Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) vs Powkiddy RGB30 (145×86.5×18 mm, 4" 1:1) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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ASUS ROG Ally
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Powkiddy RGB30
Panel 1:1 with native resolution 720x720.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The ASUS ROG Ally has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280 × 113 × 39 mm, while the Powkiddy RGB30 uses a 1:1 square chassis measuring 145 × 86.5 × 18 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 135 mm (93.1%) wider than the Powkiddy RGB30. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 26.5 mm (30.6%) taller than the Powkiddy RGB30. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 21 mm (116.7%) thicker than the Powkiddy RGB30 (39 mm vs 18 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 12,543 mm² (125.4 cm²) for the Powkiddy RGB30—a footprint difference of 19,097 mm² (152.3%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 207g for the Powkiddy RGB30, representing a 401g (193.7%) weight difference (Powkiddy RGB30 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 Powkiddy RGB30's 4" (1:1) panel yields a 3.54" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 2.18" larger active 4:3 diagonal (161.7% 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 3.25" (56% screen usage) on the Powkiddy RGB30, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 3.75" (+365.3% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | Powkiddy RGB30 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 145 × 86.5 × 18 mm | Powkiddy RGB30 is 81.7% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 145 mm | 135 mm (93.1% vs RGB30) |
| Height | 113 mm | 86.5 mm | 26.5 mm (30.6% vs RGB30) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 18 mm | 21 mm (116.7% vs RGB30) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 12,543 mm² (125.4 cm²) | 19,097 mm² (152.3% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 225.8 cm³ | 1008.2 cm³ (446.5% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 207 g | 401 g (193.7% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | 1:1 Square | Horizontal Bar vs 1:1 Square |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 4" | 3" (75% larger on ROG Ally) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 1:1 | 16:9 vs 1:1 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 720x720 (255 PPI) | 60 PPI sharper on ROG Ally |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 3.54" (75% area, letterbox) | +2.18" (+161.7% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 3.25" (56% area, letterbox) | +3.75" (+365.3% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 3.4" (67% area, letterbox) | +2.79" (+231.2% area) on ROG Ally |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | RockChip RK3566 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) vs 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Battery Capacity | 5,195 mAh | 4,100 mAh | 1,095 mAh larger on ROG Ally |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Linux (JELOS) | Windows 11 vs Linux (JELOS) |
The ASUS ROG Ally measures 280 × 113 × 39 mm (footprint: 31,640 mm² / 316.4 cm²), whereas the Powkiddy RGB30 measures 145 × 86.5 × 18 mm (footprint: 12,543 mm² / 125.4 cm²). Compared to the Powkiddy RGB30, the ASUS ROG Ally is 135 mm (93.1%) wider, 26.5 mm (30.6%) taller, 21 mm (116.7%) thicker, and 19,097 mm² (152.3%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 401g (193.7%) heavier (608g vs 207g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 2.18" diagonal (161.7% more active display area) than the Powkiddy RGB30. 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 Powkiddy RGB30 has a 4" 1:1 IPS screen (720x720) that yields a 3.54" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)).
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 3.25" on the Powkiddy RGB30 (+3.75", or 365.3% 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 Powkiddy RGB30 operates at 56% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1).
No, the Powkiddy RGB30 is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (225.8 cm³ vs 1234 cm³). The ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar form factor (280 mm wide × 39 mm thick, 608g), whereas the Powkiddy RGB30 uses a 1:1 square form factor (145 mm wide × 18 mm thick, 207g). Overall, the Powkiddy RGB30 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 18 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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