Steam Deck OLED vs MSI Claw

Name Valve Steam Deck OLED MSI Claw A1M Ultra 5-135H
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MSRP $549 $649
Released 2023 2024
Availability Available Available
Current price Steampowered, Amazon MSI, Amazon
Operating system
Operating system & version Steam OS 3 Windows 11 Home
Display specifications
Display type OLED IPS LCD
Display size (inch) 7.4″ 7.0″
Resolution (pixels W×H) 1280×800 1920×1080
Refresh rate (max) 90 Hz 120 Hz
Variable refresh rate (VRR)? No No
Brightness (max) 1000 nits 500 nits
Brightness auto-adjust?
Touchscreen
Processing & performance hardware
CPU Custom AMD Zen 2 Intel Core Ultra 5-135H
CPU speed (max) 3.5 GHz 4.6 GHz
CPU cores 4 12
GPU RDNA 2 Intel Arc graphics
GPU speed (max) 1.6 GHz max 2.2 GHz max
GPU cores 8 cores 8 cores
RAM (options) 16 GB 16 GB
RAM speed 6400 MT/s 6400 MT/s
Storage space
Internal storage options (GB) 512 | 1TB (+$100) 512
Storage type NVMe SSD NVMe SSD
Form factor (SSD) M.2 2230 M.2 2230
MicroSD card slot? Yes; UHS-I Yes; UHS-II
Other built-in hardware
Microphone? ✔ 2×
Speakers? ✔ 2× ✔ 2×
Haptics? (vibration motors) ✔ HD haptics
Light sensor? ✔ Dual
Webcam?
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3 5.4
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 7
Cellular network
Ports
USB-C (charging) port 1× USB-C 3.2 1× USB-C 4
USB-A port?
Headphone jack? (3.5 mm AUX out)
Video out? DisplayPort via USB-C, 8K/60Hz, 4K/120Hz DisplayPort via USB-C
Other ports None None
Battery
Charging speed (max) 45 W 65 W
Battery capacity 50 Wh 53 Wh
Hours of battery life (as specified) 3-12 h not specified
Buttons & controls
Thumbsticks? ✔ (parallel) ✔ (offset)
ABXY buttons?
D-pad?
Triggers? (LT & RT)
Bumpers (LB & RB)
View & menu button
Gyro controls?
Trackpad? ✔ 2× 3.25 cm
Programmable buttons? Yes, 4× (back): R4, R5, L4, L5 Yes, 2× (back): M1, M2
Volume up/down button?
Fingerprint sensor?
Built-in keyboard?
Other buttons: Steam-button, Quick access MSI Center M, Quick Settings
Physical specifications
Detachable controllers?
Stand?
Lights? (RGB) Yes, RGB rings (thumbsticks), + behind XYAB-buttons
Size (cm W×H×D): 29.8×11.7×4.9 29.0×12.0×2.12
Size (inch H×W×D): 11.7×4.6×1.9 11.57×4.61×0.83
Weight (gram): 640 653
Weight (lbs): 1.41 1.44
Color options: Black, white Black
More information
Accessories in the box Carrying case, 45W power supply (2.5m cable) 65W Power adapter
Model number 1030 Claw A1M-052US
User guide / manual Not available Online guide, User Guide
Official site link: Steampowered MSI.com
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