Handheld Devices

Portable gaming devices like Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, etc.





  • ASUS ROG Ally (2023)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    ASUS’s portable gaming handheld packs 10Gbps USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode, plus a proprietary ROG XG Mobile interface for external GPU expansion. Charging at 65W via USB-C means you’ll sacrifice display output while powering up—a dock that splits video separately is essential. The UHS-II microSD slot is faster than Steam Deck, and the 3.5mm…

  • ASUS ROG Ally X (2024)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    ASUS ditched the proprietary XG Mobile port for dual USB-C on the 2024 refresh—one full USB4 at 40Gbps and one 10Gbps USB 3.2 for simultaneous charging and video output. The USB4 port supports standard Thunderbolt docks and eGPUs, unlocking compatibility the original couldn’t offer. That combo gives real flexibility: charge while displaying to external monitors…

  • ASUS ROG Xbox Ally (2025)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    Microsoft’s Xbox handheld variant shares ASUS’s hardware foundation with dual USB-C ports—40Gbps USB4 and 10Gbps USB 3.2—designed for Game Pass cloud gaming. Both ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode, so you can drive external monitors while charging simultaneously without bottlenecks. The UHS-II microSD slot handles game installs quickly, and the 3.5mm jack stays available for low-latency…

  • ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X (2025)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    Microsoft’s Xbox handheld variant shares ASUS’s hardware foundation with dual USB-C ports—40Gbps USB4 and 10Gbps USB 3.2—designed for Game Pass cloud gaming. Both ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode, so you can drive external monitors while charging simultaneously without bottlenecks. The UHS-II microSD slot handles game installs quickly, and the 3.5mm jack stays available for low-latency…

  • Lenovo Legion Go (2023)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    Lenovo’s 7-inch handheld combines dual USB-C—USB4 at 40Gbps and USB 3.2 at 10Gbps—for parallel charging and external display output. The left port handles video at up to 60Hz on 4K external screens, while the right supports 50W Power Delivery charging simultaneously. The UHS-II microSD reader is faster than most competitors, and the 3.5mm jack stays…

  • Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 (2025) – Ryzen Z2

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    Lenovo’s second-gen Legion Go keeps dual USB-C with USB4 on left (40Gbps) and USB 3.2 on right (10Gbps) for simultaneous charging and video. The 8.8-inch LCD screen is sharper than the original at the same brightness, and both ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode for external displays. The UHS-II microSD reader handles rapid game installs without…

  • Lenovo Legion Go Gen 2 (2025) – Ryzen Z2 Extreme

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    Lenovo’s 2025 Legion Go Gen 2 Extreme keeps dual USB-C ports—USB4 at 40Gbps and USB 3.2 at 10Gbps—for parallel charging and video output. The 8.8-inch OLED screen demands sustained cooling, and both USB-C ports support DisplayPort. The UHS-II microSD slot handles large game libraries, and the 3.5mm jack works without stealing bandwidth. Here’s the full…

  • Lenovo Legion Go S (2025)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    Lenovo’s 7-inch handheld combines dual USB-C—USB4 at 40Gbps and USB 3.2 at 10Gbps—for parallel charging and external display output. The left port handles video at up to 60Hz on 4K external screens, while the right supports 50W Power Delivery charging simultaneously. The UHS-II microSD reader is faster than most competitors, and the 3.5mm jack stays…

  • MSI Claw 7 AI+ A2VM (2025)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    MSI’s compact 7-inch Claw AI+ crams dual USB-C—40Gbps USB4 and 10Gbps USB 3.2—into a tight chassis designed for single-hand gaming. Charging and video output work in parallel, so you can play on external 4K monitors without unplugging. The UHS-II microSD slot supports massive storage expansion, and the 3.5mm jack adds headset flexibility. Below is the…

  • MSI Claw 8 AI+ A2VM (2025)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    MSI’s 8-inch Claw gaming handheld features dual USB-C—one USB4 at 40Gbps and one USB 3.2 at 10Gbps—enabling simultaneous charging and external display output. The larger screen makes 4K external monitors actually useful for docked play, and both ports support DisplayPort Alt Mode. UHS-II microSD expansion handles the largest game libraries without USB bottlenecks. Here’s every…

  • MSI Claw A1M (2024)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    MSI’s 2024 Claw brings dual USB-C—40Gbps USB4 and 10Gbps USB 3.2—for simultaneous charging and video output to external displays. The Intel Core Ultra CPU runs at lower TDP than the original, extending battery life for long gaming sessions. UHS-II microSD support handles rapid game installs, and the 3.5mm jack stays free for wired audio. Here’s…

  • MSI Claw A8 BZ2EM (2025)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    MSI’s 2024 Claw brings dual USB-C—40Gbps USB4 and 10Gbps USB 3.2—for simultaneous charging and video output to external displays. The Intel Core Ultra CPU runs at lower TDP than the original, extending battery life for long gaming sessions. UHS-II microSD support handles rapid game installs, and the 3.5mm jack stays free for wired audio. Here’s…

  • Steam Deck OLED (2023)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    Valve’s handheld console delivers all connectivity through a single USB-C port running USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps—charging, data transfers, and DisplayPort Alt Mode for external 4K monitors. The dock (sold separately) splits charging and video, so you’re not stuck choosing between power and displays. MicroSD card support via UHS-II lets you expand storage at…

  • Valve Steam Deck LCD (2022)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    Valve’s handheld console delivers all connectivity through a single USB-C port running USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps—charging, data transfers, and DisplayPort Alt Mode for external 4K monitors. The dock (sold separately) splits charging and video, so you’re not stuck choosing between power and displays. MicroSD card support via UHS-II lets you expand storage at…

  • Valve Steam Deck OLED (2023)

    ASUS · Handheld · 2023

    Valve’s handheld console delivers all connectivity through a single USB-C port running USB 3.2 Gen 2 at 10Gbps—charging, data transfers, and DisplayPort Alt Mode for external 4K monitors. The dock (sold separately) splits charging and video, so you’re not stuck choosing between power and displays. MicroSD card support via UHS-II lets you expand storage at…

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