Steam Deck OLED vs MSI Claw A1M

Steam Deck OLED vs MSI Claw A1M

Comparison

General
Model NameSteam Deck OLEDMSI Claw A1M
BrandValveMSI
Release DateQ4 2023
Price$549 (512GB)
$649 (1TB)
$679 (1TB Special Edition)
$699 (135H + 16GB + 512GB)
$749 (155H + 16GB + 512GB)
$799 (155H + 16GB + 1TB)
Where to buy?*Get the Steam Deck on Amazon*Get the ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro from the ONEXPLAYER Official Store on AliExpress


*Get the ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro on Amazon
Software
OSSteamOSWindows 11 Home
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)
System
CPUCustom AMD Zen 2Intel Core Ultra 5 135H
Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Cores/Threads4 Cores 8 Threads @ 2.4 – 3.5 GHz12 cores 18 threads @ 0.7 to 4.6 GHz (135H)
16 cores 22 threads @ 0.7 to 4.8 GHz (155H)
GPUCustom AMD RDNA 2 with 8 CUs @ 1.0 to 1.6 GHzIntel Arc Graphics @ 2.2 GHz (135H)
Intel Arc Graphics @ 2.25 GHz (155H)
RAM16GB16GB
RAM TypeLPDDR5 6400 MHzLPDDR5 6400 MHz
Storage
Internal Storage Size512GB/1TB512GB/1TB
Internal Storage TypePCIe 3 NVMe SSDPCIe 4 NVMe SSD
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StoragemicroSD (max 1TB)microSD
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width298 mm294 mm
Height117 mm117 mm
Depth50 mm21.2 mm
Weight640g675g
MaterialPlastic
SpeakersStereoStereo
ColorsBlack/Translucent Black (Special Edition only)Black
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons Analog L2/R2 Analog L2/R2 with hall sensor
Analog SticksDual with L3/R3Dual with hall sensor
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity50 Wh53 Wh
Fast Charging 45 Watt 65 Watt
Avg. Battery Life (tested)2.5 to 12 hours
Display
Size (inches)7.47
Resolution1280 x 8001920 x 1080
Aspect Ratio16:1016:9
Display TypeOLEDIPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness1000 nits400 – 500 nits
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz
ProtectionOCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output via USB Type C via USB Type C
Ports1 x USB Type C1 x USB Type C (data/DisplayPort/Thunderbolt 4)
Others
Miscellaneous
Other featuresHaptic feedback, capacitative touch trackpads, 4 additional grip buttons, supports Docking StationFingerprint scanner, programmable buttons, RGB lighting
Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent Excellent
Sega Saturn Excellent Excellent
PlayStation 1 Excellent Excellent
Nintendo 64 Excellent Excellent
Sega Dreamcast Excellent Excellent
PlayStation 2 Excellent Excellent
Game Boy Advance Excellent Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Excellent Excellent
Nintendo DS Excellent Excellent
PlayStation Portable Excellent Excellent
Nintendo Wii Excellent Excellent
PlayStation 3 Excellent Excellent
Nintendo Wii U Excellent Excellent
Compatibility Sheet
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark
Geekbench 6
Geekbench 5
Antutu
Cinebench R23
3DMark

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