Device comparison

AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini vs. Retroid Pocket Nova

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Quick verdict

Best value
Retroid Pocket Nova
Better screen
Retroid Pocket Nova
More portable
Retroid Pocket Nova
Newer model
Odin 2 Mini

Main differences

  • AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is about $87 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 16% smaller and 20% lighter.
  • AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini has a 60 Hz Mini LED screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.

AYN Technologies

Odin 2 Mini

Details
Price
$339
OS
Android 13
Released
Jun 2024
Up to
Wii U
Screen
5.0 inch Mini LED
Weight
320 grams

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Retroid

Retroid Pocket Nova

Details
Price
$252
OS
Android 13
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
4.5 inch AMOLED
Weight
255 grams

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Specs

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SpecOdin 2 MiniRetroid Pocket Nova
Price$339$252
Screen5.0 inch4.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 960
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
PanelMini LEDAMOLED
RAM8 GB / 12 GB8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD
Weight320 grams255 grams
Dimensions198 mm x 85.8 mm x 19.5 mm169.9 mm x 84.1 mm x 15.6 - 26.3 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOdin 2 MiniRetroid Pocket Nova
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastExcellentExcellent
PSPExcellentExcellent
SaturnExcellentExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeExcellentExcellent
WiiExcellentExcellent
PS2ExcellentExcellent
Modern systems
3DSExcellentExcellent
SwitchPlayablePlayable
Wii UExcellentExcellent
PS3PlayablePlayable

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini and the Retroid Pocket Nova?
AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini has similar emulation coverage to Retroid Pocket Nova. Retroid Pocket Nova is about $87 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Retroid Pocket Nova is roughly 16% smaller and 20% lighter. AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini has a 60 Hz Mini LED screen, versus 120 Hz AMOLED on Retroid Pocket Nova.
Which is cheaper, the AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini or the Retroid Pocket Nova?
The Retroid Pocket Nova is the cheaper of the two at around $252, roughly $87 less than the AYN Technologies Odin 2 Mini based on catalog pricing.

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