MSI Claw 8 AI VS Ally X - Worth the Price Difference?
400Is the Claw 8 AI Plus worth buying over my favorite x86 handheld, the ROG Ally X? Lets take a look at the biggest differences I've noticed in my time owning both.
Grab either handheld below (non-affiliate links):
Ally X - Bestbuy.ca - https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/asus-rog-ally-x-7-1080p-touch-gaming-console-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-24gb-ram-1tb-ssd-win-11-xbox-gamepass/17944483?source=search
Ally X - Bestbuy.com - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/asus-rog-ally-x-7-120hz-fhd-1080p-gaming-handheld-amd-ryzen-z1-extreme-processor-24gb-with-1tb-ssd-black/6583218.p?skuId=6583218
Claw 8 AI - Bestbuy.ca - https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/msi-claw-8-ai-a2vm-8-1200p-touchscreen-gaming-console-intel-core-ultra-7-258v-32gb-ram-1tb-ssd-win-11/18929526
Claw 8 AI - Bestbuy.com - https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-claw-8-ai-a2vm-8-120hz-fhd-1200p-gaming-handheld-intel-core-ultra-7-258v-intel-arc-32gb-1tb-ssd-console-black/6608225.p?skuId=6608225
Grab accessories below and support the channel (affiliate links):
Cougar P63 Power Bank:
Amazon US (P63): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DBHC9F8B?maas=maas_adg_55C0374A845D10927683BE13F543109D_afap_abs
Amazon CA (P63): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DBHC4FF3?maas=maas_adg_F1B27373401B6E3F2D5E6D843B82D44B_afap_abs
International (P63): https://iniushop.com/products/iniu-p63-e1-power-bank-smallest-100w-25000mah?utm_source=YouTube
100W INIU GaN I641 Charger:
Amazon CA (I641): https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CB1D82NB?maas=maas_adg_5E74ECFA060E8514CE49C419E3AA6E9B_afap_abs
International (I641): https://iniushop.com/products/iniu-i641-100w-gan-charger-usb-c?_pos=1
Steam Deck Tomtoc Sling:
Canada - https://amzn.to/4hDoMRy
USA - https://amzn.to/4iG2j7L
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Availability & Pricing
2:50 - Build Quality Comparison
5:30 - Weight and Portability
7:09 - Ergonomics Comparison
10:21 - Performance
11:13 - Gaming Performance - Sonic Mania
12:55 - Gaming Performance - Hades 2
14:18 - Gaming Performance - Stray
16:51 - Gaming Performance - God of War: Ragnarok
18:37 - Gaming Performance - Black Myth Wukong
20:02 - Intel Issues - Framegen
20:56 - Gaming Performance - Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
22:09 - Drivers and Software
24:16 - MSI Center M VS Armory Crate
26:12 - MSI Claw 8 WIFI Issues
27:29 - Optimizations & Tweaks
28:38 - Idle Power Consumption
28:52 - Best Accessories
33:30 - Worth it?
35:25 - 1 Week UPDATE (Important!)
▬▬ MY GEAR ▬▬ (Affiliate Links/Helps Support the Channel)
Camera: Sony a6700 3.5-5.6/18-135 Kit - https://amzn.to/3VBjcG4
Microphone: Shure SM7B (SM7DB doesn't need cloudlifter) - https://amzn.to/3VShem4
USB Audio Interface: Focusrite Scarlett Solo - https://amzn.to/4bc9BeL
Microphone Boom Arm: Rode PSA1 - https://amzn.to/4cuDGaj
Lights: Neewar NL288 - https://amzn.to/3KTddYl
Capture Card: EVGA XR1 Pro - https://amzn.to/4cbRMh7
All music was created by the talented Jim Gray of Our Ghosts. Be sure to check out his amazing work - https://ourghosts.bandcamp.com/
Please note that this video is intended for entertainment and educational purposes only.
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