Compare ASUS ROG Ally X (280.2×114×36.9 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 X
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
TrimUI Smart
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 320x240.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The ASUS ROG Ally X has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 280.2 × 114 × 36.9 mm, while the TrimUI Smart uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 110 × 58 × 15 mm. In width, the ASUS ROG Ally X is 170.2 mm (154.7%) wider than the TrimUI Smart. In height, the ASUS ROG Ally X is 56 mm (96.6%) taller than the TrimUI Smart. In chassis thickness (depth), the ASUS ROG Ally X is 21.9 mm (146%) thicker than the TrimUI Smart (36.9 mm vs 15 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the ASUS ROG Ally X occupies 31,943 mm² (319.4 cm²), compared to 6,380 mm² (63.8 cm²) for the TrimUI Smart—a footprint difference of 25,563 mm² (400.7%). On the scale, the ASUS ROG Ally X weighs 678g versus 100g for the TrimUI Smart, representing a 578g (578%) 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 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 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 X 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 X delivers a 7" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 2.2" (75% screen usage) on the TrimUI Smart, making the ASUS ROG Ally X larger by 4.8" (+909.6% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Ally X | TrimUI Smart | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 280.2 × 114 × 36.9 mm | 110 × 58 × 15 mm | TrimUI Smart is 91.9% smaller by volume |
| Width | 280.2 mm | 110 mm | 170.2 mm (154.7% vs Smart) |
| Height | 114 mm | 58 mm | 56 mm (96.6% vs Smart) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 36.9 mm | 15 mm | 21.9 mm (146% vs Smart) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 31,943 mm² (319.4 cm²) | 6,380 mm² (63.8 cm²) | 25,563 mm² (400.7% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 1178.7 cm³ | 95.7 cm³ | 1083 cm³ (1131.7% diff) |
| Weight | 678 g | 100 g | 578 g (578% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 7" | 2.4" | 4.6" (191.7% larger on ROG Ally X) |
| 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 X |
| 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 X |
| 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 X |
| 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 X |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme | Allwinner S3 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) | 128 MB LPDDR3 | 24 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s) vs 128 MB LPDDR3 |
| Battery Capacity | 10,390 mAh | 1,200 mAh | 9,190 mAh larger on ROG Ally X |
| Operating System | Windows 11 | Tina Linux, RGH Tomato OS | Windows 11 vs Tina Linux, RGH Tomato OS |
The ASUS ROG Ally X measures 280.2 × 114 × 36.9 mm (footprint: 31,943 mm² / 319.4 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 X is 170.2 mm (154.7%) wider, 56 mm (96.6%) taller, 21.9 mm (146%) thicker, and 25,563 mm² (400.7%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the ASUS ROG Ally X is 578g (578%) heavier (678g vs 100g).
The ASUS ROG Ally X 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 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 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 X 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 X 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 X, with a smaller overall chassis volume (95.7 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 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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