Compare Anbernic RG405M (162×73.6×15.8 mm, 4" 4:3) 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 RG405M
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
AYN Odin 2 Mini
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG405M has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 162 × 73.6 × 15.8 mm, while the AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG405M is 36 mm (18.2%) narrower than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In height, the Anbernic RG405M is 12.2 mm (14.2%) shorter than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG405M is 3.7 mm (19%) slimmer than the AYN Odin 2 Mini (15.8 mm vs 19.5 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG405M occupies 11,923 mm² (119.2 cm²), compared to 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) for the AYN Odin 2 Mini—a footprint difference of 5,065 mm² (29.8%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG405M weighs 265g versus 320g for the AYN Odin 2 Mini, representing a 55g (17.2%) weight difference (Anbernic RG405M is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG405M's 4" (4:3) panel yields a 4" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)), 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 0.09" larger active 4:3 diagonal (4.3% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG405M delivers a 3.67" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 5" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 2 Mini, making the AYN Odin 2 Mini larger by 1.33" (+85.5% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG405M | AYN Odin 2 Mini | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 162 × 73.6 × 15.8 mm | 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm | Anbernic RG405M is 43.1% smaller by volume |
| Width | 162 mm | 198 mm | 36 mm (18.2% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Height | 73.6 mm | 85.8 mm | 12.2 mm (14.2% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 15.8 mm | 19.5 mm | 3.7 mm (19% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 11,923 mm² (119.2 cm²) | 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) | 5,065 mm² (29.8% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 188.4 cm³ | 331.3 cm³ | 142.9 cm³ (43.1% diff) |
| Weight | 265 g | 320 g | 55 g (17.2% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 4" | 5" | 1" (25% larger on Odin 2 Mini) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 16:9 | 4:3 vs 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 640x480 (200 PPI) | 1920x1080 (441 PPI) | 241 PPI sharper on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4" (100% native, no bars) | 4.09" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.09" (+4.3% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.67" (75% area, letterbox) | 5" (100% native, no bars) | +1.33" (+85.5% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.85" (89% area, letterbox) | 4.42" (84% area, pillarbox) | +0.57" (+32% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T618 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Source) | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB LPDDR4X (3732 MT/s) | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 4 GB LPDDR4X (3732 MT/s) vs 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 500 mAh larger on Odin 2 Mini |
| Operating System | Android 12, GarlicOS, GammaOS | Android 13 | Android 12, GarlicOS, GammaOS vs Android 13 |
The Anbernic RG405M measures 162 × 73.6 × 15.8 mm (footprint: 11,923 mm² / 119.2 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 RG405M is 36 mm (18.2%) narrower, 12.2 mm (14.2%) shorter, 3.7 mm (19%) slimmer, and 5,065 mm² (29.8%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG405M is 55g (17.2%) lighter (265g vs 320g).
The AYN Odin 2 Mini delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.09" diagonal (4.3% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG405M. Specifically, the Anbernic RG405M has a 4" 4:3 IPS screen (640x480) that yields a 4" effective 4:3 diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). 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 3.67" on the Anbernic RG405M (+1.33", or 85.5% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG405M operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3), while the AYN Odin 2 Mini operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the Anbernic RG405M is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 2 Mini, with a smaller overall chassis volume (188.4 cm³ vs 331.3 cm³). The Anbernic RG405M uses a horizontal bar form factor (162 mm wide × 15.8 mm thick, 265g), whereas the AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar form factor (198 mm wide × 19.5 mm thick, 320g). Overall, the Anbernic RG405M is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 15.8 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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