AYN Technologies Loki Max vs. AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini

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Quick verdict

Best value
Odin 2 Mini
Better screen
Loki Max
More portable
Odin 2 Mini
Newer model
Odin 2 Mini

Main differences

  • AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Loki Max.
  • AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini is about $436 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini is roughly 30% smaller and 44% lighter.
  • AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini has a 60 Hz Mini LED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYN Technologies Loki Max.
  • AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini runs Android 13; AYN Technologies Loki Max runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux.
  • AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Wii, PSP; AYN Technologies Loki Max is highlighted for Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii.

AYN Technologies

Loki Max

Details
Price
$775.00
OS
Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux
Released
Jun 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
6.0 inch IPS
Weight
568 grams

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AYN Technologies

Odin 2 Mini

Details
Price
$339.00
OS
Android 13
Released
Jun 2024
Up to
Switch
Screen
5.0 inch Mini LED
Weight
320 grams

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Specs

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SpecLoki MaxOdin 2 Mini
Price$775.00$339.00
OSWindows 11 / SteamOS / LinuxAndroid 13
Screen6.0 inch5.0 inch
PanelIPSMini LED
ChipsetAMD Ryzen 7 6800UQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
CPUAMD Zen 3+Cortex-X3 / Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A710 / Cortex-A510
GPUAMD Radeon 680MQualcomm Adreno 740
RAM16 GB LPDDR58 GB / 12 GB
StorageExternal MicroSD, Internal 512 GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Battery46.2 Wh5000 mAh
Weight568 grams320 grams
Dimensions248 mm x 98 mm x 20 - 23.7 mm198 mm x 85.8 mm x 19.5 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemLoki MaxOdin 2 Mini
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • Loki Max DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Loki Max PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Loki Max Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Max Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odin 2 Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYN Technologies Loki Max and the AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini?
AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Loki Max. AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini is about $436 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini is roughly 30% smaller and 44% lighter. AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini has a 60 Hz Mini LED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYN Technologies Loki Max. AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini runs Android 13; AYN Technologies Loki Max runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux. AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Wii, PSP; AYN Technologies Loki Max is highlighted for Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii.
Which is cheaper, the AYN Technologies Loki Max or the AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini?
The AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $339.00, roughly $436.00 less than the AYN Technologies Loki Max based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYN Technologies Loki Max or the AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini?
The AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini is the newer model, released in 2024.

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