Compare AYN Odin 2 Mini (198×85.8×19.5 mm, 5" 16:9) vs Powkiddy RGB30 (145×86.5×18 mm, 4" 1:1) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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AYN Odin 2 Mini
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Powkiddy RGB30
Panel 1:1 with native resolution 720x720.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The AYN Odin 2 Mini has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm, while the Powkiddy RGB30 uses a 1:1 square chassis measuring 145 × 86.5 × 18 mm. In width, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 53 mm (36.6%) wider than the Powkiddy RGB30. In height, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 0.7 mm (0.8%) shorter than the Powkiddy RGB30. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 1.5 mm (8.3%) thicker than the Powkiddy RGB30 (19.5 mm vs 18 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 2 Mini occupies 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²), compared to 12,543 mm² (125.4 cm²) for the Powkiddy RGB30—a footprint difference of 4,445 mm² (35.4%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 2 Mini weighs 320g versus 207g for the Powkiddy RGB30, representing a 113g (54.6%) weight difference (Powkiddy RGB30 is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), 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)), while the Powkiddy RGB30's 4" (1:1) panel yields a 3.54" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)). This gives the AYN Odin 2 Mini a 0.55" larger active 4:3 diagonal (33.5% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the AYN Odin 2 Mini delivers a 5" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 3.25" (56% screen usage) on the Powkiddy RGB30, making the AYN Odin 2 Mini larger by 1.75" (+137.4% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | AYN Odin 2 Mini | Powkiddy RGB30 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm | 145 × 86.5 × 18 mm | Powkiddy RGB30 is 31.8% smaller by volume |
| Width | 198 mm | 145 mm | 53 mm (36.6% vs RGB30) |
| Height | 85.8 mm | 86.5 mm | 0.7 mm (0.8% vs RGB30) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 19.5 mm | 18 mm | 1.5 mm (8.3% vs RGB30) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) | 12,543 mm² (125.4 cm²) | 4,445 mm² (35.4% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 331.3 cm³ | 225.8 cm³ | 105.5 cm³ (46.7% diff) |
| Weight | 320 g | 207 g | 113 g (54.6% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | 1:1 Square | Horizontal Bar vs 1:1 Square |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 5" | 4" | 1" (25% larger on Odin 2 Mini) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 1:1 | 16:9 vs 1:1 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (441 PPI) | 720x720 (255 PPI) | 186 PPI sharper on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.09" (75% area, pillarbox) | 3.54" (75% area, letterbox) | +0.55" (+33.5% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 5" (100% native, no bars) | 3.25" (56% area, letterbox) | +1.75" (+137.4% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 4.42" (84% area, pillarbox) | 3.4" (67% area, letterbox) | +1.02" (+69% area) on Odin 2 Mini |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Source) | RockChip RK3566 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X vs 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 4,100 mAh | 900 mAh larger on Odin 2 Mini |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Linux (JELOS) | Android 13 vs Linux (JELOS) |
The AYN Odin 2 Mini measures 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm (footprint: 16,988 mm² / 169.9 cm²), whereas the Powkiddy RGB30 measures 145 × 86.5 × 18 mm (footprint: 12,543 mm² / 125.4 cm²). Compared to the Powkiddy RGB30, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 53 mm (36.6%) wider, 0.7 mm (0.8%) shorter, 1.5 mm (8.3%) thicker, and 4,445 mm² (35.4%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is 113g (54.6%) heavier (320g vs 207g).
The AYN Odin 2 Mini delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.55" diagonal (33.5% more active display area) than the Powkiddy RGB30. Specifically, 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)). The Powkiddy RGB30 has a 4" 1:1 IPS screen (720x720) that yields a 3.54" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)).
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 3.25" on the Powkiddy RGB30 (+1.75", or 137.4% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the AYN Odin 2 Mini operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the Powkiddy RGB30 operates at 56% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1).
No, the Powkiddy RGB30 is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 2 Mini, with a smaller overall chassis volume (225.8 cm³ vs 331.3 cm³). The AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar form factor (198 mm wide × 19.5 mm thick, 320g), whereas the Powkiddy RGB30 uses a 1:1 square form factor (145 mm wide × 18 mm thick, 207g). Overall, the Powkiddy RGB30 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 18 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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