Size 6″
Key specifications
- Operating system
- Android 13
- SoC
- SD865 (Lite) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Base, Pro, Max)
- RAM
- 8 / 12 / 16 GB
- Size
- 6″
- Resolution
- Full HD
- Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- Weight
- Not disclosed
AYN ThorOverview
The AYN Thor runs Android 13. The Lite version is built around a Snapdragon 865 with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage. The Base, Pro and Max versions use a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2: Base with 8 GB / 128 GB, Pro with 12 GB / 256 GB, and Max with 16 GB and either 512 GB or 1 TB. Storage is UFS 3.1 on all versions.
The console has two screens: a 6-inch Full HD touch AMOLED display and a 3.92-inch touch AMOLED secondary display on the lower half. It has Hall-effect sticks and a 6000 mAh battery.
The Lite is offered in black; the other versions come in Black, White, Rainbow and Clear Purple. The official page presents the console as available for pre-order; the secondary display resolution, dimensions and connectivity are not filled in on this page.
AYN ThorOur test
We bought the Thor and tested the Pro version (12 GB of RAM) in the Clear Purple colour.
Build quality struck us as careful: pleasant plastics, soft edges, screws recessed into the shell. Its weight gives a feeling of solidity that we like. The 6-inch AMOLED main display at 120 Hz has deep blacks and strong colours; it is also a real asset for cloud gaming.
The second screen is what changed our usage the most. It works for DS, 3DS and Wii U games that use two screens, but also to follow a video or podcast while playing, check a stream’s chat, or run a second display under Shadow PC. We noticed one flaw: flickering on the bottom screen when the main screen runs at 120 Hz, which we expect to be fixed by an update.
Ergonomics are the main weakness. Without a grip the console tires the hand; we use it almost exclusively with the grip sold by AYN. The small joysticks suit most games but not competitive FPS titles, and the L2 and R2 triggers are a little short and have no ribbing.
Our estimate, without a lab test, is around 14 to 16 hours of cloud gaming. For emulation, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 version lets us play up to the Switch and Wii U, and the USB-C output let us play in 4K on an external display. Today it is a favourite of ours and one of the consoles we keep for daily use.
What we liked
- Two AMOLED screens: the touch secondary screen changes everyday use
- Careful build, pleasant plastics
- 120 Hz main screen, well suited to cloud gaming
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 version: comfortable emulation up to the Switch and Android games
- USB-C output tested up to 4K, headphone jack, on-screen button mapping
What convinced us less
- Uncomfortable without a grip: hand fatigue
- Small joysticks, not precise enough for demanding games
- Short L2 and R2 triggers without ribbing
- No extra buttons on the back
- Bottom screen flickers when the main screen runs at 120 Hz (fix expected)
AYN ThorFull specifications
System
| Operating system | Android 13 |
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Processor
| SoC | SD865 (Lite) / Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (Base, Pro, Max) |
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Memory and storage
| RAM | 8 / 12 / 16 GB |
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| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 |
Display
| Panel type | AMOLED |
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| Size | 6″ |
| Resolution | Full HD |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Number of screens | 2 |
| Secondary screen | 3.92″ AMOLED, tactile |
Battery
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh |
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Dimensions
| Weight | Not disclosed |
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Controls
| Stick technology | Hall |
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Other
| Colours | Black, White, Rainbow, Clear Purple |
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AYN ThorAvailable configurations
| Configuration | Colour | Price | Availability | See price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lite 8 Go / 128 Go | — | $259 | Pre-order | See price Lite 8 Go / 128 Go |
| Base 8 Go / 128 Go | — | $329 | Pre-order | See price Base 8 Go / 128 Go |
| Pro 12 Go / 256 Go | — | $409 | Pre-order | See price Pro 12 Go / 256 Go |
| Max 16 Go / 512 Go | — | $479 | Pre-order | See price Max 16 Go / 512 Go |
| Max 16 Go / 1 To | — | $579 | Pre-order | See price Max 16 Go / 1 To |
AYN ThorCreator videos
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