Sony
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
$699
Released 2024-11
Best Game Consoles · head-to-head
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro vs MSI Claw A1M
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Sony PlayStation 5 Pro is cheaper at $699. Every spec and price links to its source.
MSI
MSI Claw A1M
$699
Released 2024-03
Which is better: the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro or MSI Claw A1M?
The Sony PlayStation 5 Pro wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Sony PlayStation 5 Pro | MSI Claw A1M |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $699 | $699 |
| Brand | Sony | MSI |
| Released | 2024-11 | 2024-03 |
| CPU | Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.85 GHz | Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (Meteor Lake @ up to 4.6 GHz) |
| GPU (TFLOPS) | 18.05 | 4.5 |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 16 |
| Storage (GB) | 2000 | 512 |
| Max resolution | 4K | 1920x1080 |
| Max (fps) | 120 | 120 |
| Optical drive | No | No |
| Release | 2024-11 | 2024-03 |
Sources — Sony PlayStation 5 Pro: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15). MSI Claw A1M: en.wikipedia.org (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro and MSI Claw A1M?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (4 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- CPU: Sony PlayStation 5 Pro Custom AMD Zen 2 8-core @ 3.85 GHz vs MSI Claw A1M Intel Core Ultra 5 135H (Meteor Lake @ up to 4.6 GHz)
- GPU (TFLOPS): Sony PlayStation 5 Pro 18.05 vs MSI Claw A1M 4.5
- Storage (GB): Sony PlayStation 5 Pro 2000 vs MSI Claw A1M 512
- Max resolution: Sony PlayStation 5 Pro 4K vs MSI Claw A1M 1920x1080
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Sony PlayStation 5 Pro
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) cover the exact PS5 Pro. TechRadar spent about a week testing and reported a measured usable-storage figure (1.89TB of a 2TB drive, 94.5%); Tom's Guide is qualitative. Neither published lab FPS or wattage benchmarks. Consensus: the most powerful, best-looking PlayStation, with PSSR blending fidelity and performance at once, but the $699 price is steep for a mid-gen refresh and the graphical gains are subtle/evolutionary rather than groundbreaking. (2 sourced reviews, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: PSSR upscaling lets games hit high fidelity and smooth performance simultaneously; Most powerful, best-looking PlayStation; ray tracing noticeably improved; 2TB SSD with far more usable storage by default is a genuine practical upgrade.
Flagged: $699/£699 price is very high for a mid-generation refresh; No disc drive or vertical stand included by default; Graphical gains are subtle/evolutionary, not groundbreaking for most players.
MSI Claw A1M
Four whitelisted testers (Notebookcheck, Engadget and Digital Trends full reviews, plus a Tom's Guide hands-on) broadly agree the Intel-based Claw A1M is overpriced versus cheaper AMD rivals like the ROG Ally and Legion Go, while praising its ergonomics, Hall-effect sticks and bright 120Hz 1080p display. The three full reviews fault its gaming performance and clunky MSI Center software / immature Intel drivers; Notebookcheck and Digital Trends also flag weak battery life, though Engadget rated battery 'decent'. Tom's Guide found raw performance roughly on par with rivals and blamed the software above all. (4 sourced reviews, 4 lab-tested.)
Praised: Comfortable ergonomics, good to hold; Bright, colorful 120Hz 1080p display; Quality Hall-effect joysticks/triggers and solid build.
Flagged: Gaming performance trails cheaper AMD rivals and doesn't justify the price; Clunky/buggy MSI Center software and immature Intel drivers; Overpriced versus ROG Ally / Legion Go.