AYANEO Next 2 vs. AYANEO Next

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Next.
  • AYANEO Next is about $1,384 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Next is roughly 40% smaller and 47% lighter.
  • AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Next.
  • AYANEO Next 2 runs Windows 11; AYANEO Next runs Windows 10/11.
  • AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AYANEO Next is highlighted for Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii.

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 Next

Details
Price
$1,265.00
OS
Windows 10/11
Released
Apr 2022
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
750 grams

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO Next 2AYANEO Next
Price$2,649.00$1,265.00
OSWindows 11Windows 10/11
Screen9.06 inch7.0 inch
Resolution2400 x 15041280 x 800
Refresh rate165 Hz60 Hz
PanelOLED TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395AMD Ryzen 7 5800U
CPUAMD Zen 5AMD Zen 3
GPUAMD Radeon 8060SAMD Radeon RX Vega 8
RAM32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X16 - 32 GB LPDDR4x
StorageInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, Second internal M.2 2230 slot & MicroSDInternal 1 - 2 TB NVMe SSD
Battery116 Wh4100 mAh
Weight1426 grams750 grams
Dimensions341.69 mm x 146.24 mm x 26.15 mm267 mm x 112 mm x 30 mm
Video outNoYes
Stick typeTMRHall effect

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Next 2AYANEO Next
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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Next 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next?
AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Next. AYANEO Next is about $1,384 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Next is roughly 40% smaller and 47% lighter. AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Next. AYANEO Next 2 runs Windows 11; AYANEO Next runs Windows 10/11. AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AYANEO Next is highlighted for Wii U, 3DS, PS2, Wii.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Next 2 or the AYANEO Next?
The AYANEO Next is the cheaper of the two at around $1,265.00, roughly $1,384.00 less than the AYANEO Next 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Next 2 or the AYANEO Next?
The AYANEO Next 2 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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