Compare Anbernic RG353V (83×126×21 mm, 3.5" 4:3) vs ASUS ROG Ally X (280.2×114×36.9 mm, 7" 16:9) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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Anbernic RG353V
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
ASUS ROG Ally X
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG353V has a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 83 × 126 × 21 mm, while the ASUS ROG Ally X uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280.2 × 114 × 36.9 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG353V is 197.2 mm (70.4%) narrower than the ASUS ROG Ally X. In height, the Anbernic RG353V is 12 mm (10.5%) taller than the ASUS ROG Ally X. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG353V is 15.9 mm (43.1%) slimmer than the ASUS ROG Ally X (21 mm vs 36.9 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG353V occupies 10,458 mm² (104.6 cm²), compared to 31,943 mm² (319.4 cm²) for the ASUS ROG Ally X—a footprint difference of 21,485 mm² (67.3%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG353V weighs 180g versus 678g for the ASUS ROG Ally X, representing a 498g (73.5%) weight difference (Anbernic RG353V is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG353V's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)), while the ASUS ROG Ally X'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 X a 2.22" larger active 4:3 diagonal (167% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG353V delivers a 3.21" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 7" (100% screen usage) on the ASUS ROG Ally X, making the ASUS ROG Ally X larger by 3.79" (+374.8% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG353V | ASUS ROG Ally X | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 83 × 126 × 21 mm | 280.2 × 114 × 36.9 mm | Anbernic RG353V is 81.4% smaller by volume |
| Width | 83 mm | 280.2 mm | 197.2 mm (70.4% vs ROG Ally X) |
| Height | 126 mm | 114 mm | 12 mm (10.5% vs ROG Ally X) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 21 mm | 36.9 mm | 15.9 mm (43.1% vs ROG Ally X) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 10,458 mm² (104.6 cm²) | 31,943 mm² (319.4 cm²) | 21,485 mm² (67.3% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 219.6 cm³ | 1178.7 cm³ | 959.1 cm³ (81.4% diff) |
| Weight | 180 g | 678 g | 498 g (73.5% diff) |
| Form Factor | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Horizontal Bar | Vertical (Game Boy style) vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.5" | 7" | 3.5" (100% larger on ROG Ally X) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 | 4:3 vs 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 640x480 (229 PPI) | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 86 PPI sharper on ROG Ally X |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | +2.22" (+167% area) on ROG Ally X |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | +3.79" (+374.8% area) on ROG Ally X |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | +2.82" (+238% area) on ROG Ally X |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | RockChip RK3566 | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 2 GB LPDDR4 | 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) | 2 GB LPDDR4 vs 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) |
| Battery Capacity | 3,200 mAh | 10,390 mAh | 7,190 mAh larger on ROG Ally X |
| Operating System | Android 11 / Linux (ArkOS) | Windows 11 | Android 11 / Linux (ArkOS) vs Windows 11 |
The Anbernic RG353V measures 83 × 126 × 21 mm (footprint: 10,458 mm² / 104.6 cm²), whereas the ASUS ROG Ally X measures 280.2 × 114 × 36.9 mm (footprint: 31,943 mm² / 319.4 cm²). Compared to the ASUS ROG Ally X, the Anbernic RG353V is 197.2 mm (70.4%) narrower, 12 mm (10.5%) taller, 15.9 mm (43.1%) slimmer, and 21,485 mm² (67.3%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG353V is 498g (73.5%) lighter (180g vs 678g).
The ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 2.22" diagonal (167% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG353V. Specifically, the Anbernic RG353V has a 3.5" 4:3 IPS screen (640x480) that yields a 3.5" effective 4:3 diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). The ASUS ROG Ally X 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 X provides a larger viewable image at 7" effective diagonal compared to 3.21" on the Anbernic RG353V (+3.79", or 374.8% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG353V operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3), while the ASUS ROG Ally X operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Anbernic RG353V is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally X, with a smaller overall chassis volume (219.6 cm³ vs 1178.7 cm³). The Anbernic RG353V uses a vertical (game boy style) form factor (83 mm wide × 21 mm thick, 180g), whereas the ASUS ROG Ally X uses a horizontal bar form factor (280.2 mm wide × 36.9 mm thick, 678g). Overall, the Anbernic RG353V is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 21 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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