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ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X vs MSI Claw A8 (Ryzen Z2 Extreme)
Get the ROG Xbox Ally X. Same chip, same money, but comfier grips and an Xbox mode that hides Windows. The MSI Claw A8 has a bigger screen and drift-proof sticks, but Windows is clumsier on it.
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Which one is for you?
ROG Xbox Ally X
The most comfortable handheld, Game Pass, Windows out of the way? Then it's the Ally X.
Is the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X worth it?MSI Claw A8
A bigger screen, worries about stick drift, a good deal? The Claw A8.
Is the MSI Claw A8 (Ryzen Z2 Extreme) worth it?Key differences
ROG Xbox Ally XMSI Claw A8
Screen
7-inch 1080p, 120Hz
8-inch 1200p, 120Hz✓
Sticks
Standard
Hall-effect, drift-proof✓
Comfort
The best grips around✓
Good
System
Windows with Xbox mode✓
Windows with MSI's app
Price
About the same
About the same
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: PC Gamer, Engadget, Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 4 Nov 2026How we decide