Compare Anbernic RG Cube (153×86.3×18 mm, 3.95" 1:1) vs AYN Odin 2 (225×98×17 mm, 6" 16:9) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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Anbernic RG Cube
Panel 1:1 with native resolution 720x720.
AYN Odin 2
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG Cube has a 1:1 square chassis measuring 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm, while the AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 225 × 98 × 17 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG Cube is 72 mm (32%) narrower than the AYN Odin 2. In height, the Anbernic RG Cube is 11.7 mm (11.9%) shorter than the AYN Odin 2. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG Cube is 1 mm (5.9%) thicker than the AYN Odin 2 (18 mm vs 17 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG Cube occupies 13,204 mm² (132 cm²), compared to 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) for the AYN Odin 2—a footprint difference of 8,846 mm² (40.1%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG Cube weighs 256g versus 420g for the AYN Odin 2, representing a 164g (39%) weight difference (Anbernic RG Cube is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG Cube's 3.95" (1:1) panel yields a 3.49" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)), 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 AYN Odin 2 a 1.41" larger active 4:3 diagonal (97.2% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG Cube delivers a 3.2" effective diagonal (56% screen usage) versus 6" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 2, making the AYN Odin 2 larger by 2.8" (+250.5% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG Cube | AYN Odin 2 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm | 225 × 98 × 17 mm | Anbernic RG Cube is 36.6% smaller by volume |
| Width | 153 mm | 225 mm | 72 mm (32% vs Odin 2) |
| Height | 86.3 mm | 98 mm | 11.7 mm (11.9% vs Odin 2) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 18 mm | 17 mm | 1 mm (5.9% vs Odin 2) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 13,204 mm² (132 cm²) | 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) | 8,846 mm² (40.1% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 237.7 cm³ | 374.9 cm³ | 137.2 cm³ (36.6% diff) |
| Weight | 256 g | 420 g | 164 g (39% diff) |
| Form Factor | 1:1 Square | Horizontal Bar | 1:1 Square vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.95" | 6" | 2.05" (51.9% larger on Odin 2) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 1:1 | 16:9 | 1:1 vs 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 720x720 (258 PPI) | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 109 PPI sharper on Odin 2 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.49" (75% area, letterbox) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1.41" (+97.2% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.2" (56% area, letterbox) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | +2.8" (+250.5% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.36" (67% area, letterbox) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.94" (+149.6% area) on Odin 2 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR4X vs 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 8,000 mAh | 2,800 mAh larger on Odin 2 |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 | Both run Android 13 |
The Anbernic RG Cube measures 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm (footprint: 13,204 mm² / 132 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 Anbernic RG Cube is 72 mm (32%) narrower, 11.7 mm (11.9%) shorter, 1 mm (5.9%) thicker, and 8,846 mm² (40.1%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG Cube is 164g (39%) lighter (256g vs 420g).
The AYN Odin 2 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1.41" diagonal (97.2% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG Cube. Specifically, the Anbernic RG Cube has a 3.95" 1:1 IPS screen (720x720) that yields a 3.49" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)). 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 AYN Odin 2 provides a larger viewable image at 6" effective diagonal compared to 3.2" on the Anbernic RG Cube (+2.8", or 250.5% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG Cube operates at 56% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1), while the AYN Odin 2 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Anbernic RG Cube is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 2, with a smaller overall chassis volume (237.7 cm³ vs 374.9 cm³). The Anbernic RG Cube uses a 1:1 square form factor (153 mm wide × 18 mm thick, 256g), whereas the AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar form factor (225 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 420g). Overall, the Anbernic RG Cube is easier to carry in a pocket due to its smaller physical footprint.
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