Compare AYN Odin 2 (225×98×17 mm, 6" 16:9) vs Powkiddy X55 (212.5×94.5×19 mm, 5.5" 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.
Powkiddy X55
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1280x720.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The AYN Odin 2 has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 225 × 98 × 17 mm, while the Powkiddy X55 uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 212.5 × 94.5 × 19 mm. In width, the AYN Odin 2 is 12.5 mm (5.9%) wider than the Powkiddy X55. In height, the AYN Odin 2 is 3.5 mm (3.7%) taller than the Powkiddy X55. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 2 is 2 mm (10.5%) slimmer than the Powkiddy X55 (17 mm vs 19 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 2 occupies 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²), compared to 20,081 mm² (200.8 cm²) for the Powkiddy X55—a footprint difference of 1,969 mm² (9.8%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 2 weighs 420g versus 293g for the Powkiddy X55, representing a 127g (43.3%) weight difference (Powkiddy X55 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 Powkiddy X55's 5.5" (16:9) panel yields a 4.49" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with vertical pillarbox bars on the sides (native 16:9)). This gives the AYN Odin 2 a 0.41" larger active 4:3 diagonal (19% 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 5.5" (100% screen usage) on the Powkiddy X55, making the AYN Odin 2 larger by 0.5" (+19% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | AYN Odin 2 | Powkiddy X55 | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 225 × 98 × 17 mm | 212.5 × 94.5 × 19 mm | AYN Odin 2 is 1.7% smaller by volume |
| Width | 225 mm | 212.5 mm | 12.5 mm (5.9% vs X55) |
| Height | 98 mm | 94.5 mm | 3.5 mm (3.7% vs X55) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 17 mm | 19 mm | 2 mm (10.5% vs X55) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) | 20,081 mm² (200.8 cm²) | 1,969 mm² (9.8% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 374.9 cm³ | 381.5 cm³ | 6.6 cm³ (1.7% diff) |
| Weight | 420 g | 293 g | 127 g (43.3% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 6" | 5.5" | 0.5" (9.1% 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) | 1280x720 (267 PPI) | 100 PPI sharper on Odin 2 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.49" (75% area, pillarbox) | +0.41" (+19% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | 5.5" (100% native, no bars) | +0.5" (+19% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.86" (84% area, pillarbox) | +0.44" (+19% area) on Odin 2 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | RockChip RK3566 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 2 GB LPDDR4X | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X vs 2 GB LPDDR4X |
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh larger on Odin 2 |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Linux (JELOS) | Android 13 vs Linux (JELOS) |
The AYN Odin 2 measures 225 × 98 × 17 mm (footprint: 22,050 mm² / 220.5 cm²), whereas the Powkiddy X55 measures 212.5 × 94.5 × 19 mm (footprint: 20,081 mm² / 200.8 cm²). Compared to the Powkiddy X55, the AYN Odin 2 is 12.5 mm (5.9%) wider, 3.5 mm (3.7%) taller, 2 mm (10.5%) slimmer, and 1,969 mm² (9.8%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 2 is 127g (43.3%) heavier (420g vs 293g).
The AYN Odin 2 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.41" diagonal (19% more active display area) than the Powkiddy X55. 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 Powkiddy X55 has a 5.5" 16:9 IPS screen (1280x720) that yields a 4.49" 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 5.5" on the Powkiddy X55 (+0.5", or 19% 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 Powkiddy X55 operates at 100% full screen without black bars (native 16:9).
Yes, the AYN Odin 2 is more compact and pocketable than the Powkiddy X55, with a smaller overall chassis volume (374.9 cm³ vs 381.5 cm³). The AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar form factor (225 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 420g), whereas the Powkiddy X55 uses a horizontal bar form factor (212.5 mm wide × 19 mm thick, 293g). 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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