AOKZOE A1 vs. AYANEO Next 2

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Quick verdict

Best value
AOKZOE A1
Better screen
AYANEO Next 2
More portable
AOKZOE A1
Newer model
AYANEO Next 2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AOKZOE A1.
  • AOKZOE A1 is about $1,750 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AOKZOE A1 is roughly 29% smaller and 53% lighter.
  • AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AOKZOE A1.
  • AYANEO Next 2 runs Windows 11; AOKZOE A1 runs Windows 11 / SteamOS.
  • AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AOKZOE A1 is highlighted for Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii.

AOKZOE

AOKZOE A1

Details
Price
$899.00
OS
Windows 11 / SteamOS
Released
Sep 2022
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.0 inch IPS
Weight
669 grams

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AYANEO

AYANEO Next 2

Details
Price
$2,649.00
OS
Windows 11
Released
Jun 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
9.06 inch OLED Touchscreen
Weight
1426 grams

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Specs

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SpecAOKZOE A1AYANEO Next 2
Price$899.00$2,649.00
OSWindows 11 / SteamOSWindows 11
Screen8.0 inch9.06 inch
Resolution1920 x 12002400 x 1504
Refresh rate60 Hz165 Hz
PanelIPSOLED Touchscreen
ChipsetAMD Ryzen 7 6800UAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
CPUAMD Zen 3+AMD Zen 5
GPUAMD Radeon 680MAMD Radeon 8060S
RAM16 / 32 GB LPDDR5X32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, Second internal M.2 2230 slot & MicroSD
Battery48 Wh116 Wh
Weight669 grams1426 grams
Dimensions285 mm x 125 mm x 21 mm341.69 mm x 146.24 mm x 26.15 mm
Video outYesNo
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAOKZOE A1AYANEO Next 2
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • AOKZOE A1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AOKZOE A1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AOKZOE A1 and the AYANEO Next 2?
AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AOKZOE A1. AOKZOE A1 is about $1,750 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AOKZOE A1 is roughly 29% smaller and 53% lighter. AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AOKZOE A1. AYANEO Next 2 runs Windows 11; AOKZOE A1 runs Windows 11 / SteamOS. AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AOKZOE A1 is highlighted for Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii.
Which is cheaper, the AOKZOE A1 or the AYANEO Next 2?
The AOKZOE A1 is the cheaper of the two at around $899.00, roughly $1,750.00 less than the AYANEO Next 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AOKZOE A1 or the AYANEO Next 2?
The AYANEO Next 2 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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