Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket DMG vs. AYANEO 2

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Quick verdict

Best value
AYANEO Pocket DMG
Better screen
AYANEO Pocket DMG
More portable
AYANEO Pocket DMG
Newer model
AYANEO Pocket DMG

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket DMG has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO 2.
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG is about $809 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG is roughly 50% smaller and 57% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG has a 60 Hz OLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO 2.
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG runs Android 13; AYANEO 2 runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux).

AYANEO

AYANEO Pocket DMG

Details
Price
$340
OS
Android 13
Released
Nov 2024
Up to
Switch
Screen
3.92 inch OLED
Weight
278 grams

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AYANEO

AYANEO 2

Details
Price
$1,149
OS
Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux)
Released
Dec 2022
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.02 inch IPS
Weight
647 grams

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO Pocket DMGAYANEO 2
Price$340$1,149
OSAndroid 13Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux)
Screen3.92 inch7.02 inch
Aspect ratio31:2716:10
Resolution1240 x 10801920 x 1200
PanelOLEDIPS
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
CPUQualcomm Kryo Prime UltraAMD Zen 3+
GPUQualcomm Adreno A32AMD Radeon 680M
RAM8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5
StorageInternal 128 GB (UFS 3.1)Internal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery6000 mAh50.25 Wh
Weight278 grams647 grams
Dimensions91.5 mm x 151 mm x 15 - 22.3 mm264.5 mm x 105.5 mm x 21.5 - 36.1 mm
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO Pocket DMGAYANEO 2
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 Pocket DMG 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
  • AYANEO 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG 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
  • AYANEO 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket DMG Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket DMG and the AYANEO 2?
AYANEO Pocket DMG has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO 2. AYANEO Pocket DMG is about $809 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket DMG is roughly 50% smaller and 57% lighter. AYANEO Pocket DMG has a 60 Hz OLED screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO 2. AYANEO Pocket DMG runs Android 13; AYANEO 2 runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / AYANEO OS (Linux).
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket DMG or the AYANEO 2?
The AYANEO Pocket DMG is the cheaper of the two at around $340, roughly $809 less than the AYANEO 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket DMG or the AYANEO 2?
The AYANEO Pocket DMG is the newer model, released in 2024.

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