Compare AYN Odin 2 (225×98×17 mm, 6" 16:9) vs AYN Odin 3 (224.8×87.5×16.6 mm, 6" 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 3
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 3 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm. In width, the AYN Odin 2 is 0.2 mm (0.1%) wider than the AYN Odin 3. In height, the AYN Odin 2 is 10.5 mm (12%) taller than the AYN Odin 3. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 2 is 0.4 mm (2.4%) thicker than the AYN Odin 3 (17 mm vs 16.6 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 2 occupies 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²), compared to 19,670 mm² (196.7 cm²) for the AYN Odin 3—a footprint difference of 2,380 mm² (12.1%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 2 weighs 420g versus 390g for the AYN Odin 3, representing a 30g (7.7%) weight difference (AYN Odin 3 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 3'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)). Both devices provide the exact same viewable 4:3 image size. For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the AYN Odin 2 delivers a 6" effective diagonal (100% screen usage) versus 6" (100% screen usage) on the AYN Odin 3.
| Specification | AYN Odin 2 | AYN Odin 3 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 225 × 98 × 17 mm | 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm | AYN Odin 3 is 12.9% smaller by volume |
| Width | 225 mm | 224.8 mm | 0.2 mm (0.1% vs Odin 3) |
| Height | 98 mm | 87.5 mm | 10.5 mm (12% vs Odin 3) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 17 mm | 16.6 mm | 0.4 mm (2.4% vs Odin 3) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) | 19,670 mm² (196.7 cm²) | 2,380 mm² (12.1% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 374.9 cm³ | 326.5 cm³ | 48.4 cm³ (14.8% diff) |
| Weight | 420 g | 390 g | 30 g (7.7% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 6" | 6" | Same diagonal |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 | Identical 16:9 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | IPS vs AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | Same pixel density (367 PPI) |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | Tied at 4.9" |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | Tied at 6" |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | Tied at 5.3" |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Dragonwing Q8 (Snapdragon 8 Elite) | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 8 / 12 / 16 / 24 GB LPDDR5X |
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh | Same battery capacity |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 15 | Android 13 vs Android 15 |
The AYN Odin 2 measures 225 × 98 × 17 mm (footprint: 22,050 mm² / 220.5 cm²), whereas the AYN Odin 3 measures 224.8 × 87.5 × 16.6 mm (footprint: 19,670 mm² / 196.7 cm²). Compared to the AYN Odin 3, the AYN Odin 2 is 0.2 mm (0.1%) wider, 10.5 mm (12%) taller, 0.4 mm (2.4%) thicker, and 2,380 mm² (12.1%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 2 is 30g (7.7%) heavier (420g vs 390g).
Both the AYN Odin 2 and AYN Odin 3 produce the exact same 4.9" effective 4:3 viewable diagonal. 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 3 has a 6" 16:9 AMOLED 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, both devices provide an identical 6" effective diagonal image. On 16:9 content, the AYN Odin 2 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9), while the AYN Odin 3 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
No, the AYN Odin 3 is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 2, with a smaller overall chassis volume (326.5 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 3 uses a horizontal bar form factor (224.8 mm wide × 16.6 mm thick, 390g). Overall, the AYN Odin 3 is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 16.6 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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