Compare Anbernic RG35XXSP (89×158×27.3 mm, 3.5" 4:3) 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 RG35XXSP
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
ASUS ROG Ally
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG35XXSP has a clamshell (foldable) chassis measuring 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm, while the ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280 × 113 × 39 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 191 mm (68.2%) narrower than the ASUS ROG Ally. In height, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 45 mm (39.8%) taller than the ASUS ROG Ally. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 11.7 mm (30%) slimmer than the ASUS ROG Ally (27.3 mm vs 39 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG35XXSP occupies 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²), compared to 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) for the ASUS ROG Ally—a footprint difference of 17,578 mm² (55.6%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG35XXSP weighs 197g versus 608g for the ASUS ROG Ally, representing a 411g (67.6%) weight difference (Anbernic RG35XXSP is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG35XXSP'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'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 2.22" larger active 4:3 diagonal (167% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG35XXSP delivers a 3.21" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 7" (100% screen usage) on the ASUS ROG Ally, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 3.79" (+374.8% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG35XXSP | ASUS ROG Ally | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | Anbernic RG35XXSP is 68.9% smaller by volume |
| Width | 89 mm | 280 mm | 191 mm (68.2% vs ROG Ally) |
| Height | 158 mm | 113 mm | 45 mm (39.8% vs ROG Ally) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 27.3 mm | 39 mm | 11.7 mm (30% vs ROG Ally) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 17,578 mm² (55.6% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 383.9 cm³ | 1234 cm³ | 850.1 cm³ (68.9% diff) |
| Weight | 197 g | 608 g | 411 g (67.6% diff) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell (Foldable) | Horizontal Bar | Clamshell (Foldable) vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.5" | 7" | 3.5" (100% larger on ROG Ally) |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Allwinner H700 | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 1 GB LPDDR4 vs 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) |
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 5,195 mAh | 1,895 mAh larger on ROG Ally |
| Operating System | Linux | Windows 11 | Linux vs Windows 11 |
The Anbernic RG35XXSP measures 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm (footprint: 14,062 mm² / 140.6 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 RG35XXSP is 191 mm (68.2%) narrower, 45 mm (39.8%) taller, 11.7 mm (30%) slimmer, and 17,578 mm² (55.6%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 411g (67.6%) lighter (197g vs 608g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 2.22" diagonal (167% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG35XXSP. Specifically, the Anbernic RG35XXSP 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 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 3.21" on the Anbernic RG35XXSP (+3.79", or 374.8% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG35XXSP operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3), while the ASUS ROG Ally operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (383.9 cm³ vs 1234 cm³). The Anbernic RG35XXSP uses a clamshell (foldable) form factor (89 mm wide × 27.3 mm thick, 197g), whereas the ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar form factor (280 mm wide × 39 mm thick, 608g). Overall, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 27.3 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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