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AYANEO Next 2 vs. AYANEO Pocket S2

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket S2
Better screen
AYANEO Next 2
More portable
Pocket S2
Newer model
AYANEO Next 2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S2.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $2,050 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 58% smaller and 70% lighter.
  • AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket S2.
  • AYANEO Next 2 runs Windows 11; AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14.
  • AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS2, GameCube, Wii, N64, PS1; AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

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AYANEO Next 2

Details
Price
$2,649
OS
Windows 11
Released
Jun 2026
Up to
PS3
Screen
9.06 inch OLED Touchscreen
Weight
1426 grams

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AYANEO

Pocket S2

Details
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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SpecAYANEO Next 2Pocket S2
Price$2,649$599
OSWindows 11Android 14
Screen9.06 inch6.3 inch
Aspect ratio16:1016:9
Resolution2400 x 15042560 x 1440
Refresh rate165 Hz60 Hz
PanelOLED TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395Qualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3
CPUAMD Zen 5Qualcomm Kryo
GPUAMD Radeon 8060SQualcomm Adreno A33
RAM32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External 2230 SSD & MicroSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Battery116 Wh8000 mAh / 10000 mAh (Pro)
Weight1426 grams428 grams /
Dimensions341.69 mm x 146.24 mm x 26.15 mm228.8 mm x 91 mm x 15.9 mm
Video outNoYes
Hall effect sticksYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Next 2Pocket S2
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 UGood
PS3Playable

Emulation source notes

  • AYANEO Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 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
  • Pocket S2 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 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 Next 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 Next 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 Next 2 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
  • Pocket S2 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
  • Pocket S2 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
  • Pocket S2 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
  • Pocket S2 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
  • Pocket S2 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
  • Pocket S2 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 Pocket S2?
AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S2. AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $2,050 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 58% smaller and 70% lighter. AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket S2. AYANEO Next 2 runs Windows 11; AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14. AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS2, GameCube, Wii, N64, PS1; AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Next 2 or the AYANEO Pocket S2?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the cheaper of the two at around $599, roughly $2,050 less than the AYANEO Next 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Next 2 or the AYANEO Pocket S2?
The AYANEO Next 2 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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