RG 557
from $267
emulates up to 3DSAnbernic RG 557 vs AYN Odin 2 Portal: which one should you choose?
Both handhelds side by side: price, chip, screen, battery, weight, and what each can emulate, with sources and verification dates.
Odin 2 Portal
from $259
emulates up to 3DSIn short
- The AYN Odin 2 Portal is $8 cheaper (from $259 versus $267).
- Both emulate up to the same confirmed limit: 3DS.
- On the chip side, the AYN Odin 2 Portal (Snapdragon 8 Gen 2) ranks above the Anbernic RG 557 (Dimensity 8300) in our indicative ranking.
- The AYN Odin 2 Portal has the bigger battery (8000 mAh versus 5500 mAh).
Specs side by side
The better value is underlined when it can be measured. “—” means not confirmed under the cross-checking rule.
| Criterion | Anbernic RG 557 | AYN Odin 2 Portal |
|---|---|---|
| Price (best in-stock offer) | $267 | $259 |
| Emulates up to | 3DS | 3DS |
| Chip | Dimensity 8300 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Screen | 5.48" AMOLED | 7" |
| Resolution | 1920×1080 | 1920×1080 |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Weight | — | 430 g |
| Shape | horizontal | horizontal |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13 |
What each can emulate
Verdicts are only published when three independent sources agree. Where both have a verdict: the Anbernic RG 557 does better on 0 systems, the AYN Odin 2 Portal on 0, and they tie on 2. How it is verified.
| System | Anbernic RG 557 | AYN Odin 2 Portal |
|---|---|---|
| NES | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| SNES | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| NDS | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| PS1 | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| N64 | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| PSP | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| Dreamcast | not confirmed | ● perfect |
| GameCube | ● perfect | not confirmed |
| PS2 | ◐ playable | not confirmed |
| 3DS | ● perfect | ● perfect |
| Switch | ◔ limited | not confirmed |