Compare AYN Odin 2 (225×98×17 mm, 6" 16:9) 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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AYN Odin 2
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
AYN Odin 2 Mini
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The AYN Odin 2 has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 225 × 98 × 17 mm, while the AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm. In width, the AYN Odin 2 is 27 mm (13.6%) wider than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In height, the AYN Odin 2 is 12.2 mm (14.2%) taller than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 2 is 2.5 mm (12.8%) slimmer than the AYN Odin 2 Mini (17 mm vs 19.5 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 2 occupies 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²), compared to 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) for the AYN Odin 2 Mini—a footprint difference of 5,062 mm² (29.8%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 2 weighs 420g versus 320g for the AYN Odin 2 Mini, representing a 100g (31.3%) weight difference (AYN Odin 2 Mini 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'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)), 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 a 0.81" larger active 4:3 diagonal (44% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the AYN Odin 2 delivers a 6" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 5" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 2 Mini, making the AYN Odin 2 larger by 1" (+44% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | AYN Odin 2 | AYN Odin 2 Mini | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 225 × 98 × 17 mm | 198 × 85.8 × 19.5 mm | AYN Odin 2 Mini is 11.6% smaller by volume |
| Width | 225 mm | 198 mm | 27 mm (13.6% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Height | 98 mm | 85.8 mm | 12.2 mm (14.2% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 17 mm | 19.5 mm | 2.5 mm (12.8% vs Odin 2 Mini) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) | 16,988 mm² (169.9 cm²) | 5,062 mm² (29.8% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 374.9 cm³ | 331.3 cm³ | 43.6 cm³ (13.2% diff) |
| Weight | 420 g | 320 g | 100 g (31.3% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 6" | 5" | 1" (20% larger on Odin 2) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 1920x1080 (441 PPI) | 74 PPI sharper on Odin 2 Mini |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.09" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.81" (+44% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | 5" (100% native, no bars) | +1" (+44% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.42" (84% area, pillarbox) | +0.88" (+44% area) on Odin 2 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Source) | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh larger on Odin 2 |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 | Both run Android 13 |
The AYN Odin 2 measures 225 × 98 × 17 mm (footprint: 22,050 mm² / 220.5 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 AYN Odin 2 is 27 mm (13.6%) wider, 12.2 mm (14.2%) taller, 2.5 mm (12.8%) slimmer, and 5,062 mm² (29.8%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 2 is 100g (31.3%) heavier (420g vs 320g).
The AYN Odin 2 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.81" diagonal (44% more active display area) than the AYN Odin 2 Mini. Specifically, 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)). 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 provides a larger viewable image at 6" effective diagonal compared to 5" on the AYN Odin 2 Mini (+1", or 44% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the AYN Odin 2 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the AYN Odin 2 Mini operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 2, with a smaller overall chassis volume (331.3 cm³ vs 374.9 cm³). The AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar form factor (225 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 420g), whereas the AYN Odin 2 Mini uses a horizontal bar form factor (198 mm wide × 19.5 mm thick, 320g). Overall, the AYN Odin 2 Mini is easier to carry in a pocket due to its smaller physical footprint.
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