Compare Anbernic RG35XXSP (89×158×27.3 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 RG35XXSP
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
AYN Odin 2
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG35XXSP has a clamshell (foldable) chassis measuring 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm, while the AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 225 × 98 × 17 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 136 mm (60.4%) narrower than the AYN Odin 2. In height, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 60 mm (61.2%) taller than the AYN Odin 2. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 10.3 mm (60.6%) thicker than the AYN Odin 2 (27.3 mm vs 17 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG35XXSP occupies 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²), compared to 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) for the AYN Odin 2—a footprint difference of 7,988 mm² (36.2%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG35XXSP weighs 197g versus 420g for the AYN Odin 2, representing a 223g (53.1%) weight difference (Anbernic RG35XXSP is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG35XXSP'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 RG35XXSP 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 RG35XXSP | AYN Odin 2 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm | 225 × 98 × 17 mm | AYN Odin 2 is 2.3% smaller by volume |
| Width | 89 mm | 225 mm | 136 mm (60.4% vs Odin 2) |
| Height | 158 mm | 98 mm | 60 mm (61.2% vs Odin 2) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 27.3 mm | 17 mm | 10.3 mm (60.6% vs Odin 2) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²) | 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) | 7,988 mm² (36.2% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 383.9 cm³ | 374.9 cm³ | 9 cm³ (2.4% diff) |
| Weight | 197 g | 420 g | 223 g (53.1% diff) |
| Form Factor | Clamshell (Foldable) | Horizontal Bar | Clamshell (Foldable) 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 RG35XXSP measures 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm (footprint: 14,062 mm² / 140.6 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 RG35XXSP is 136 mm (60.4%) narrower, 60 mm (61.2%) taller, 10.3 mm (60.6%) thicker, and 7,988 mm² (36.2%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG35XXSP is 223g (53.1%) lighter (197g 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 RG35XXSP. Specifically, the Anbernic RG35XXSP 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 RG35XXSP (+2.79", or 248.8% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG35XXSP 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).
No, the AYN Odin 2 is more compact and pocketable than the Anbernic RG35XXSP, with a smaller overall chassis volume (374.9 cm³ vs 383.9 cm³). The Anbernic RG35XXSP uses a clamshell (foldable) form factor (89 mm wide × 27.3 mm thick, 197g), whereas the AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar form factor (225 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 420g). Overall, the AYN Odin 2 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 17 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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