ASUS ROG Ally vs ModRetro Chromatic Comparison

Compare ASUS ROG Ally vs ModRetro Chromatic side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.

Basic Info

Release Date
2023 / 06
2024 / 03

System

Soc
AMD Ryzen Z1 / AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme
FPGA-based architecture
Cpu
AMD Zen 4
Cpu Cores
6 Cores / 8 Cores
Cpu Threads
12 Threads / 16 Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
3.3 GHz - 5.1 GHz
Architecture
x86-64
Gpu
AMD Radeon 780M
Gpu Clock Speed
2.7 GHz
Ram
16 GB LPDDR5 (6400 MT/s)

Display

Screen Size
7.0 inch
2.56 inches
Screen Type
IPS Touchscreen
IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1080
160 x 144
Ppi
314.7 PPI
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Lens
Sapphire crystal

Controls

D Pad
Disc Lower placement
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks with L3/R3 Left: Upper placement Right: Lower placement
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical Analog Triggers
Extra Buttons
M1/M2 buttons on back, Volume +-, Power/fingerprint, View, Menu, Command Center, Armoury Crate
Sensors

Hardware

Battery
40 Wh
3x AA batteries or custom lithium ion pack
Storage
Internal 512 GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD, External MicroSD
Cartridge-based
Charge Port
USB-C Top facing
USB-C
Dimensions
280 mm x 113 mm x 39 mm
5.2 x 3 x 1.2 inches
Weight
608 grams
6.2 oz
Shell Material
Plastic
Magnesium alloy (thixomolded)

Connectivity

Connectivity
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth
Backwards compatible link cable port, IR link, USB-C video out to PC
Video Output
USB-C video out Top facing
Audio Output
3.5mm Headphone Top facing
3.5mm headphone jack
Speaker
Dual Stereo Front facing
Custom ultra-loud speaker module

Features

Rumble
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button

Gaming

Emulation Limit
-
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