Device comparison

AYANEO Pocket S2 vs. One Netbook OneXFly Apex

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket S2
Better screen
OneXFly Apex
More portable
Pocket S2
Newer model
OneXFly Apex

Main differences

  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S2.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $1,710 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 42% smaller and 60% lighter.
  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket S2.
  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex runs Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite); AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14.
  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, GameCube; AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for PSP, N64, PS1, GBA.

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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One Netbook

OneXFly Apex

Details
Price
$2,149
OS
Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite)
Released
Feb 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.0 inch IPS
Weight
1079 grams

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Specs

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SpecPocket S2OneXFly Apex
Price$439$2,149
OSAndroid 14Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite)
Screen6.3 inch8.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Resolution2560 x 14401920 x 1200
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon G3 Gen 3AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
CPUQualcomm KryoAMD Zen 5
GPUQualcomm Adreno A33AMD Radeon 8060S
RAM8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X48 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 3.1 / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External Mini SSD & MicroSD
Battery8000 mAh / 10000 mAh (Pro)85 Wh
Weight428 grams1079 grams
Dimensions228.8 mm x 91 mm x 15.9 mm290.15 mm x 123.5 mm x 22.5 - 40 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPocket S2OneXFly Apex
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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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
  • OneXFly Apex 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 One Netbook OneXFly Apex?
One Netbook OneXFly Apex has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket S2. AYANEO Pocket S2 is about $1,710 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S2 is roughly 42% smaller and 60% lighter. One Netbook OneXFly Apex has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket S2. One Netbook OneXFly Apex runs Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite); AYANEO Pocket S2 runs Android 14. One Netbook OneXFly Apex is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, GameCube; AYANEO Pocket S2 is highlighted for PSP, N64, PS1, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pocket S2 or the One Netbook OneXFly Apex?
The AYANEO Pocket S2 is the cheaper of the two at around $439, roughly $1,710 less than the One Netbook OneXFly Apex based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pocket S2 or the One Netbook OneXFly Apex?
The One Netbook OneXFly Apex is the newer model, released in 2026.

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