| 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 W×H×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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