AYANEO Slide vs. AYANEO Next 2

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Quick verdict

Best value
AYANEO Slide
Better screen
AYANEO Next 2
More portable
AYANEO Slide
Newer model
AYANEO Next 2

Main differences

  • AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Slide.
  • AYANEO Slide is about $1,750 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Slide is roughly 59% smaller and 54% lighter.
  • AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Slide.
  • AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AYANEO Slide is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.

AYANEO

AYANEO Slide

Details
Price
$899.00
OS
Windows 11
Released
Dec 2023
Up to
Switch
Screen
6.0 inch IPS
Weight
650 grams

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AYANEO

AYANEO Next 2

Details
Price
$2,649.00
OS
Windows 11
Released
Jun 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
9.06 inch OLED Touchscreen
Weight
1426 grams

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Specs

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SpecAYANEO SlideAYANEO Next 2
Price$899.00$2,649.00
Screen6.0 inch9.06 inch
Aspect ratio16:916:10
Resolution1920 x 10802400 x 1504
Refresh rate60 Hz165 Hz
PanelIPSOLED Touchscreen
ChipsetAMD Ryzen 7 7840UAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
CPUAMD Zen 4AMD Zen 5
GPUAMD Radeon 780MAMD Radeon 8060S
RAM16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 512 GB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, Second internal M.2 2230 slot & MicroSD
Battery46.2 Wh116 Wh
Weight650 grams1426 grams
Dimensions226 mm x 90 mm x 28.5 - 37.5 mm341.69 mm x 146.24 mm x 26.15 mm
Video outYesNo
Stick typeHall effectTMR

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the AYANEO Slide and the AYANEO Next 2?
AYANEO Next 2 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Slide. AYANEO Slide is about $1,750 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Slide is roughly 59% smaller and 54% lighter. AYANEO Next 2 has a 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Slide. AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, PS2, GameCube; AYANEO Slide is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS.
Which is cheaper, the AYANEO Slide or the AYANEO Next 2?
The AYANEO Slide is the cheaper of the two at around $899.00, roughly $1,750.00 less than the AYANEO Next 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the AYANEO Slide or the AYANEO Next 2?
The AYANEO Next 2 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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