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General

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Series

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

PlayStation1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026

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

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

CFI-Y1001, CFIJ-18000, CFIJ-180013Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese product specification names CFIJ-18000 White and CFIJ-18001 Midnight Black.8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026CFI-Y1001, printed on the back

GTIN / EAN

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.

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

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.

24 May 202314Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/05/24/playstation-showcase-recap-everything-announced-at-todays-showRead 30 September 2026May 24, 2023 Showcase recap explicitly reveals Project Q for PS5 game streaming. Sony August 23 hands-on article identifies Portal as formerly codenamed Project Q. August was the final name/price announcement.

Status

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Available7Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026On sale at 249 USD after the April 2026 price change

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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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.

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.

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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.

$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.

$199.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 2026

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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€219.992Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 2026219.99 EURO

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

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

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

White, Midnight Black1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20267Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026White released 11/15/2023. Midnight Black released 02/20/2025 (direct.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player-midnight-black)

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

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

Streaming handheld1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Streams games installed on a PS5 over Wi-Fi, plus PS Plus Premium Cloud Streaming. It runs no games locally

Form factor

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

Slate1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026One body with fixed DualSense-style grips on both sides of the screen, from the product photos

Platform and software

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OS family

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

Other5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/playstation-remote-play-on-psportalRead 30 September 2026Sony's own PS Portal system software. No app store

OS at launch

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

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Latest OS

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PS Portal system software 7.1.74Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/psportal/system-software-infoRead 30 September 2026

Built-in game stores

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

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Physical games

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None8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026Background explicitly says Portal cannot play games natively and acts as a screen/controller. Complete maker I/O list is USB and headset connector only, with no game-media slot.

Backward compatibility

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Compatible games you have installed on your PS5 console, including games for PS5 and PS4, via Remote Play. Select PS5 games via Cloud Streaming with PlayStation Plus Premium1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026

Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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.

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

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

Qualcomm SG4150P10Press articleliliputing.com/sony-playstation-portal-handheld-teardown-reveals-a-qualcomm-sg4150p-chip-and-166-wh-batteryRead 30 September 2026Teardown identifies the chip marking Qualcomm SG4150P. The article expressly says the Snapdragon 662 attribution is speculative.

Chip brand

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

Qualcomm10Press articleliliputing.com/sony-playstation-portal-handheld-teardown-reveals-a-qualcomm-sg4150p-chip-and-166-wh-batteryRead 30 September 2026Chip marking Qualcomm SG4150P.

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.

AMSI 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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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CPU cores

16=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Max CPU clock

4.8GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

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Process

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GPU

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

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GPU architecture

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.

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

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

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

2,250MHz5Maker 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.

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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.

AMSI 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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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Lowest TDP

20W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Highest TDP

43W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Highest TDP on battery

35W=CalculatedFrom Power modes

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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.

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Memory and storage

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RAM

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

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RAM type

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

LPDDR4X10Press articleliliputing.com/sony-playstation-portal-handheld-teardown-reveals-a-qualcomm-sg4150p-chip-and-166-wh-batteryRead 30 September 2026Teardown identifies Samsung LPDDR4X. No reliable capacity is published.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AMSI 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

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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M.2 slots

1=CalculatedFrom Storage slots

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Memory card

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

None12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications Input/output is the complete connector list: USB port and headset jack. Maker front/top/bottom hardware overview has no memory-card slot.

Card speed class

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

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

8in(20.3 cm)1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20262Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 2026

Native resolution

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.

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Published as 1080p, full HD

Pixel density

314.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

275.4ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

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.

16:917Reviewlordsofgaming.net/2023/11/playstation-portal-review-a-monument-to-compromiseRead 10 October 2026Review text: The 16:9 1080p 60hz display. Matches the maker's 1920x1080 resolution

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 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

LCD (subtype not stated)12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official manual Specifications: 8-inch Full HD LCD touchscreen. LCD subtype is not stated.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Landscape1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Full HD 1080p screen, 1920x1080 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape

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

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.

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Touchscreen

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

Yes3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: 8-inch Full HD LCD touchscreen.5Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/playstation-remote-play-on-psportalRead 30 September 2026The touch screen replaces the DualSense touch pad during Remote Play

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.

AMSI 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

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20262Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/playstations-first-remote-play-dedicated-device-playstation-portal-remote-player-to-launch-later-this-year-at-199-99Read 30 September 20268-inch LCD capable of 1080p at 60fps

Max refresh rate

120Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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.

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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.

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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.

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

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Stick layout

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

Symmetric1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026From the 360 product photos on the page

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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Service without soldering8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026Joysticks are modular and replaceable without soldering

Trigger sensor

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

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

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

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Face button labels

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

PlayStation1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026From the 360 product photos on the page

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.

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.

013Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Complete front/top/bottom hardware diagrams list no additional rear grip controls.

Trackpads

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.

013Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026PS Portal User Guide: touchscreen provides the touch pad function, with two on-screen touch pad areas. Complete hardware names show no physical touchpad. Count is physical pads, not virtual touch regions.

System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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.

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System buttons

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.

PS button, Mute button, PlayStation Link button, Power button, Volume buttons6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/hands-on-report-playstation-portal-remote-player-pulse-explore-wireless-earbuds-and-pulse-elite-wireless-headsetRead 30 September 2026PS button on the left side, mute button on the right, volume buttons top right, power button top left, PlayStation Link button on the left side

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

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

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.

Yes17Reviewlordsofgaming.net/2023/11/playstation-portal-review-a-monument-to-compromiseRead 10 October 2026Review hardware paragraph explicitly states that the Portal has a gyroscope for tilt controls. Maker manual separately confirms a motion sensor, without naming its subtype.

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

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

Haptic feedback1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Sony explicitly calls this haptic feedback in supported games. High-definition wording is not added. Adaptive trigger resistance is a separate feature, not trigger rumble.

RGB lighting

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.

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Measured

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

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

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

AMSI Claw A1M (Core Ultra 7 155H)

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BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Baldur's Gate 3	7

Source9Reviewscreenrant.com/playstation-portal-review-performanceRead 30 September 2026About 7 hours on average playing Baldur's Gate 3 over Remote Play. Brightness not stated

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

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7h=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.

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7h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

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

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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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.

23Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification explicitly says built-in stereo speakers. Left and right speakers are separately identified in repair guides.8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026Separate left and right speaker replacement guides

Speaker direction

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

Top-facing13Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026PS Portal User Guide, Top section: A) Right speaker/Left speaker. These are the top-facing built-in speaker openings. Not the headset drivers.

Audio features

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

Tempest 3D AudioTech, PlayStation Link wireless audio1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Tempest 3D AudioTech section expressly supports the feature through Portal with a compatible wired headset or PlayStation Link audio device, in supported PS5 games. It is not a claim of surround speaker drivers.

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

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113Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026PS Portal Bottom diagram: A) Microphone, built-in for voice chat. Single labelled microphone.

3.5 mm jack

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.

Yes1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 20263.5mm jack audio cable

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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.

AMSI 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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Bottom
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom

Source3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: USB connector and headset connector.6Press releaseblog.playstation.com/2023/08/23/hands-on-report-playstation-portal-remote-player-pulse-explore-wireless-earbuds-and-pulse-elite-wireless-headsetRead 30 September 20263.5mm jack at the bottom of the device8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 2026USB-C and headphone ports sit on one small modular board12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026The manual confirms the USB-C charging port. Its 5 V / 3 A electrical rating does not explicitly state input watts. Existing connector counts and locations are unchanged.13Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/ps-accessoriesRead 7 October 2026Bottom diagram: headset jack and USB port. USB charging port is on bottom.

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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

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

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

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External GPU

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.

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Dock

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.

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Max output through dock

AMSI 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.

BSony PlayStation Portal Remote Player

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Dock ports

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.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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 53Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac.

Wi-Fi bands

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.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026802.11a/ac use 5 GHz and b/g/n use 2.4 GHz. Sony support also recommends a 5GHz connection

Bluetooth

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

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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.

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

16.9Wh8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 202616.9 Wh, 4370 mAh li-ion

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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4,370mAh3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: 4370 mAh at 3.87 V.8Reviewifixit.com/Device/PlayStation_PortalRead 7 October 202612Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: 4370mAh, 3.87V.

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

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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.

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.

15W12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications table: Electrical rating 5V 3A. 5 V x 3 A = 15 W. Charge section asks for a USB PD AC adapter that outputs at least 5 V/3 A. The Japanese specification repeats 5 V 3 A

Charging standards

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

USB Power Delivery12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Charge the product paragraph explicitly allows an AC adapter that supports USB PD (power delivery). Version and PPS are not stated.

Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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150min3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes when charged from PS5 USB-C.12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official manual Specifications: approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, estimated when charging from the PS5 USB-C port.

Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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.

Yes4Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/support/hardware/psportal/system-software-infoRead 30 September 2026Since version 7.1.7 the device charges to 80% by default. The limit can be changed in Settings > System > Battery

Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

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

No12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official manual supplies a USB cable for charging from PS5 or a separately supplied USB-PD adapter.

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

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

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Cooling

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Fans

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.

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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.

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.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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.

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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.

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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.

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.

Width337Height150Depth95mm(13.3 × 5.9 × 3.7 in)11Retailer pagemorele.net/konsola-przenosna-sony-playstation-portal-czarna-14712336Read 30 September 2026Product dimensions line names 337mm width, 95mm depth, 150mm height. Maker does not publish dimensions. Retailer weight 540g rejected in favour of Sony 529g.15Retailer pagepixmania.com/fr/fr/sony-playstation-portal-remoteplayer-lecteur-a-distance-382069.htmlRead 30 September 2026Weight and dimensions explicitly label product width 337 mm, depth 95 mm, height 150 mm. These are product-dimension fields, not the parcel size. Sony manual publishes no dimensions. The 95 mm depth is still a cross-product outlier.16Reviewtechradar.com/best/best-handheld-games-consolesRead 30 September 2026PlayStation Portal section lists device dimensions 337 x 150 x 95 mm separately from its 529 g device weight. Corroborates the retailer product-size fields. No maker dimensions available.

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.

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.

529g(1.2 lb)3Maker product pageblog.ja.playstation.com/2025/03/24/20250324-psportalRead 30 September 2026Japanese specification: approximately 529 g.12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Specifications: approximately 529g.

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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AK8CFIY100118Regulatory filingfccid.io/AK8CFIY1001Read 7 October 2026Independently opened public FCC equipment-authorization mirror for Sony Computer Entertainment System CFIY1001. Grant table names FCC IDENTIFIER AK8CFIY1001, dated August 25, 2023. Ordinary public web extraction of fccid.io was readable. Its direct curl, original agency attachment and device.report mirror returned 403. No access bypass.

Other certifications

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In the box

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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.

PlayStation Portal Remote Player, USB cable, User manual7Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026

Carrying case

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None7Maker product pagedirect.playstation.com/en-us/buy-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026Box list is PlayStation Portal Remote Player, USB cable and user manual. No case

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Product page

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

www.playstation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player1Maker product pageplaystation.com/en-us/accessories/playstation-portal-remote-playerRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

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.

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Manual

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.

www.playstation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdf12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026Official Sony CFI-Y1001 American English/French instruction manual.

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.

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

1year12Owner's manualplaystation.com/content/dam/global_pdc/en/corporate/support/manuals/accessories/ps5-accessories/playstation-portal-remote-player/EN_FR_AMER_PS_Portal_Remote_Player_Instruction_Man_Web.pdfRead 10 October 2026American manual Limited Hardware Warranty: one year from purchase, US and Canada. Statutory consumer rights are separate.

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