The main difference between the Odin 2 and the Retroid Pocket 4 is power.
The Odin 2 plays everything up to Switch well, while the Retroid Pocket 4 tops out at Wii.
Other differences
- The Retroid Pocket 4 measures 184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm and weighs 261 g; the Odin 2 measures 225 x 98 x 17 mm and weighs 420 g.
- The Retroid Pocket 4 launched at about $149 and the Odin 2 at about $299.
- The Odin 2 has a 6.0 inch screen against 4.7 inches on the Retroid Pocket 4.
- The Odin 2 carries an 8,000 mAh battery, the Retroid Pocket 4 5,000 mAh.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Retroid Pocket 4The Retroid Pocket 4 (184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm, 261 g). The Odin 2 is 225 x 98 x 17 mm, 420 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Odin 2 or the Retroid Pocket 4?
Odin 2The Odin 2. It scores 87 out of 100 for PS2 against 76.
Which costs less?
Retroid Pocket 4The Retroid Pocket 4, at about $149 at launch against $299. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
Odin 2The Odin 2. GBA games fill 67% of the Odin 2's screen at 6x with even pixels, against 61% of the Retroid Pocket 4's screen at 4x.
Which has the bigger battery?
Odin 2The Odin 2, at 8,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| Odin 2 | Retroid Pocket 4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $299 | $149 |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Jan 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Switch | Wii |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 900 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 4 GB |
| Screen | 6.0 inch IPS 16:9 | 4.7 inch IPS 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1334 x 750 |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Weight | 420 g | 261 g |
| Size | 225 x 98 x 17 mm | 184.8 x 82.6 x 15.8 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, stacked |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Odin 2Retroid Pocket 4
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
- Wii U
- PS3
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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