Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 vs. AYN Technologies Loki Zero

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Quick verdict

Best value
Loki Zero
More portable
Pocket Micro 2
Newer model
Pocket Micro 2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Loki Zero.
  • AYN Technologies Loki Zero is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is roughly 55% smaller.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 runs Android 13; AYN Technologies Loki Zero runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube; AYN Technologies Loki Zero is highlighted for GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP.

AYANEO

Pocket Micro 2

Details
Price
$274
OS
Android 13
Released
Jul 2026
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
248 grams

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AYN Technologies

Loki Zero

Details
Price
$249
OS
Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux
Released
Aug 2023
Up to
3DS
Screen
6.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecPocket Micro 2Loki Zero
Price$274$249
OSAndroid 13Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux
Screen3.5 inch6.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:216:9
Resolution960 x 6401920 x 1080
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 865AMD Athlon Silver 3050e
CPUCortex-A77 / Cortex-A55AMD Zen
GPUQualcomm Adreno 650AMD Radeon RX Vega 3
RAM6 GB / 8 GB LPDDR4X4 GB / 8 GB DDR4
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSDExternal MicroSD, Internal 64 GB eMMC, M.2 2230 NVMe SSD Slot
Battery3950 mAh40.5 Wh
Weight248 gramsUnknown
Dimensions162 mm x 67.8 mm x 18 mm248 mm x 98 mm x 20 - 23.7 mm
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket Micro 2Loki Zero
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 Micro 2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Loki Zero PS3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Pocket Micro 2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glEF4b-GzSw
  • Loki Zero Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Pocket Micro 2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Loki Zero Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Pocket Micro 2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket Micro 2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 and the AYN Technologies Loki Zero?
AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Loki Zero. AYN Technologies Loki Zero is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is roughly 55% smaller. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 runs Android 13; AYN Technologies Loki Zero runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux. AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube; AYN Technologies Loki Zero is highlighted for GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 or the AYN Technologies Loki Zero?
The AYN Technologies Loki Zero is the cheaper of the two at around $249, roughly $25 less than the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 or the AYN Technologies Loki Zero?
The AYANEO Pocket Micro 2 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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