Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) vs Retroid Pocket 6 (205.5×80.5×17.2 mm, 5.5" 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.
Retroid Pocket 6
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 Retroid Pocket 6 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 205.5 × 80.5 × 17.2 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 74.5 mm (36.3%) wider than the Retroid Pocket 6. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 32.5 mm (40.4%) taller than the Retroid Pocket 6. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 21.8 mm (126.7%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket 6 (39 mm vs 17.2 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 16,543 mm² (165.4 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket 6—a footprint difference of 15,097 mm² (91.3%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 200g for the Retroid Pocket 6, representing a 408g (204%) weight difference (Retroid Pocket 6 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 Retroid Pocket 6's 5.5" (16:9) panel yields a 4.49" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 1.23" larger active 4:3 diagonal (62% 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 5.5" (100% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket 6, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 1.5" (+62% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | Retroid Pocket 6 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 205.5 × 80.5 × 17.2 mm | Retroid Pocket 6 is 76.9% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 205.5 mm | 74.5 mm (36.3% vs Pocket 6) |
| Height | 113 mm | 80.5 mm | 32.5 mm (40.4% vs Pocket 6) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 17.2 mm | 21.8 mm (126.7% vs Pocket 6) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 16,543 mm² (165.4 cm²) | 15,097 mm² (91.3% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 284.5 cm³ | 949.5 cm³ (333.7% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 200 g | 408 g (204% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 5.5" | 1.5" (27.3% 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 (401 PPI) | 86 PPI sharper on Pocket 6 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.49" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1.23" (+62% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 5.5" (100% native, no bars) | +1.5" (+62% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.86" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.33" (+62% area) on ROG Ally |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 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 | 6,000 mAh | 805 mAh larger on Pocket 6 |
| 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 Retroid Pocket 6 measures 205.5 × 80.5 × 17.2 mm (footprint: 16,543 mm² / 165.4 cm²). Compared to the Retroid Pocket 6, the ASUS ROG Ally is 74.5 mm (36.3%) wider, 32.5 mm (40.4%) taller, 21.8 mm (126.7%) thicker, and 15,097 mm² (91.3%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 408g (204%) heavier (608g vs 200g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1.23" diagonal (62% more active display area) than the Retroid Pocket 6. 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 Retroid Pocket 6 has a 5.5" 16:9 AMOLED screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.49" 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 5.5" on the Retroid Pocket 6 (+1.5", or 62% 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 Retroid Pocket 6 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the Retroid Pocket 6 is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (284.5 cm³ vs 1234 cm³). The ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar form factor (280 mm wide × 39 mm thick, 608g), whereas the Retroid Pocket 6 uses a horizontal bar form factor (205.5 mm wide × 17.2 mm thick, 200g). Overall, the Retroid Pocket 6 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 17.2 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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