AYN Technologies
Loki Max
- Price
- $775
- OS
- Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux
- Released
- Jun 2023
- Up to
- Switch
- Screen
- 6.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 568 grams
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Device comparison
AYN Technologies Loki Max vs. AYANEO Pocket S Mini
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Pocket S Mini
- Better screen
- Loki Max
- More portable
- Pocket S Mini
- Newer model
- Pocket S Mini
Main differences
- AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Loki Max.
- AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $376 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 46% smaller and 46% lighter.
- AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYN Technologies Loki Max.
- AYANEO Pocket S Mini runs Android 14; AYN Technologies Loki Max runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux.
- AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYN Technologies Loki Max is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Details
AYANEO
Pocket S Mini
- 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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| Spec | Loki Max | Pocket S Mini |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $775 | $399 |
| OS | Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux | Android 14 |
| Screen | 6.0 inch | 4.2 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 960 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | LCD |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 6800U | Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2 |
| CPU | AMD Zen 3+ | Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra |
| GPU | AMD Radeon 680M | Qualcomm Adreno A32 |
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5 | 8 / 12 / 16 GB |
| Storage | External MicroSD, Internal 512 GB M.2 2230 NVMe SSD | Internal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD |
| Battery | 46.2 Wh | 4700 mAh |
| Weight | 568 grams | 305 grams |
| Dimensions | 248 mm x 98 mm x 20 - 23.7 mm | 167.1 mm x 77.85 mm x 18.5 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | Yes |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Pocket S Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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
- Loki Max 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 AYN Technologies Loki Max and the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
- AYANEO Pocket S Mini has similar emulation coverage to AYN Technologies Loki Max. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is about $376 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is roughly 46% smaller and 46% lighter. AYANEO Pocket S Mini has a 60 Hz LCD screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYN Technologies Loki Max. AYANEO Pocket S Mini runs Android 14; AYN Technologies Loki Max runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux. AYANEO Pocket S Mini is highlighted for PS2, GameCube, Dreamcast, Saturn, N64, PS1; AYN Technologies Loki Max is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
- Which is cheaper, the AYN Technologies Loki Max or the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
- The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is the cheaper of the two at around $399, roughly $376 less than the AYN Technologies Loki Max based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the AYN Technologies Loki Max or the AYANEO Pocket S Mini?
- The AYANEO Pocket S Mini is the newer model, released in 2026.
