Device comparison

AYANEO Pro vs. AYANEO Pocket S Mini

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Quick verdict

Best value
Pocket S Mini
Better screen
AYANEO Pro
More portable
Pocket S Mini
Newer model
Pocket S Mini

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pro.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $916 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 52% smaller and 53% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pro.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini runs Android 14; AYANEO Pro runs Windows 10.
  • AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYANEO Pro is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.

AYANEO

AYANEO Pro

Details
Price
$1,315
OS
Windows 10
Released
Oct 2021
Up to
Switch
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
652 grams

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AYANEO

Pocket S Mini

Details
Price
$399
OS
Android 14
Released
Jan 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
4.2 inch LCD
Weight
305 grams

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO ProPocket S Mini
Price$1,315$399
OSWindows 10Android 14
Screen7.0 inch4.2 inch
Aspect ratio16:104:3
Resolution1280 x 8001280 x 960
PanelIPSLCD
ChipsetAMD Ryzen 7 4800 UQualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
CPUAMD Zen 2Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra
GPUAMD Radeon RX Vega 8Qualcomm Adreno A32
RAM16 GB LPDDR4X8 / 12 / 16 GB
StorageInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSDInternal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Battery3x 4100 mAh4700 mAh
Weight652 grams305 grams
Dimensions255 mm x 106 mm x 20 mm167.1 mm x 77.85 mm x 18.5 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemAYANEO ProPocket S Mini
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

  • AYANEO Pro DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • AYANEO Pro 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Pocket S Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
  • AYANEO Pro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pro Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket S Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Pro and the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pro. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $916 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 52% smaller and 53% lighter. AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pro. AYANEO Pocket S Mini runs Android 14; AYANEO Pro runs Windows 10. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYANEO Pro is highlighted for 3DS, PS2, Wii, GameCube.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Pro or the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $399, roughly $916 less than the AYANEO Pro based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Pro or the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is the newer model, released in 2026.

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