Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) vs TrimUI Smart (110×58×15 mm, 2.4" 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.
TrimUI Smart
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 320x240.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The ASUS ROG Ally has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280 × 113 × 39 mm, while the TrimUI Smart uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 110 × 58 × 15 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 170 mm (154.5%) wider than the TrimUI Smart. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 55 mm (94.8%) taller than the TrimUI Smart. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 24 mm (160%) thicker than the TrimUI Smart (39 mm vs 15 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 6,380 mm² (63.8 cm²) for the TrimUI Smart—a footprint difference of 25,260 mm² (395.9%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 100g for the TrimUI Smart, representing a 508g (508%) weight difference (TrimUI Smart 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 Smart's 2.4" (4:3) panel yields a 2.4" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 3.32" larger active 4:3 diagonal (467.9% 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 2.2" (75% screen usage) on the TrimUI Smart, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 4.8" (+909.6% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | TrimUI Smart | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 110 × 58 × 15 mm | TrimUI Smart is 92.2% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 110 mm | 170 mm (154.5% vs Smart) |
| Height | 113 mm | 58 mm | 55 mm (94.8% vs Smart) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 15 mm | 24 mm (160% vs Smart) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 6,380 mm² (63.8 cm²) | 25,260 mm² (395.9% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 95.7 cm³ | 1138.3 cm³ (1189.4% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 100 g | 508 g (508% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 2.4" | 4.6" (191.7% 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) | 320x240 (167 PPI) | 148 PPI sharper on ROG Ally |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 2.4" (100% native, no bars) | +3.32" (+467.9% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 2.2" (75% area, letterbox) | +4.8" (+909.6% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 2.31" (89% area, letterbox) | +3.88" (+618.7% area) on ROG Ally |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Allwinner S3 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) | 128 MB LPDDR3 | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) vs 128 MB LPDDR3 |
| Battery Capacity | 5,195 mAh | 1,200 mAh | 3,995 mAh larger on ROG Ally |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Tina Linux, RGH Tomato OS | Windows 11 vs Tina Linux, RGH Tomato OS |
The ASUS ROG Ally measures 280 × 113 × 39 mm (footprint: 31,640 mm² / 316.4 cm²), whereas the TrimUI Smart measures 110 × 58 × 15 mm (footprint: 6,380 mm² / 63.8 cm²). Compared to the TrimUI Smart, the ASUS ROG Ally is 170 mm (154.5%) wider, 55 mm (94.8%) taller, 24 mm (160%) thicker, and 25,260 mm² (395.9%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 508g (508%) heavier (608g vs 100g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 3.32" diagonal (467.9% more active display area) than the TrimUI Smart. 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 Smart has a 2.4" 4:3 IPS screen (320x240) that yields a 2.4" 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 2.2" on the TrimUI Smart (+4.8", or 909.6% 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 Smart operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
No, the TrimUI Smart is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (95.7 cm³ vs 1234 cm³). The ASUS ROG Ally uses a horizontal bar form factor (280 mm wide × 39 mm thick, 608g), whereas the TrimUI Smart uses a horizontal bar form factor (110 mm wide × 15 mm thick, 100g). Overall, the TrimUI Smart is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 15 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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