Two new handheld gaming consoles have joined the fray. Flexed at Computex 2024, the MSI Claw 8 AI Plus is Intel-powered while the ZOTAC Zone sports an AMD chipset.
Meet the new MSI Claw 8 AI Plus and ZOTAC Zone, both showcased in the ongoing Computex 2024 in Taipei, Taiwan. These two joined the top-tier ASUS ROG Ally X, which appeared in the event as well.
The MSI Claw 8 AI Plus is powered by the recently unveiled Intel Lunar Lake chipset, hinting at its AI capabilities. Besides an upgraded processor, the device also comes with an 80 Wh battery. Combined with a more battery-efficient CPU, that 80 Wh can go a long way when gaming on the go.
The device also features an 8.0-inch FHD screen with 120Hz variable refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness. One of its USB-C ports sees the return of the Thunderbolt 4 support.
No official pricing has been revealed as of writing but the original model had an initial price of $699 or PHP 41,004.39.
The next handheld console of the trio is the ZOTAC Zone, powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 8840U chipset, 16 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD. It also features a 7.0-inch AMOLED display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 800 nits of brightness.
Unlike the ASUS ROG Ally X and MSI Claw 8 AI Plus, the ZOTAC Zone is only equipped with a 48.5 Wh battery that can last about 90 minutes on heavy gaming. It can go beyond for less demanding games.
Despite that downside, the ZOTAC Zone boasts a few specials like a selfie camera, a fingerprint scanner on its power key, and a built-in kickstand. It even sports dual trackpads, adjustable analog triggers, USB 4 ports, microSD card slot, and Wi-Fi 6E.
No official pricing at this time but is expected to launch in Q3 2024 in many territories, including Asia, Europe, the US, and the UK.
The top-tier ASUS ROG Ally X, meanwhile, is powered by the AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme, 24 GB dual-channel LPDDR5 RAM, 1 TB NVMe M.2 SSD, and 80 Wh battery. It features a 7.0-inch IPS display with 120 Hz refresh rate and 500 nits of brightness.
This one has a pre-order price of $799.99 or PHP 46,921.81.