Home Devices Laptops Handhelds Platform Steam Deck Mac Linux More Low-End PCs How it works Blog Cambiar a Espanol

MSI Claw 8 AI+ vs ROG Xbox Ally X (2025)

Gaming handheld comparison — specs, benchmarks & game compatibility

Swipe to compare

MSI Claw 8 AI+

MSI / 2025
Price $899
GPU Intel Arc 140V (Xe2, 8 cores)
8,500 pts
CPU Core Ultra 7 258V
18,500 pts
RAM 32 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 8″ IPS / 1920x1200
Battery 80 Wh
Weight 795g
Games Compatible
298 of 632 (47%)
Verdict

Solid performance for most games.

ROG Xbox Ally X (2025)

ASUS / 2025
Best Value
Price $999
GPU Radeon 890M (RDNA 3.5, 16 CU)
10,000 pts
CPU Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme
21,500 pts
RAM 24 GB
Storage 1 TB
Screen 7″ IPS / 1920x1080
Battery 80 Wh
Weight 710g
Games Compatible
477 of 632 (75%)
Verdict

Best overall pick: top performance and great value.

Pros & Cons

MSI Claw 8 AI+

Pros
  • Lower price point
  • Larger battery capacity
  • More RAM
Cons
  • Weaker GPU than competitors
  • Heavier than alternatives

ROG Xbox Ally X (2025)

Pros
  • Stronger GPU performance
  • Faster CPU
  • Lighter and more portable
  • Larger battery capacity
Cons
  • Higher price

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the MSI Claw 8 AI+ better than the ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) for gaming?

The ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) has a stronger GPU (score: 10,000) compared to the MSI Claw 8 AI+ (score: 8,500), so it handles more demanding games. However, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ may offer advantages like a lower price.

How many games can the MSI Claw 8 AI+ and ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) run?

Based on our benchmarks, the MSI Claw 8 AI+ can run approximately 298 games (47% of tested titles), while the ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) can run 477 games (75%). These numbers are based on minimum GPU requirements.

Which handheld has better battery life, MSI Claw 8 AI+ or ROG Xbox Ally X (2025)?

The MSI Claw 8 AI+ has a 80 Wh battery, while the ROG Xbox Ally X (2025) has 80 Wh. They have similar battery capacities. Actual battery life depends on the games you play and your settings.