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AYN Thor PreOrders Lite vs Pro vs Max – Which Should You Pick

August 23, 2025
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AYN Thor Preorder Decision

After staring at AYN Thor preorder pages for hours—with a calculator in one hand and my credit card statement in the other—I finally made my decision. But getting there involved the kind of deep research that would make a PhD student proud.

Model Breakdown

The Thor comes in four models, spanning from 400 to 800, each targeting different gaming needs and budgets. Here’s a quick overview:

  • Lite: The Snapdragon 865 in the Lite handles DS/3DS perfectly but struggles with Wii U.
  • Base: The 8 Gen 2 in higher models changes everything.
  • Pro: The Pro model comes with 12GB RAM. Is it worth it over the Base’s 8GB?
  • Max: Does anyone actually need the Max’s 16GB and 1TB storage?

I already own an Odin2 Portal Max for heavy lifting, so this decision wasn’t about raw power; it was about finding the perfect dual-screen gaming companion without buyer’s remorse or surviving on instant noodles for three months.

Preorder Information

AYN Thor will officially open for preorders on August 25 at 9:30 PM CST (Monday) / August 26 at 9:30 AM Beijing Time.

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Chapters

  • 00:00 – Intro
  • 02:02 – First Look
  • 03:17 – AYN Thor Lite
  • 04:57 – AYN Thor Base
  • 05:39 – AYN Thor Pro
  • 06:54 – AYN Thor Max
  • 08:25 – Comparison to Other Devices
  • 10:11 – Why the Dual-Screen Design is Important
  • 10:35 – The Final Decision
  • 12:16 – Which Model is Right for You
  • 13:20 – Outro

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