Compare Anbernic RG35XX Plus (81×117×22 mm, 3.5" 4:3) 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 RG35XX Plus
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
AYN Odin 2
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG35XX Plus has a vertical (game boy style) chassis measuring 81 × 117 × 22 mm, while the AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 225 × 98 × 17 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus is 144 mm (64%) narrower than the AYN Odin 2. In height, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus is 19 mm (19.4%) taller than the AYN Odin 2. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG35XX Plus is 5 mm (29.4%) thicker than the AYN Odin 2 (22 mm vs 17 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG35XX Plus occupies 9,477 mm² (94.8 cm²), compared to 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) for the AYN Odin 2—a footprint difference of 12,573 mm² (57%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus weighs 186g versus 420g for the AYN Odin 2, representing a 234g (55.7%) weight difference (Anbernic RG35XX Plus is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG35XX Plus's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)), 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 1.4" larger active 4:3 diagonal (96.2% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG35XX Plus delivers a 3.21" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 6" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 2, making the AYN Odin 2 larger by 2.79" (+248.8% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG35XX Plus | AYN Odin 2 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 81 × 117 × 22 mm | 225 × 98 × 17 mm | Anbernic RG35XX Plus is 44.4% smaller by volume |
| Width | 81 mm | 225 mm | 144 mm (64% vs Odin 2) |
| Height | 117 mm | 98 mm | 19 mm (19.4% vs Odin 2) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 22 mm | 17 mm | 5 mm (29.4% vs Odin 2) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 9,477 mm² (94.8 cm²) | 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) | 12,573 mm² (57% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 208.5 cm³ | 374.9 cm³ | 166.4 cm³ (44.4% diff) |
| Weight | 186 g | 420 g | 234 g (55.7% diff) |
| Form Factor | Vertical (Game Boy style) | Horizontal Bar | Vertical (Game Boy style) vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.5" | 6" | 2.5" (71.4% larger on Odin 2) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 | 4:3 vs 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 640x480 (229 PPI) | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 138 PPI sharper on Odin 2 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | +1.4" (+96.2% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | +2.79" (+248.8% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | +1.93" (+148.3% area) on Odin 2 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Allwinner H700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 1 GB LPDDR4 vs 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 8,000 mAh | 4,700 mAh larger on Odin 2 |
| Operating System | Linux | Android 13 | Linux vs Android 13 |
The Anbernic RG35XX Plus measures 81 × 117 × 22 mm (footprint: 9,477 mm² / 94.8 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 RG35XX Plus is 144 mm (64%) narrower, 19 mm (19.4%) taller, 5 mm (29.4%) thicker, and 12,573 mm² (57%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus is 234g (55.7%) lighter (186g vs 420g).
The AYN Odin 2 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 1.4" diagonal (96.2% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG35XX Plus. Specifically, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus has a 3.5" 4:3 IPS screen (640x480) that yields a 3.5" effective 4:3 diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). 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 3.21" on the Anbernic RG35XX Plus (+2.79", or 248.8% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3), while the AYN Odin 2 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 2, with a smaller overall chassis volume (208.5 cm³ vs 374.9 cm³). The Anbernic RG35XX Plus uses a vertical (game boy style) form factor (81 mm wide × 22 mm thick, 186g), whereas the AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar form factor (225 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 420g). Overall, the Anbernic RG35XX Plus is easier to carry in a pocket due to its smaller physical footprint.
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