Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket S2 vs. AYANEO 2S

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket S2
More portable
Pocket S2
Newer model
Pocket S2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket S2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO 2S.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $1,035 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 25% smaller and 36% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14; AYANEO 2S runs Windows 11.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for PSP, N64, PS1, GBA; AYANEO 2S is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.

AYANEO

Pocket S2

Details
Price
$439
OS
Android 14
Released
Jun 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
6.3 inch IPS
Weight
428 grams

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AYANEO

AYANEO 2S

Details
Price
$1,474
OS
Windows 11
Released
Jun 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
667 grams

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Specs

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SpecPocket S2AYANEO 2S
Price$439$1,474
OSAndroid 14Windows 11
Screen6.3 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Resolution2560 x 14401920 x 1200
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
CPUQualcomm KryoAMD Zen 4
GPUQualcomm Adreno A33AMD Radeon 780M
RAM8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1 / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 512 GB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery8000 mAh / 10000 mAh (Pro)50.25 Wh
Weight428 grams667 grams
Dimensions228.8 mm x 91 mm x 15.9 mm264.5 mm x 105.5 mm x 21.5 - 36.1 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket S2AYANEO 2S
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

  • Pocket S2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2S DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2S 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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 2S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2S N64: Nintendo 64: 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 2S NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2S PS1: Sony Playstation: 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 2S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2S PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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 2S PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2S Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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 2S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2S Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2S Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2S Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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 2S Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 2S Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2S GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 2S Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pocket S2 and the AYANEO 2S?
AYANEO Pocket S2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO 2S. AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $1,035 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 25% smaller and 36% lighter. AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14; AYANEO 2S runs Windows 11. AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for PSP, N64, PS1, GBA; AYANEO 2S is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket S2 or the AYANEO 2S?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the cheaper of the two at around $439, roughly $1,035 less than the AYANEO 2S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket S2 or the AYANEO 2S?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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