Compare ASUS ROG Ally (280×113×39 mm, 7" 16:9) vs TrimUI Smart Pro (188×80×17 mm, 4.96" 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.
TrimUI Smart Pro
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1280x720.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The ASUS ROG Ally has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280 × 113 × 39 mm, while the TrimUI Smart Pro uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 188 × 80 × 17 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally is 92 mm (48.9%) wider than the TrimUI Smart Pro. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally is 33 mm (41.3%) taller than the TrimUI Smart Pro. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally is 22 mm (129.4%) thicker than the TrimUI Smart Pro (39 mm vs 17 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally occupies 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²), compared to 15,040 mm² (150.4 cm²) for the TrimUI Smart Pro—a footprint difference of 16,600 mm² (110.4%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally weighs 608g versus 231g for the TrimUI Smart Pro, representing a 377g (163.2%) weight difference (TrimUI Smart Pro 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 Pro's 4.96" (16:9) panel yields a 4.05" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally a 1.67" larger active 4:3 diagonal (99.2% 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 4.96" (100% screen usage) on the TrimUI Smart Pro, making the ASUS ROG Ally larger by 2.04" (+99.2% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally | TrimUI Smart Pro | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280 × 113 × 39 mm | 188 × 80 × 17 mm | TrimUI Smart Pro is 79.3% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280 mm | 188 mm | 92 mm (48.9% vs Smart Pro) |
| Height | 113 mm | 80 mm | 33 mm (41.3% vs Smart Pro) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 39 mm | 17 mm | 22 mm (129.4% vs Smart Pro) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,640 mm² (316.4 cm²) | 15,040 mm² (150.4 cm²) | 16,600 mm² (110.4% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1234 cm³ | 255.7 cm³ | 978.3 cm³ (382.6% diff) |
| Weight | 608 g | 231 g | 377 g (163.2% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 4.96" | 2.04" (41.1% larger on ROG Ally) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 1280x720 (296 PPI) | 19 PPI sharper on ROG Ally |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.05" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1.67" (+99.2% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 4.96" (100% native, no bars) | +2.04" (+99.2% area) on ROG Ally |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.38" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.81" (+99.2% 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 LPDDR4 | 16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s) vs 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Battery Capacity | 5,195 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 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 Smart Pro measures 188 × 80 × 17 mm (footprint: 15,040 mm² / 150.4 cm²). Compared to the TrimUI Smart Pro, the ASUS ROG Ally is 92 mm (48.9%) wider, 33 mm (41.3%) taller, 22 mm (129.4%) thicker, and 16,600 mm² (110.4%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally is 377g (163.2%) heavier (608g vs 231g).
The ASUS ROG Ally delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1.67" diagonal (99.2% more active display area) than the TrimUI Smart Pro. 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 Pro has a 4.96" 16:9 IPS screen (1280x720) that yields a 4.05" 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 4.96" on the TrimUI Smart Pro (+2.04", or 99.2% 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 Pro operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the TrimUI Smart Pro is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally, with a smaller overall chassis volume (255.7 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 Pro uses a horizontal bar form factor (188 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 231g). Overall, the TrimUI Smart Pro is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 17 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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