Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket S2 vs. AYANEO Geek 1S

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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 Geek 1S.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $610 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 25% smaller and 36% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14; AYANEO Geek 1S runs Windows 11.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for PSP, N64, PS1, GBA; AYANEO Geek 1S is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.

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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 Geek 1S

Details
Price
$1,049
OS
Windows 11
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
672 grams

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Specs

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SpecPocket S2AYANEO Geek 1S
Price$439$1,049
OSAndroid 14Windows 11
Screen6.3 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Resolution2560 x 14401920 x 1200 / 1280 x 800
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
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1 / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 512 GB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Battery8000 mAh / 10000 mAh (Pro)50.25 Wh
Weight428 grams672 grams
Dimensions228.8 mm x 91 mm x 15.9 mm264.5 mm x 105.5 mm x 22.3 - 36.9 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket S2AYANEO Geek 1S
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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S 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 Geek 1S?
AYANEO Pocket S2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Geek 1S. AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $610 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 25% smaller and 36% lighter. AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14; AYANEO Geek 1S runs Windows 11. AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for PSP, N64, PS1, GBA; AYANEO Geek 1S is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket S2 or the AYANEO Geek 1S?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the cheaper of the two at around $439, roughly $610 less than the AYANEO Geek 1S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket S2 or the AYANEO Geek 1S?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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