The main difference between the Odin and the Thor is power.
The Thor scores 86 for PS2 against 85 on the Odin, and 78 against 30 for Switch.
Other differences
- The Odin is a horizontal, the Thor is a clamshell that folds shut.
- The Odin runs Windows, the Thor runs Android.
- The Thor has an AMOLED screen with true blacks; the Odin uses an IPS panel.
- The Odin runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845, the Thor on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
OdinThe Odin (224 x 95.2 x 15 - 23.7 mm, 368 g). The Thor is 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 or the Thor?
TieAbout the same: 85 and 86 out of 100.
Which costs less?
OdinThe Odin, at about $199 at launch against $290. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth play GBA (100 and 100 out of 100).
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 6,600 and 6,000 mAh.
Side by side
| Odin | Thor | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $199 | $290 |
| Released | Jan 2022 | Oct 2025 |
| Plays well up to | PS2 | PS2 |
| Shape | Horizontal | Clamshell |
| Software | Windows | Android |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 5.98 inch IPS 16:9 | Two screens: 6 inch and 3.92 inch AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080, 1240 x 1080 |
| Battery | 6,600 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Weight | 368 g | 380 g |
| Size | 224 x 95.2 x 15 - 23.7 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
- OdinThor
- 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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