Compare Anbernic RG Cube (153×86.3×18 mm, 3.95" 1:1) vs ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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Anbernic RG Cube
Panel 1:1 with native resolution 720x720.
ASUS ROG Ally
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG Cube has a 1:1 square chassis measuring 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm, while the ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280 × 113 × 39 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG Cube is 127 mm (45.4%) narrower than the ASUS ROG Ally. In height, the Anbernic RG Cube is 26.7 mm (23.6%) shorter than the ASUS ROG Ally. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG Cube is 21 mm (53.8%) slimmer than the ASUS ROG Ally (18 mm vs 39 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG Cube occupies 13,204 mm² (132 cm²), compared to 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) for the ASUS ROG Ally—a footprint difference of 18,436 mm² (58.3%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG Cube weighs 256g versus 608g for the ASUS ROG Ally, representing a 352g (57.9%) weight difference (Anbernic RG Cube is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG Cube's 3.95" (1:1) panel yields a 3.49" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)), while the ASUS ROG Ally's 7" (16:9) panel yields a 5.72" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 2.23" larger active 4:3 diagonal (168.4% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG Cube delivers a 3.2" effective diagonal (56% screen usage) versus 7" (100% screen usage) on the ASUS ROG Ally, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 3.8" (+377.1% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG Cube | ASUS ROG Ally | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | Anbernic RG Cube is 80.7% smaller by volume |
| Width | 153 mm | 280 mm | 127 mm (45.4% vs ROG Ally) |
| Height | 86.3 mm | 113 mm | 26.7 mm (23.6% vs ROG Ally) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 18 mm | 39 mm | 21 mm (53.8% vs ROG Ally) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 13,204 mm² (132 cm²) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 18,436 mm² (58.3% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 237.7 cm³ | 1234 cm³ | 996.3 cm³ (80.7% diff) |
| Weight | 256 g | 608 g | 352 g (57.9% diff) |
| Form Factor | 1:1 Square | Horizontal Bar | 1:1 Square vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.95" | 7" | 3.05" (77.2% larger on ROG Ally) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 1:1 | 16:9 | 1:1 vs 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 720x720 (258 PPI) | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 57 PPI sharper on ROG Ally |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.49" (75% area, letterbox) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | +2.23" (+168.4% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.2" (56% area, letterbox) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | +3.8" (+377.1% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.36" (67% area, letterbox) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | +2.83" (+239.7% area) on ROG Ally |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 8 GB LPDDR4X vs 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,195 mAh | 5 mAh larger on RG Cube |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Windows 11 | Android 13 vs Windows 11 |
The Anbernic RG Cube measures 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm (footprint: 13,204 mm² / 132 cm²), whereas the ASUS ROG Ally measures 280 × 113 × 39 mm (footprint: 31,640 mm² / 316.4 cm²). Compared to the ASUS ROG Ally, the Anbernic RG Cube is 127 mm (45.4%) narrower, 26.7 mm (23.6%) shorter, 21 mm (53.8%) slimmer, and 18,436 mm² (58.3%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG Cube is 352g (57.9%) lighter (256g vs 608g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 2.23" diagonal (168.4% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG Cube. Specifically, the Anbernic RG Cube has a 3.95" 1:1 IPS screen (720x720) that yields a 3.49" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)). The ASUS ROG Ally has a 7" 16:9 IPS screen (1920x1080) that yields a 5.72" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)).
For 16:9 widescreen gaming (PSP, Switch, and game streaming), the ASUS ROG Ally provides a larger viewable image at 7" effective diagonal compared to 3.2" on the Anbernic RG Cube (+3.8", or 377.1% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG Cube operates at 56% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1), while the ASUS ROG Ally operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Anbernic RG Cube is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (237.7 cm³ vs 1234 cm³). The Anbernic RG Cube uses a 1:1 square form factor (153 mm wide × 18 mm thick, 256g), whereas the ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar form factor (280 mm wide × 39 mm thick, 608g). Overall, the Anbernic RG Cube is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 18 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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