AYANEO Next 2 vs. AYANEO Slide

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Slide.
  • AYANEO Slide is about $1,750 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Slide is roughly 59% smaller and 54% lighter.
  • AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Slide.
  • AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AYANEO Slide 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 Slide

Details
Price
$899.00
OS
Windows 11
Released
Dec 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
6.0 inch IPS
Weight
650 grams

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO Next 2AYANEO Slide
Price$2,649.00$899.00
Screen9.06 inch6.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:1016:9
Resolution2400 x 15041920 x 1080
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 / 64 GB
StorageInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, Second internal M.2 2230 slot & MicroSDInternal 512 GB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery116 Wh46.2 Wh
Weight1426 grams650 grams
Dimensions341.69 mm x 146.24 mm x 26.15 mm226 mm x 90 mm x 28.5 - 37.5 mm
Video outNoYes
Stick typeTMRHall effect

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Next 2AYANEO Slide
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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide 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 Slide?
AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Slide. AYANEO Slide is about $1,750 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Slide is roughly 59% smaller and 54% lighter. AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Slide. AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AYANEO Slide is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Next 2 or the AYANEO Slide?
The AYANEO Slide is the cheaper of the two at around $899.00, roughly $1,750.00 less than the AYANEO Next 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Next 2 or the AYANEO Slide?
The AYANEO Next 2 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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