Compare AYN Odin 2 (225×98×17 mm, 6" 16:9) vs Retroid Pocket Nova (169.9×84.1×15.6 mm, 4.5" 4:3) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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AYN Odin 2
Panel 16:9 with native resolution 1920x1080.
Retroid Pocket Nova
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 1280x960.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The AYN Odin 2 has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 225 × 98 × 17 mm, while the Retroid Pocket Nova uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 169.9 × 84.1 × 15.6 mm. In width, the AYN Odin 2 is 55.1 mm (32.4%) wider than the Retroid Pocket Nova. In height, the AYN Odin 2 is 13.9 mm (16.5%) taller than the Retroid Pocket Nova. In chassis thickness (depth), the AYN Odin 2 is 1.4 mm (9%) thicker than the Retroid Pocket Nova (17 mm vs 15.6 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the AYN Odin 2 occupies 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²), compared to 14,289 mm² (142.9 cm²) for the Retroid Pocket Nova—a footprint difference of 7,761 mm² (54.3%). On the scale, the AYN Odin 2 weighs 420g versus 255g for the Retroid Pocket Nova, representing a 165g (64.7%) weight difference (Retroid Pocket Nova 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 Retroid Pocket Nova's 4.5" (4:3) panel yields a 4.5" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the AYN Odin 2 a 0.4" larger active 4:3 diagonal (18.7% 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 4.13" (75% screen usage) on the Retroid Pocket Nova, making the AYN Odin 2 larger by 1.87" (+111% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | AYN Odin 2 | Retroid Pocket Nova | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 225 × 98 × 17 mm | 169.9 × 84.1 × 15.6 mm | Retroid Pocket Nova is 40.5% smaller by volume |
| Width | 225 mm | 169.9 mm | 55.1 mm (32.4% vs Pocket Nova) |
| Height | 98 mm | 84.1 mm | 13.9 mm (16.5% vs Pocket Nova) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 17 mm | 15.6 mm | 1.4 mm (9% vs Pocket Nova) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 22,050 mm² (220.5 cm²) | 14,289 mm² (142.9 cm²) | 7,761 mm² (54.3% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 374.9 cm³ | 222.9 cm³ | 152 cm³ (68.2% diff) |
| Weight | 420 g | 255 g | 165 g (64.7% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Horizontal Bar | Both Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 6" | 4.5" | 1.5" (33.3% larger on Odin 2) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 | 16:9 vs 4:3 |
| Display Technology | IPS | AMOLED | IPS vs AMOLED |
| Native Resolution & Density | 1920x1080 (367 PPI) | 1280x960 (356 PPI) | 11 PPI sharper on Odin 2 |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 4.9" (75% area, pillarbox) | 4.5" (100% native, no bars) | +0.4" (+18.7% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 6" (100% native, no bars) | 4.13" (75% area, letterbox) | +1.87" (+111% area) on Odin 2 |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 5.3" (84% area, pillarbox) | 4.33" (89% area, letterbox) | +0.97" (+50.2% area) on Odin 2 |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (QCS8550) | 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 Retroid Pocket Nova measures 169.9 × 84.1 × 15.6 mm (footprint: 14,289 mm² / 142.9 cm²). Compared to the Retroid Pocket Nova, the AYN Odin 2 is 55.1 mm (32.4%) wider, 13.9 mm (16.5%) taller, 1.4 mm (9%) thicker, and 7,761 mm² (54.3%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the AYN Odin 2 is 165g (64.7%) heavier (420g vs 255g).
The AYN Odin 2 delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.4" diagonal (18.7% more active display area) than the Retroid Pocket Nova. 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 Retroid Pocket Nova has a 4.5" 4:3 AMOLED screen (1280x960) that yields a 4.5" effective 4:3 diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)).
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 4.13" on the Retroid Pocket Nova (+1.87", or 111% 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 Retroid Pocket Nova operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
No, the Retroid Pocket Nova is more compact and pocketable than the AYN Odin 2, with a smaller overall chassis volume (222.9 cm³ vs 374.9 cm³). The AYN Odin 2 uses a horizontal bar form factor (225 mm wide × 17 mm thick, 420g), whereas the Retroid Pocket Nova uses a horizontal bar form factor (169.9 mm wide × 15.6 mm thick, 255g). Overall, the Retroid Pocket Nova is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 15.6 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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