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AYANEO Pocket S2 vs. AYANEO 3

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket S2
Better screen
AYANEO 3
More portable
Pocket S2
Newer model
Pocket S2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket S2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO 3.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $960 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 38% smaller and 38% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 144 Hz OLED / IPS on AYANEO 3.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14; AYANEO 3 runs Windows 11.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for PSP, N64, PS1, GBA; AYANEO 3 is highlighted for PS3, PS2, GameCube, PSP.

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 3

Details
Price
$1,399
OS
Windows 11
Released
Apr 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.0 inch OLED / IPS
Weight
690 grams

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Specs

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SpecPocket S2AYANEO 3
Price$439$1,399
OSAndroid 14Windows 11
Screen6.3 inch7.0 inch
Resolution2560 x 14401920 x 1080
Refresh rate60 Hz144 Hz
PanelIPSOLED / IPS
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370
CPUQualcomm KryoAMD Zen 5
GPUQualcomm Adreno A33AMD Radeon 890M
RAM8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1 / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery8000 mAh / 10000 mAh (Pro)49 Wh
Weight428 grams690 grams
Dimensions228.8 mm x 91 mm x 15.9 mm289.8 mm x 115 mm x 22.4 - 34.8 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket S2AYANEO 3
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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3?
AYANEO Pocket S2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO 3. AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $960 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 38% smaller and 38% lighter. AYANEO Pocket S2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 144 Hz OLED / IPS on AYANEO 3. AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14; AYANEO 3 runs Windows 11. AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for PSP, N64, PS1, GBA; AYANEO 3 is highlighted for PS3, PS2, GameCube, PSP.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket S2 or the AYANEO 3?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the cheaper of the two at around $439, roughly $960 less than the AYANEO 3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket S2 or the AYANEO 3?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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