Which one fits you
Counted from the specs, today's prices and the review ratings below. Differences under a small threshold are left out.
Choose AYN Odin 2 Portal if…
- you want a bigger screen (7″ vs 5.5″).
- you want a bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
- you want more memory (up to 16 GB RAM vs 12 GB).
- you want more built-in storage (up to 1024 GB vs 128 GB).
Choose Retroid Pocket 5 if…
- you want to spend $80 less (from $179 vs $259).
- weight matters: it is 150 g lighter (280 g vs 430 g).
- you play GameCube: rated higher in the reviews we cite.
Scorecard
Each leads on 3 of 6
| Criterion | AYN Odin 2 Portal | Retroid Pocket 5 | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest price todayLower is better | $259 | $179 | Retroid Pocket 5 |
| Screen sizeHigher is better | 7" | 5.5" | AYN Odin 2 Portal |
| WeightLower is better | 430 g | 280 g | Retroid Pocket 5 |
| BatteryHigher is better | 8,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | AYN Odin 2 Portal |
| Max RAMHigher is better | 16 GB | 12 GB | AYN Odin 2 Portal |
| Emulation coverageSystems rated full speed or most games | 8 systems | 10 systems | Retroid Pocket 5 |
What each one runs
Ratings come from reviews of each device. A system tested on only one of them is shown as not tested on the other.
| System | AYN Odin 2 Portal | Retroid Pocket 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Rated differently | ||
| GC | Most games | Full speed |
| Rated the same | ||
| N64 | Full speed | Full speed |
| PSP | Full speed | Full speed |
| DC | Full speed | Full speed |
| SAT | Full speed | Full speed |
| PS2 | Most games | Most games |
| Wii | Most games | Most games |
| Vita | Most games | Most games |
| NSW | Some games | Some games |
Tested on only one of them (2)
| System | AYN Odin 2 Portal | Retroid Pocket 5 |
|---|---|---|
| PS1 | Not tested yet | Full speed |
| 3DS | Not tested yet | Most games |
Sources for every rating are on each device's page.
Specs side by side
| Spec | AYN Odin 2 Portal | Retroid Pocket 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available | Available |
| Released | Jan 2025 | Sep 2024 |
| Launch price | $259 | $179 |
| Form factor | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Screen | 7", OLED, 1920×1080, 16:9, 315 ppi, touch, 120 Hz (better) | 5.5", AMOLED, 1920×1080, 16:9, 401 ppi, touch |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 |
| Memory | 8–16 GB (better) | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128–1024 GB (better) | 128 GB |
| microSD | Yes | Yes |
| Operating system | Android | Android, Android 13 |
| Battery | 8,000 mAh (better) | 5,000 mAh |
| Weight | 430 g | 280 g (better) |
| Sticks | Two, Hall effect | Two, Hall effect |
| Triggers | Analog | Analog |
| D-pad | Cross | Cross |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | USB-C DisplayPort | USB-C DisplayPort |
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