Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) 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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ASUS ROG Ally
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
ASUS ROG Ally X
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The ASUS ROG Ally has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280 × 113 × 39 mm, while the ASUS ROG Ally X uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280.2 × 114 × 36.9 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 0.2 mm (0.1%) narrower than the ASUS ROG Ally X. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 1 mm (0.9%) shorter than the ASUS ROG Ally X. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 2.1 mm (5.7%) thicker than the ASUS ROG Ally X (39 mm vs 36.9 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 31,943 mm² (319.4 cm²) for the ASUS ROG Ally X—a footprint difference of 303 mm² (0.9%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 678g for the ASUS ROG Ally X, representing a 70g (10.3%) weight difference (ASUS ROG Ally is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), 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)), 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)). Both devices provide the exact same viewable 4:3 image size. For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the ASUS ROG Ally delivers a 7" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 7" (100% screen usage) on the ASUS ROG Ally X.
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | ASUS ROG Ally X | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 280.2 × 114 × 36.9 mm | ASUS ROG Ally X is 4.5% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 280.2 mm | 0.2 mm (0.1% vs ROG Ally X) |
| Height | 113 mm | 114 mm | 1 mm (0.9% vs ROG Ally X) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 36.9 mm | 2.1 mm (5.7% vs ROG Ally X) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 31,943 mm² (319.4 cm²) | 303 mm² (0.9% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 1178.7 cm³ | 55.3 cm³ (4.7% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 678 g | 70 g (10.3% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 7" | Same diagonal |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | Same pixel density (315 PPI) |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | Tied at 5.72" |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | Tied at 7" |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | Tied at 6.19" |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) vs 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) |
| Battery Capacity | 5,195 mAh | 10,390 mAh | 5,195 mAh larger on ROG Ally X |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Both run Windows 11 |
The ASUS ROG Ally measures 280 × 113 × 39 mm (footprint: 31,640 mm² / 316.4 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 ASUS ROG Ally is 0.2 mm (0.1%) narrower, 1 mm (0.9%) shorter, 2.1 mm (5.7%) thicker, and 303 mm² (0.9%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 70g (10.3%) lighter (608g vs 678g).
Both the ASUS ROG Ally and ASUS ROG Ally X produce the exact same 5.72" effective 4:3 viewable diagonal. Specifically, 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)). 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, both devices provide an identical 7" effective diagonal image. On 16:9 content, the ASUS ROG Ally operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the ASUS ROG Ally X operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the ASUS ROG Ally X is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (1178.7 cm³ vs 1234 cm³). The ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar form factor (280 mm wide × 39 mm thick, 608g), whereas the ASUS ROG Ally X uses a horizontal bar form factor (280.2 mm wide × 36.9 mm thick, 678g). Overall, the ASUS ROG Ally X is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 36.9 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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