Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) vs AYN Odin 3 (224.8×87.5×16.6 mm, 6" 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 3
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 3 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 55.2 mm (24.6%) wider than the AYN Odin 3. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 25.5 mm (29.1%) taller than the AYN Odin 3. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 22.4 mm (134.9%) thicker than the AYN Odin 3 (39 mm vs 16.6 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 19,670 mm² (196.7 cm²) for the AYN Odin 3—a footprint difference of 11,970 mm² (60.9%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 390g for the AYN Odin 3, representing a 218g (55.9%) weight difference (AYN Odin 3 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 3's 6" (16:9) panel yields a 4.9" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 0.82" larger active 4:3 diagonal (36.1% 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 6" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 3, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 1" (+36.1% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | AYN Odin 3 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm | AYN Odin 3 is 73.5% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 224.8 mm | 55.2 mm (24.6% vs Odin 3) |
| Height | 113 mm | 87.5 mm | 25.5 mm (29.1% vs Odin 3) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 16.6 mm | 22.4 mm (134.9% vs Odin 3) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 19,670 mm² (196.7 cm²) | 11,970 mm² (60.9% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 326.5 cm³ | 907.5 cm³ (277.9% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 390 g | 218 g (55.9% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 6" | 1" (16.7% larger on ROG Ally) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | IPS vs AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 52 PPI sharper on Odin 3 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.82" (+36.1% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | +1" (+36.1% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | +0.89" (+36.1% area) on ROG Ally |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 (Snapdragon 8 Elite) | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) vs 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 5,195 mAh | 8,000 mAh | 2,805 mAh larger on Odin 3 |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Android 15 | Windows 11 vs Android 15 |
The ASUS ROG Ally measures 280 × 113 × 39 mm (footprint: 31,640 mm² / 316.4 cm²), whereas the AYN Odin 3 measures 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm (footprint: 19,670 mm² / 196.7 cm²). Compared to the AYN Odin 3, the ASUS ROG Ally is 55.2 mm (24.6%) wider, 25.5 mm (29.1%) taller, 22.4 mm (134.9%) thicker, and 11,970 mm² (60.9%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 218g (55.9%) heavier (608g vs 390g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.82" diagonal (36.1% more active display area) than the AYN Odin 3. 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 3 has a 6" 16:9 AMOLED screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.9" 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 6" on the AYN Odin 3 (+1", or 36.1% 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 3 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the AYN Odin 3 is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (326.5 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 3 uses a horizontal bar form factor (224.8 mm wide × 16.6 mm thick, 390g). Overall, the AYN Odin 3 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 16.6 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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