frame generation	Yes	Not available	Not available	58.3	Not available
Forza Horizon 6	1920	1080	High	Off	Not available	Not available	Not available	39	Not available
Forza Horizon 6	1920	1080	High	FSR Balanced	Not available	Not available	Not available	44	Not available
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Not available	Off	No	Not available	Not available	41	Not available
Shadow of the Tomb Raider	1920	1080	Not available	Off	Yes	Not available	Not available	24	Not available

Source14Measurementpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Nine rows from the 1080p chart, labelled 35 W plugged in, GPU memory budget 8 GB. Upscaling On means the review's with-upscaling chart, the type is not stated. The reviewer says some early benchmarks may not have reached the full 35 W because the charger was too slow, so these rows may sit a little below true 35 W results15Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Four rows, Ryzen Z2 Extreme at 35 W. Power source and upscaling are not stated17Reviewstuff.tv/review/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Native rendering at 1920x1080 from the review's gaming benchmark table. Power mode is not stated. Rows with frame generation say so in the upscaling text. Shadow of the Tomb Raider has no preset in the table

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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 Xbox Ally X20

Test	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Video playback	Not available	13	17.28
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	17	3.13
Gaming	Not available	Not available	2.78
Gaming	PCMark 10 gaming battery life test	25	2.15
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	Not available	2.08

Source14Measurementpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026PCMark 10 gaming battery life test at 25 W, 2 hours 9 minutes. The brightness is not stated. The text says almost three hours at 17 W, which is not stored since it has no exact time. The chart value of 149 minutes disagrees with the text and is left out15Measurementtomsguide.com/gaming/handheld-gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Gaming battery life test 02:47 (hh:mm). Power mode and brightness are not stated16Measurementuk.pcmag.com/migrated-84555-gaming/167937/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-review-great-ergonomics-glorious-oled-big-priceRead 20 October 2026Video: locally stored 720p file (Tears of Steel), 50% brightness, 100% volume, Wi-Fi and RGB off, Silent mode (13W): 17 h 17 min. Gaming: Cyberpunk 2077 Steam Deck preset left idle, 50% brightness, 100% volume, airplane mode, Performance profile (17W): 3 h 8 min17Reviewstuff.tv/review/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Cyberpunk 2077 averaged 125 minutes at 50% brightness, thumb stick LEDs off, flight mode on. The profile is not stated

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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

2.08h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Not available

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

3.13h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

17.28h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

Not available

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

79°C14Measurementpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Max CPU temperature 79 C in HWiNFO while running gaming benchmarks, 35 W plugged in

Not available

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

Not available

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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

Not available

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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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

Speaker direction

Front-facing14Measurementpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 202619Reviewindependent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech/video-games-consoles/xbox-rog-ally-x20-handheld-review-b3066044.htmlRead 20 October 2026Speakers face the player

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

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Smart Amp Technology, Hi-Res certification (for headphone), AI noise-canceling technology1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

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

Not available

Not available

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

Ports and dock

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

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20

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	microSD Express	1	Top	Not available	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Top	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 20261x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C with DisplayPort and power delivery. 1x USB4 Type-C (Thunderbolt 4 compliance, DisplayPort 2.1 with FreeSync support, Power Delivery 3.0). 1x microSD Express reader. 1x 3.5 mm combo audio jack. Spec page does not state port speeds or sides. Sides come from the Independent review19Reviewindependent.co.uk/extras/indybest/gadgets-tech/video-games-consoles/xbox-rog-ally-x20-handheld-review-b3066044.htmlRead 20 October 2026On top of the handheld: two USB-C ports, volume buttons, fans, a microSD card slot, a 3.5 mm jack and the power button

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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

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

USB-C ports

2=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

Yes=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB-C charging

Not available

100W=CalculatedFrom Ports

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

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

Not available

Not available

External GPU

Not available

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

Dock

Sold separately2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026FAQ: a compatible USB-C display dock like the ROG Bulwark Dock series expands the I/O. No dock is in the box

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

Max output through dock

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20

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BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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

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

Dock ports

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

Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) triple band 2x2

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

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

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/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 202680WHrs, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion

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

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

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

AASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20

Use	Game	TDP (W)	Hours (h)
Gaming	Hollow Knight: Silksong	13	10.3
Gaming	Cyberpunk 2077	17	2.7

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026Tested on RC74XA with 80 Wh battery, display at 150 nits, Wi-Fi on, Bluetooth on (not connected), volume 50%. Light gaming: Hollow Knight: Silksong, 720p, 60 fps limit, low settings, Silent mode (13W), Windows HDR on, up to 10.3 h. AAA gaming: Cyberpunk 2077, 720p, 60 fps limit, low settings, Performance mode (17W), HDR on, up to 2.7 h. Values come from the page's data-hours attributes

BMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

10.3h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

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

Charging standards

USB PD 3.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Power Delivery 3.0 on the USB4 port

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

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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

Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

No6Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-bundle-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Bundle variants: the spec page lists a 68W Type-C adapter and says inclusion varies by country, region and model. PC Games Hardware says the adapter comes only with the bundle11Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Handheld-PC-Hardware-279763/News/ROG-Xbox-Ally-X20-Preis-Release-OLED-1552057Read 20 October 2026Standalone model has no charger. The 68 W adapter ships only with the bundle14Measurementpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026The X20 does not come with a charger in the box

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

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

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

Cooling

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Fans

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

Vapor chamber

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

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

Build

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Built-in kickstand

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

Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

SSD2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026FAQ: the internal M.2 2280 NVMe SSD can be upgraded

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

Dimensions and weight

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

Width300Height121Depth51.3mm(11.8 × 4.8 × 2 in)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 202630.0 x 12.1 x 2.75 ~ 5.13 cm. Depth is the thickest point, 5.13 cm

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

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

756g(1.7 lb)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026756 g (1.67 lbs)11Press articlepcgameshardware.de/Handheld-PC-Hardware-279763/News/ROG-Xbox-Ally-X20-Preis-Release-OLED-1552057Read 20 October 2026

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

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

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400, Pantone Validated2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400 certification stated on the main page. VGC wrote DisplayHDR 1000, ASUS and three reviewers say True Black 1400. Pantone Validated is on the spec page

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In the box

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In the box

Cardboard stand6Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-bundle-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Bundle variants only. 68W AC adapter comes from PC Games Hardware and CGMagazine, since the ASUS Included in the Box list does not name it14Measurementpcgamer.com/hardware/handheld-gaming-pcs/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026Box holds a cardboard stand. No charger in the box

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

Carrying case

None6Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-bundle-2026/specRead 20 October 2026Bundle variants: Pelican Protector Case18Reviewcnet.com/tech/gaming/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-reviewRead 20 October 2026The standalone model is $1,300, still with no case

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Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-20262Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026Read 20 October 2026

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

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/gaming-handhelds/rog-ally/rog-xbox-ally-x20-2026/specRead 20 October 2026

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

Manual

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

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

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Warranty

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

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

Both are also in the API. Back to all handheld consoles.