AYN Thor and Odin: New Pricing Announced for March 2024

Key Takeaways

1. AYN has moved the price increase for the Thor and Odin 3 from April to March 8, 2026, due to supplier cost hikes.
2. The increase is driven by rising DRAM and storage component prices, along with exchange rate fluctuations.
3. The Thor Lite will not see a price increase, while the Base model will increase by $10, and the Pro and Max versions by $30 and $40, respectively.
4. The Odin 3’s Base model will have a $10 increase, with Pro and Max models rising by $40 each.
5. Existing orders will be honored at the original price, and new pre-orders will start on March 1, 2026.

Just a few days after revealing plans to hike the price of its dual-screen handheld, Thor, in April, AYN has now changed its mind and will implement the increase in March instead. The new pricing details for both the Thor and the Odin 3 were also shared in this announcement.

Reason for the Price Change

AYN used its Discord channel to share the reason for this change of plans. The company revealed that the supplier of the DRAM and storage components for the Thor and Odin 3 has informed them that the price hike for these parts will take effect this February. Moreover, the issue with memory pricing is anticipated to last until the next year.

Furthermore, AYN mentioned that they face challenges with fluctuations in exchange rates and increased costs for materials. The mix of these issues has forced AYN to move the price increase date forward. Instead of the initially planned April 2026, the new prices for the AYN Thor and AYN Odin 3 will now be effective on March 8, 2026.

Pricing Details

Here are the launch prices, current prices, and the upcoming new prices that will be applied on March 8.

As noted, AYN is not increasing the price of the Thor Lite, which will stay at its launch price of $249. However, the Base model will see a $10 increase, and the Pro and Max versions will go up by $30 and $40, respectively.

In contrast, the Odin 3 is experiencing its very first price hike. The base model will see a $10 increase, while the Pro and Max models will both increase by $40. AYN also mentioned that the Ultra model, equipped with 24GB of RAM and 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage, is currently ”out of stock”. It’s unclear whether this means it won’t be produced anymore.

Pre-Order Information

All existing orders will be processed at the original price. If you haven’t placed your order yet, the next round of pre-orders will start tomorrow, March 1.

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