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Should you get the MSI Claw A8 or the ROG Ally X? We break down the specs, screen sizes, ergonomics, and pricing to help you make the right choice for your on-the-go gaming.
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00:00The MSI CLAW A8 versus the ROG Xbox Ally X, here's what you need to know.
00:04Inside, these two handhelds are nearly identical, featuring the Ryzen Z2 Extreme chip,
00:0924 gigabytes of RAM, and a massive 80-watt-hour battery, which lasts for hours.
00:14Performance and frame rates are going to basically be a tie, so your choice really comes down to
00:18their designs. The CLAW A8 gives you that larger 8-inch 16x10 display, which in my experience is
00:25much more immersive than the 7-inch panel on the Ally X. However, the Ally X is hands down the
00:31most
00:31comfortable Windows gaming handheld ever made, thanks to its deep, contoured Xbox-style grips,
00:37which make longer gaming sessions far more bearable here. What about pricing? At $999,
00:43the Ally X is $150 cheaper than the MSI CLAW A8, which is not pocket change, so it's a battle
00:49of
00:49better ergonomics or a larger display. Which one are you getting?
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