Compare ASUS ROG Ally X (280.2×114×36.9 mm, 7" 16:9) vs AYN Odin 2 (225×98×17 mm, 6" 16:9) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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ASUS ROG Ally X
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
AYN Odin 2
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The ASUS ROG Ally X has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280.2 × 114 × 36.9 mm, while the AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 225 × 98 × 17 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally X is 55.2 mm (24.5%) wider than the AYN Odin 2. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally X is 16 mm (16.3%) taller than the AYN Odin 2. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally X is 19.9 mm (117.1%) thicker than the AYN Odin 2 (36.9 mm vs 17 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally X occupies 31,943 mm² (319.4 cm²), compared to 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) for the AYN Odin 2—a footprint difference of 9,893 mm² (44.9%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally X weighs 678g versus 420g for the AYN Odin 2, representing a 258g (61.4%) weight difference (AYN Odin 2 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 X'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 AYN Odin 2's 6" (16:9) panel yields a 4.9" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the ASUS ROG Ally X a 0.82" larger active 4:3 diagonal (36.1% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a 7" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 6" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 2, making the ASUS ROG Ally X larger by 1" (+36.1% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally X | AYN Odin 2 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280.2 × 114 × 36.9 mm | 225 × 98 × 17 mm | AYN Odin 2 is 68.2% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280.2 mm | 225 mm | 55.2 mm (24.5% vs Odin 2) |
| Height | 114 mm | 98 mm | 16 mm (16.3% vs Odin 2) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 36.9 mm | 17 mm | 19.9 mm (117.1% vs Odin 2) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,943 mm² (319.4 cm²) | 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) | 9,893 mm² (44.9% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1178.7 cm³ | 374.9 cm³ | 803.8 cm³ (214.4% diff) |
| Weight | 678 g | 420 g | 258 g (61.4% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 6" | 1" (16.7% larger on ROG Ally X) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (315 PPI) | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 52 PPI sharper on Odin 2 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 5.72" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.82" (+36.1% area) on ROG Ally X |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 7" (100% native, no bars) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | +1" (+36.1% area) on ROG Ally X |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 6.19" (84% area, pillarbox) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | +0.89" (+36.1% area) on ROG Ally X |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) vs 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 10,390 mAh | 8,000 mAh | 2,390 mAh larger on ROG Ally X |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Android 13 | Windows 11 vs Android 13 |
The ASUS ROG Ally X measures 280.2 × 114 × 36.9 mm (footprint: 31,943 mm² / 319.4 cm²), whereas the AYN Odin 2 measures 225 × 98 × 17 mm (footprint: 22,050 mm² / 220.5 cm²). Compared to the AYN Odin 2, the ASUS ROG Ally X is 55.2 mm (24.5%) wider, 16 mm (16.3%) taller, 19.9 mm (117.1%) thicker, and 9,893 mm² (44.9%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally X is 258g (61.4%) heavier (678g vs 420g).
The ASUS ROG Ally X delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.82" diagonal (36.1% more active display area) than the AYN Odin 2. Specifically, the ASUS ROG Ally X 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 AYN Odin 2 has a 6" 16:9 IPS screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.9" 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 X provides a larger viewable image at 7" effective diagonal compared to 6" on the AYN Odin 2 (+1", or 36.1% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the ASUS ROG Ally X operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the AYN Odin 2 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the AYN Odin 2 is more compact and pocketable than the ASUS ROG Ally X, with a smaller overall chassis volume (374.9 cm³ vs 1178.7 cm³). The ASUS ROG Ally X uses a horizontal bar form factor (280.2 mm wide × 36.9 mm thick, 678g), whereas the AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar form factor (225 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 420g). Overall, the AYN Odin 2 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 17 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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