MSI
Claw A1M
71
HR Rating
74
User Rating
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Claw A1M / ROG Xbox Ally
Verdict
ROG Xbox Ally has the strongest overall profile in this Claw A1M vs ROG Xbox Ally comparison. ROG Xbox Ally leads the summary view with HR rating 85 and user rating 70. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (599.99 vs 775), release year (2025 vs 2024). ROG Xbox Ally is the lower-priced option at $599.99, while Claw A1M comes in at $775. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Claw A1MMSI
ROG Xbox AllyAsus & Microsoft
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$775
$599.99
HR Rating
71
85
User Rating
74
70
Release Year
2024
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
7
7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
64
60
Brightness
66
65
Controls
79
90
Durability
82
90
Ease Of Use
74
85
Ergonomics
71
80
Haptics
67
80
Hardware
84
95
OS Support
75
90
Performance
79
90
Portability
59
60
Screen Quality
77
90
Software
76
86
Speakers
68
80
Value
54
45
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16:9
16:9
Battery
53 Wh
60 Wh
Connectivity
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
CPU
Intel Meteor Lake 4x P Cores, 8x E Cores, 2x Low Power E Cores 6x P Cores, 8x E Cores, 2x Low Power E Cores
AMD Ryzen Z2 A (4 cores / 8 threads, 2.8-3.8 GHz)
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Intel Arc
AMD Radeon Graphics
Make
MSI
ASUS & Microsoft
Model
Claw A1M
ROG Xbox Ally
OS
Windows 11
Windows 11 Home
RAM Size
15 GB
16 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5
LPDDR5-6400, dual-channel
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS
IPS-level LCD, 120 Hz, 500 nits, FreeSync Premium
Storage
Internal 512 GB / 1 TB (NVMe?), External MicroSD
512 GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2280 SSD; UHS-II microSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
AMD Ryzen Z2 A
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Top facing
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery)
average price
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dimensions
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29.0 x 12.1 x 2.75-5.09 cm
weight
—
670 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Claw A1M
$775
None listed
Not carried
ROG Xbox Ally
$599.99
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Claw A1M74/100 · 10
ROG Xbox Ally70/100 · 11
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