Compare Anbernic RG Cube (153×86.3×18 mm, 3.95" 1:1) vs AYN Odin 2 Mini (198×85.8×19.5 mm, 5" 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 Mini
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 Mini uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG Cube is 45 mm (22.7%) narrower than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In height, the Anbernic RG Cube is 0.5 mm (0.6%) taller than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG Cube is 1.5 mm (7.7%) slimmer than the AYN Odin 2 Mini (18 mm vs 19.5 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG Cube occupies 13,204 mm² (132 cm²), compared to 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) for the AYN Odin 2 Mini—a footprint difference of 3,784 mm² (22.3%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG Cube weighs 256g versus 320g for the AYN Odin 2 Mini, representing a 64g (20%) 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 Mini's 5" (16:9) panel yields a 4.09" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the AYN Odin 2 Mini a 0.6" larger active 4:3 diagonal (36.9% 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 5" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 2 Mini, making the AYN Odin 2 Mini larger by 1.8" (+143.4% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG Cube | AYN Odin 2 Mini | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm | 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm | Anbernic RG Cube is 28.3% smaller by volume |
| Width | 153 mm | 198 mm | 45 mm (22.7% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Height | 86.3 mm | 85.8 mm | 0.5 mm (0.6% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 18 mm | 19.5 mm | 1.5 mm (7.7% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 13,204 mm² (132 cm²) | 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) | 3,784 mm² (22.3% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 237.7 cm³ | 331.3 cm³ | 93.6 cm³ (28.3% diff) |
| Weight | 256 g | 320 g | 64 g (20% diff) |
| Form Factor | 1:1 Square | Horizontal Bar | 1:1 Square vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.95" | 5" | 1.05" (26.6% larger on Odin 2 Mini) |
| 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 (441 PPI) | 183 PPI sharper on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.49" (75% area, letterbox) | 4.09" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.6" (+36.9% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.2" (56% area, letterbox) | 5" (100% native, no bars) | +1.8" (+143.4% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.36" (67% area, letterbox) | 4.42" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.06" (+73.3% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Source) | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB LPDDR4X vs 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 200 mAh larger on RG Cube |
| 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 Mini measures 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm (footprint: 16,988 mm² / 169.9 cm²). Compared to the AYN Odin 2 Mini, the Anbernic RG Cube is 45 mm (22.7%) narrower, 0.5 mm (0.6%) taller, 1.5 mm (7.7%) slimmer, and 3,784 mm² (22.3%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG Cube is 64g (20%) lighter (256g vs 320g).
The AYN Odin 2 Mini delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.6" diagonal (36.9% 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 Mini has a 5" 16:9 IPS screen (1920x1080) that yields a 4.09" 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 Mini provides a larger viewable image at 5" effective diagonal compared to 3.2" on the Anbernic RG Cube (+1.8", or 143.4% 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 Mini 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 Mini, with a smaller overall chassis volume (237.7 cm³ vs 331.3 cm³). The Anbernic RG Cube uses a 1:1 square form factor (153 mm wide × 18 mm thick, 256g), whereas the AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar form factor (198 mm wide × 19.5 mm thick, 320g). Overall, the Anbernic RG Cube is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 18 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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