AYANEO
AYANEO 2
- Price
- $1,149
- OS
- Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux)
- Released
- Dec 2022
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 7.02 inch IPS
- Weight
- 647 grams
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Device comparison
AYANEO 2 vs. AYANEO Pocket S2
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Pocket S2
- More portable
- Pocket S2
- Newer model
- Pocket S2
Main differences
- AYANEO Pocket S2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO 2.
- AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $550 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 25% smaller and 34% lighter.
- AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14; AYANEO 2 runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux).
Details
AYANEO
Pocket S2
- Price
- $599
- OS
- Android 14
- Released
- Jul 2025
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 6.3 inch IPS
- Weight
- 428 grams /
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Specs
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| Spec | AYANEO 2 | Pocket S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,149 | $599 |
| OS | Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux) | Android 14 |
| Screen | 7.02 inch | 6.3 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 6800U | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 |
| CPU | AMD Zen 3+ | Qualcomm Kryo |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 680M | Qualcomm Adreno A33 |
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5 | 8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | Internal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD | Internal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 50.25 Wh | 8000 mAh / 10000 mAh (Pro) |
| Weight | 647 grams | 428 grams / |
| Dimensions | 264.5 mm x 105.5 mm x 21.5 - 36.1 mm | 228.8 mm x 91 mm x 15.9 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
| System | AYANEO 2 | Pocket S2 |
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| Wii U | Good | |
| PS3 | Playable | |
Emulation source notes
- AYANEO 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- AYANEO 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- Pocket S2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- AYANEO 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the AYANEO 2 and the AYANEO Pocket S2?
- AYANEO Pocket S2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO 2. AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $550 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 25% smaller and 34% lighter. AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14; AYANEO 2 runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux).
- Which is cheaper, the AYANEO 2 or the AYANEO Pocket S2?
- The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the cheaper of the two at around $599, roughly $550 less than the AYANEO 2 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the AYANEO 2 or the AYANEO Pocket S2?
- The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the newer model, released in 2025.
