MSI Claw A1M vs ModRetro Chromatic Comparison

Compare MSI Claw A1M vs ModRetro Chromatic side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.

Basic Info

Release Date
2024 / 03
2024 / 03

System

Soc
Intel Core Ultra 5 135H, Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
FPGA-based architecture
Cpu
Intel Meteor Lake 4x P Cores, 8x E Cores, 2x Low Power E Cores 6x P Cores, 8x E Cores, 2x Low Power E Cores
Cpu Cores
14 Cores, 16 Cores
Cpu Threads
18 Threads, 22 Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
700 MHz - 4.6 GHz, 700 MHz - 4.8 GHz
Architecture
x86-64
Gpu
Intel Arc
Gpu Clock Speed
2.2 GHz, 2.25 GHz
Ram
16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s)

Display

Screen Size
7.0 inch
2.56 inches
Screen Type
IPS Touchscreen
IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1080
160 x 144
Ppi
319.26 PPI
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Lens
Sapphire crystal

Controls

D Pad
Disc Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3, Hall) Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical Analog Triggers
Extra Buttons
View, MSI Center M, Menu, Quick Settings, Macro 1/2, Fingerprint/Power, Volume +-
Sensors

Hardware

Battery
53 Wh
3x AA batteries or custom lithium ion pack
Storage
Internal 512 GB / 1 TB (NVMe?), External MicroSD
Cartridge-based
Charge Port
USB-C Top facing
USB-C
Dimensions
294 mm x 117 mm x 21.2 mm
5.2 x 3 x 1.2 inches
Weight
675 grams
6.2 oz
Shell Material
Plastic
Magnesium alloy (thixomolded)

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Backwards compatible link cable port, IR link, USB-C video out to PC
Video Output
USB-C video out Top facing
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone Top facing
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
Custom ultra-loud speaker module

Features

Rumble
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button

Gaming

Emulation Limit
-
-

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