Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) vs Miyoo A30 (127.5×57×16 mm, 2.8" 4:3) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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ASUS ROG Ally
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Miyoo A30
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The ASUS ROG Ally has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280 × 113 × 39 mm, while the Miyoo A30 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 127.5 × 57 × 16 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 152.5 mm (119.6%) wider than the Miyoo A30. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 56 mm (98.2%) taller than the Miyoo A30. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 23 mm (143.8%) thicker than the Miyoo A30 (39 mm vs 16 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 7,268 mm² (72.7 cm²) for the Miyoo A30—a footprint difference of 24,372 mm² (335.3%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 115g for the Miyoo A30, representing a 493g (428.7%) weight difference (Miyoo A30 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 Miyoo A30's 2.8" (4:3) panel yields a 2.8" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 2.92" larger active 4:3 diagonal (317.3% 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 2.57" (75% screen usage) on the Miyoo A30, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 4.43" (+641.8% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | Miyoo A30 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 127.5 × 57 × 16 mm | Miyoo A30 is 90.6% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 127.5 mm | 152.5 mm (119.6% vs A30) |
| Height | 113 mm | 57 mm | 56 mm (98.2% vs A30) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 16 mm | 23 mm (143.8% vs A30) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 7,268 mm² (72.7 cm²) | 24,372 mm² (335.3% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 116.3 cm³ | 1117.7 cm³ (961% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 115 g | 493 g (428.7% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 2.8" | 4.2" (150% larger on ROG Ally) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 | 16:9 vs 4:3 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 640x480 (286 PPI) | 29 PPI sharper on ROG Ally |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 2.8" (100% native, no bars) | +2.92" (+317.3% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 2.57" (75% area, letterbox) | +4.43" (+641.8% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 2.69" (89% area, letterbox) | +3.5" (+428.2% area) on ROG Ally |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Allwinner A33 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 512 MB (Source) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) vs 512 MB (Source) |
| Battery Capacity | 5,195 mAh | 2,600 mAh | 2,595 mAh larger on ROG Ally |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Linux (Tina) | Windows 11 vs Linux (Tina) |
The ASUS ROG Ally measures 280 × 113 × 39 mm (footprint: 31,640 mm² / 316.4 cm²), whereas the Miyoo A30 measures 127.5 × 57 × 16 mm (footprint: 7,268 mm² / 72.7 cm²). Compared to the Miyoo A30, the ASUS ROG Ally is 152.5 mm (119.6%) wider, 56 mm (98.2%) taller, 23 mm (143.8%) thicker, and 24,372 mm² (335.3%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 493g (428.7%) heavier (608g vs 115g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 2.92" diagonal (317.3% more active display area) than the Miyoo A30. 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 Miyoo A30 has a 2.8" 4:3 IPS screen (640x480) that yields a 2.8" effective 4:3 diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)).
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 2.57" on the Miyoo A30 (+4.43", or 641.8% 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 Miyoo A30 operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
No, the Miyoo A30 is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (116.3 cm³ vs 1234 cm³). The ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar form factor (280 mm wide × 39 mm thick, 608g), whereas the Miyoo A30 uses a horizontal bar form factor (127.5 mm wide × 16 mm thick, 115g). Overall, the Miyoo A30 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 16 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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