Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) vs TrimUI Brick (73.2×109.9×11.8 mm, 3.2" 4:3) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
Silhouettes and screens to true relative scale (mm). Inner rectangle represents the physical screen.
ASUS ROG Ally
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
TrimUI Brick
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 1024x768.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The ASUS ROG Ally has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280 × 113 × 39 mm, while the TrimUI Brick uses a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 206.8 mm (282.5%) wider than the TrimUI Brick. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 3.1 mm (2.8%) taller than the TrimUI Brick. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 27.2 mm (230.5%) thicker than the TrimUI Brick (39 mm vs 11.8 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 8,045 mm² (80.5 cm²) for the TrimUI Brick—a footprint difference of 23,595 mm² (293.3%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 159g for the TrimUI Brick, representing a 449g (282.4%) weight difference (TrimUI Brick 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 TrimUI Brick's 3.2" (4:3) panel yields a 3.2" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 2.52" larger active 4:3 diagonal (219.5% 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 2.94" (75% screen usage) on the TrimUI Brick, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 4.06" (+468% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | TrimUI Brick | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm | TrimUI Brick is 92.3% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 73.2 mm | 206.8 mm (282.5% vs Brick) |
| Height | 113 mm | 109.9 mm | 3.1 mm (2.8% vs Brick) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 11.8 mm | 27.2 mm (230.5% vs Brick) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 8,045 mm² (80.5 cm²) | 23,595 mm² (293.3% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 94.9 cm³ | 1139.1 cm³ (1200.3% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 159 g | 449 g (282.4% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Horizontal Bar vs Vertical (Game Boy style) |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 3.2" | 3.8" (118.7% 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) | 1024x768 (400 PPI) | 85 PPI sharper on Brick |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 3.2" (100% native, no bars) | +2.52" (+219.5% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 2.94" (75% area, letterbox) | +4.06" (+468% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 3.08" (89% area, letterbox) | +3.11" (+304.3% area) on ROG Ally |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Allwinner A133 Plus | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 1 GB LPDDR3 | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) vs 1 GB LPDDR3 |
| Battery Capacity | 5,195 mAh | 3,000 mAh | 2,195 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 TrimUI Brick measures 73.2 × 109.9 × 11.8 mm (footprint: 8,045 mm² / 80.5 cm²). Compared to the TrimUI Brick, the ASUS ROG Ally is 206.8 mm (282.5%) wider, 3.1 mm (2.8%) taller, 27.2 mm (230.5%) thicker, and 23,595 mm² (293.3%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 449g (282.4%) heavier (608g vs 159g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 2.52" diagonal (219.5% more active display area) than the TrimUI Brick. 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 TrimUI Brick has a 3.2" 4:3 IPS screen (1024x768) that yields a 3.2" 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 2.94" on the TrimUI Brick (+4.06", or 468% 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 TrimUI Brick operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
No, the TrimUI Brick is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (94.9 cm³ vs 1234 cm³). The ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar form factor (280 mm wide × 39 mm thick, 608g), whereas the TrimUI Brick uses a vertical (game boy style) form factor (73.2 mm wide × 11.8 mm thick, 159g). Overall, the TrimUI Brick is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 11.8 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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