AYANEO Flip DS vs. AYANEO Next 2

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Quick verdict

Best value
AYANEO Flip DS
Better screen
AYANEO Next 2
More portable
AYANEO Flip DS
Newer model
AYANEO Next 2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Flip DS.
  • AYANEO Flip DS is about $1,540 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Flip DS is roughly 63% smaller and 54% lighter.
  • AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz IPS on AYANEO Flip DS.
  • AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AYANEO Flip DS is highlighted for Wii U, 3DS, GameCube, DS.

AYANEO

AYANEO Flip DS

Details
Price
$1,109.00
OS
Windows 11
Released
Apr 2024
Up to
Switch
Screen
Main: 7.0", Secondary: 3.5" IPS
Weight
650 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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SpecAYANEO Flip DSAYANEO Next 2
Price$1,109.00$2,649.00
ScreenMain: 7.0", Secondary: 3.5"9.06 inch
Aspect ratioMain: 16:9, Secondary: 3:216:10
ResolutionMain: 1920 x 1080, Secondary: 960 x 6402400 x 1504
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz
PanelIPSOLED Touchscreen
ChipsetAMD Ryzen 7 8840U, AMD Ryzen 7 7840UAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
CPUAMD Zen 4AMD Zen 5
GPUAMD Radeon 780MAMD Radeon 8060S
RAM16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 512 GB / 2 TB M.2 2230 SSD, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, Second internal M.2 2230 slot & MicroSD
Battery45 Wh116 Wh
Weight650 grams1426 grams
Dimensions180 mm x 102 mm x 29.8 - 37.5 mm341.69 mm x 146.24 mm x 26.15 mm
Stick typeHall effectTMR

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Flip DSAYANEO 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

  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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
  • AYANEO Flip DS 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 AYANEO Flip DS and the AYANEO Next 2?
AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Flip DS. AYANEO Flip DS is about $1,540 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Flip DS is roughly 63% smaller and 54% lighter. AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 120 Hz IPS on AYANEO Flip DS. AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AYANEO Flip DS is highlighted for Wii U, 3DS, GameCube, DS.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Flip DS or the AYANEO Next 2?
The AYANEO Flip DS is the cheaper of the two at around $1,109.00, roughly $1,540.00 less than the AYANEO Next 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Flip DS or the AYANEO Next 2?
The AYANEO Next 2 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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