Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) vs AYN Odin 2 Mini (198×85.8×19.5 mm, 5" 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.
AYN Odin 2 Mini
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 AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 82 mm (41.4%) wider than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 27.2 mm (31.7%) taller than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 19.5 mm (100%) thicker than the AYN Odin 2 Mini (39 mm vs 19.5 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) for the AYN Odin 2 Mini—a footprint difference of 14,652 mm² (86.2%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 320g for the AYN Odin 2 Mini, representing a 288g (90%) weight difference (AYN Odin 2 Mini 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 AYN Odin 2 Mini's 5" (16:9) panel yields a 4.09" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 1.63" larger active 4:3 diagonal (96% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the ASUS ROG Ally delivers a 7" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 5" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 2 Mini, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 2" (+96% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | AYN Odin 2 Mini | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm | AYN Odin 2 Mini is 73.2% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 198 mm | 82 mm (41.4% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Height | 113 mm | 85.8 mm | 27.2 mm (31.7% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 19.5 mm | 19.5 mm (100% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) | 14,652 mm² (86.2% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 331.3 cm³ | 902.7 cm³ (272.5% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 320 g | 288 g (90% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 5" | 2" (40% larger on ROG Ally) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 1920x1080 (441 PPI) | 126 PPI sharper on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.09" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1.63" (+96% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 5" (100% native, no bars) | +2" (+96% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.42" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.77" (+96% area) on ROG Ally |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Source) | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) vs 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 5,195 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 195 mAh larger on ROG Ally |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Android 13 | Windows 11 vs Android 13 |
The ASUS ROG Ally measures 280 × 113 × 39 mm (footprint: 31,640 mm² / 316.4 cm²), whereas the AYN Odin 2 Mini measures 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm (footprint: 16,988 mm² / 169.9 cm²). Compared to the AYN Odin 2 Mini, the ASUS ROG Ally is 82 mm (41.4%) wider, 27.2 mm (31.7%) taller, 19.5 mm (100%) thicker, and 14,652 mm² (86.2%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 288g (90%) heavier (608g vs 320g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1.63" diagonal (96% more active display area) than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. 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 AYN Odin 2 Mini has a 5" 16:9 IPS screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.09" 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 5" on the AYN Odin 2 Mini (+2", or 96% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the ASUS ROG Ally operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the AYN Odin 2 Mini operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (331.3 cm³ vs 1234 cm³). The ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar form factor (280 mm wide × 39 mm thick, 608g), whereas the AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar form factor (198 mm wide × 19.5 mm thick, 320g). Overall, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 19.5 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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