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AYANEO Pocket ACE vs. One Netbook OneXFly Apex

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket ACE
Better screen
OneXFly Apex
More portable
Pocket ACE
Newer model
OneXFly Apex

Main differences

  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket ACE.
  • AYANEO Pocket ACE is about $1,635 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket ACE is roughly 59% smaller and 71% lighter.
  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket ACE.
  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex runs Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite); AYANEO Pocket ACE runs Android 13.
  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, GameCube; AYANEO Pocket ACE is highlighted for N64, PS1, GBA, SNES.

AYANEO

Pocket ACE

Details
Price
$514
OS
Android 13
Released
Apr 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
4.5 inch IPS
Weight
310 grams

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1 collector

One Netbook

OneXFly Apex

Details
Price
$2,149
OS
Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite)
Released
Feb 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.0 inch IPS
Weight
1079 grams

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Specs

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SpecPocket ACEOneXFly Apex
Price$514$2,149
OSAndroid 13Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite)
Screen4.5 inch8.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:216:10
Resolution1620 x 10801920 x 1200
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
CPUQualcomm Kryo Prime UltraAMD Zen 5
GPUQualcomm Adreno A32AMD Radeon 8060S
RAM8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X48 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB (UFS 3.1) / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External Mini SSD & MicroSD
Battery6000 mAh85 Wh
Weight310 grams1079 grams
Dimensions176 mm x 82.5 mm x 18.4 mm290.15 mm x 123.5 mm x 22.5 - 40 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket ACEOneXFly Apex
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

  • Pocket ACE DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • OneXFly Apex DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
  • OneXFly Apex PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • OneXFly Apex Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket ACE and the One Netbook OneXFly Apex?
One Netbook OneXFly Apex has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket ACE. AYANEO Pocket ACE is about $1,635 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket ACE is roughly 59% smaller and 71% lighter. One Netbook OneXFly Apex has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket ACE. One Netbook OneXFly Apex runs Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite); AYANEO Pocket ACE runs Android 13. One Netbook OneXFly Apex is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, GameCube; AYANEO Pocket ACE is highlighted for N64, PS1, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket ACE or the One Netbook OneXFly Apex?
The AYANEO Pocket ACE is the cheaper of the two at around $514, roughly $1,635 less than the One Netbook OneXFly Apex based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket ACE or the One Netbook OneXFly Apex?
The One Netbook OneXFly Apex is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the AYANEO Pocket ACE or the One Netbook OneXFly Apex?
The AYANEO Pocket ACE is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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