Portable gaming continues to grow year over year, with new hardware coming into play to improve gaming performance – and with Computex 2026 well underway, it’s time for PC enthusiasts to get excited.
There have already been several hardware announcements from the likes of Asus, Acer, OneXPlayer and more, meaning consumers have a lot to consider when choosing their next device.
Fortunately, Intel has been hard at work on its Panther Lake CPU lineup and delivered the powerful Arc G3 Extreme, which uses 14 cores and 14 threads and 12 Xe GPU cores, delivering some of the best performance on any portable gaming PC we’ve seen so far. However, it’s not just about power and performance.
Several other manufacturers have taken the time to refine the portable gaming experience, improving visual enjoyment, comfort and much more. Here we’ll take a look at the best portable gaming PCs revealed at Computex 2026.
1. MSI Griffe 8 EX AI+
MSI went back to the drawing board after releasing the Claw 8 AI+ and Claw 7 AI+, and has now revealed the all-new powerful handheld, the Claw 8 EX AI+. Although the screen is effectively intact, the processor is now the Intel Arc G3 Extreme, a significant step up from the Claw 8 AI+’s Core Ultra 258V.
Intel claims the G3 Extreme is 44% faster than the Core Ultra 258V at 1080p with 2x upscaling (i.e. from 540p), at 35W, and, notably, 42% faster than one of its rival chips, the AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme.
As a bonus to a monumental performance leap coming from the Core Ultra 200V series, there’s its XeSS 3 upscaling compatibility, alongside multi-frame generation and access to Windows 11’s Xbox mode. Intel is the latest competitor to join Nvidia in using Multi-Frame Generation technology, as AMD has yet to roll out the technology for Radeon GPU users.
With XeSS 3 upscaling, multi-frame generation, and an overall improvement in raw performance, accompanied by better ergonomics for comfort, the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ could end up being the best of the bunch among handhelds this year – however, its price could make or break it, especially if the reported $1,500 figure is legitimate.
2.OneXPlayer 3
One-Netbook is definitely not a mainstream manufacturer like MSI, but its new OneXPlayer 3 handheld is definitely a strong competitor to the Claw 8 EX AI+ and, on paper, in some cases undoubtedly better.
The OneXPlayer 3 is a 3-in-one portable gaming PC that supports AI, gaming, and productivity, and features the same Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor found in the Claw 8 EX AI+. However, it outperforms MSI’s device with a larger and more immersive 8.8-inch 144Hz OLED display that supports both VRR and HDR.
Users have two storage options via microSD and mini SSD, while its battery has a capacity of 85 Wh. The latter could mean the handheld ranks among those with the best and longest battery life, but we’ll have to see how it performs in real-world testing.
This is undoubtedly a device that can tackle any game and deliver exceptional visual quality. There is no information on its launch date or price, and again, the latter will likely be the determining factor in its potential success.
3. Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20
Doubling down on the impressive features of the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X, Asus has unveiled the Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the ROG brand. More importantly, the X20 comes with a larger 7.4-inch OLED display with a peak brightness of 1,400 nits, paired with the ROG XReal R1 Edition 20 gaming AR glasses.
It’s clear that Asus has prioritized visual improvements over performance or power. So it’s hard to describe this as a “mid-generation” upgrade, the same way the Asus ROG Ally X has been compared to its non-X counterpart.
The Xbox Ally
The main downside is that Asus doesn’t currently sell it as a standalone device, and since the ROG XReal R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses cost $849, the bundle price will likely be around $2,000.
4. Acer Predator Atlas 8
Just like the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ and OneXPlayer 3, the Acer Predator Atlas 8 is powered by Intel’s Arc G3 Extreme, with out-of-the-box capabilities that can improve the performance of multiple games for users.
Its design takes inspiration from the Asus ROG Xbox Ally
The only thing missing is an OLED screen for greater immersion, so it’s in a very similar situation to the Claw 8 EX AI+, the only difference being the latter’s more comfortable design.
In the same vein as all of Computex’s handheld announcements, the Atlas 8 is dependent on its price, and based on current market conditions, thanks to the RAM crisis, it looks like its price could be well over $1,000. Acer has confirmed that the launch will be scheduled for October 2026, so pricing information shouldn’t be too far off.
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