The main difference between the Odin 2 and the Thor is power.
The Odin 2 plays everything up to Switch well, while the Thor tops out at PS2.
Other differences
- The Odin 2 is a horizontal, the Thor is a clamshell that folds shut.
- The Thor has an AMOLED screen with true blacks; the Odin 2 uses an IPS panel.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: Odin 2 225 x 98 x 17 mm, 420 g, Thor 150 x 94 x 25.6 mm, 380 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Odin 2 or the Thor?
TieAbout the same: 87 and 86 out of 100.
Which costs less?
TieThey launched at about the same price: $299 and $290.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth play GBA (100 and 100 out of 100).
Which has the bigger battery?
Odin 2The Odin 2, at 8,000 mAh against 6,000 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.
Side by side
| Odin 2 | Thor | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $299 | $290 |
| Released | Oct 2023 | Oct 2025 |
| Plays well up to | Switch | PS2 |
| Shape | Horizontal | Clamshell |
| Software | Android | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 6.0 inch IPS 16:9 | Two screens: 6 inch and 3.92 inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080, 1240 x 1080 |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Weight | 420 g | 380 g |
| Size | 225 x 98 x 17 mm | 150 x 94 x 25.6 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, asymmetrical |
| 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 2Thor
- 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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