AYANEO Next 2 vs. AYANEO Geek 1S

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Quick verdict

Best value
AYANEO Geek 1S
Better screen
AYANEO Next 2
More portable
AYANEO Geek 1S
Newer model
AYANEO Next 2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Geek 1S.
  • AYANEO Geek 1S is about $1,600 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Geek 1S is roughly 44% smaller and 53% lighter.
  • AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Geek 1S.
  • AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AYANEO Geek 1S is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.

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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AYANEO

AYANEO Geek 1S

Details
Price
$1,049.00
OS
Windows 11
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
672 grams

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO Next 2AYANEO Geek 1S
Price$2,649.00$1,049.00
Screen9.06 inch7.0 inch
Resolution2400 x 15041920 x 1200 / 1280 x 800
Refresh rate165 Hz60 Hz
PanelOLED TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
CPUAMD Zen 5AMD Zen 4
GPUAMD Radeon 8060SAMD Radeon 780M
RAM32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X16 GB / 32 GB
StorageInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, Second internal M.2 2230 slot & MicroSDInternal 512 GB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery116 Wh50.25 Wh
Weight1426 grams672 grams
Dimensions341.69 mm x 146.24 mm x 26.15 mm264.5 mm x 105.5 mm x 22.3 - 36.9 mm
Video outNoYes
Stick typeTMRHall effect

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Next 2AYANEO Geek 1S
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 Next 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Geek 1S DS: Nintendo DS: 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 Geek 1S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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 Geek 1S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: 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 Geek 1S N64: Nintendo 64: 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 Geek 1S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Geek 1S PS1: Sony Playstation: 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 Geek 1S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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 Geek 1S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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 Geek 1S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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 Geek 1S Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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 Geek 1S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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 Geek 1S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: 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 Geek 1S Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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 Geek 1S Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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 Geek 1S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 Geek 1S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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 Geek 1S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Geek 1S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Next 2 and the AYANEO Geek 1S?
AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Geek 1S. AYANEO Geek 1S is about $1,600 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Geek 1S is roughly 44% smaller and 53% lighter. AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Geek 1S. AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AYANEO Geek 1S is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Next 2 or the AYANEO Geek 1S?
The AYANEO Geek 1S is the cheaper of the two at around $1,049.00, roughly $1,600.00 less than the AYANEO Next 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Next 2 or the AYANEO Geek 1S?
The AYANEO Next 2 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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