Device comparison

Creoqode Lyra vs. AYN Technologies Loki Zero

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Quick verdict

Best value
Lyra
Better screen
Loki Zero
More portable
Lyra
Newer model
Loki Zero

Main differences

  • AYN Technologies Loki Zero has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Creoqode Lyra is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Creoqode Lyra is roughly 39% smaller.
  • AYN Technologies Loki Zero has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Creoqode Lyra.
  • AYN Technologies Loki Zero runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux; Creoqode Lyra runs Linux (RetroPie).

Creoqode

Lyra

Details
Price
$222
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Dec 2019
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch TFT
Weight
?

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AYN Technologies

Loki Zero

Details
Price
$249
OS
Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux
Released
Aug 2023
Up to
3DS
Screen
6.0 inch IPS
Weight
?

No reviews yet

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Specs

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SpecLyraLoki Zero
Price$222$249
OSLinux (RetroPie)Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux
Screen5.0 inch6.0 inch
Resolution800 x 4801920 x 1080
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837B0AMD Athlon Silver 3050e
CPUCortex-A53AMD Zen
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVAMD Radeon RX Vega 3
RAM1 GB DDR24 GB / 8 GB DDR4
StorageExternal MicroSDExternal MicroSD, Internal 64 GB eMMC, M.2 2230 NVMe SSD Slot
Battery3000 mAh40.5 Wh
Dimensions186 mm x 80 mm x 19 mm248 mm x 98 mm x 20 - 23.7 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Analog triggersNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemLyraLoki Zero
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

  • Lyra DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Loki Zero DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Loki Zero 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Lyra GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Loki Zero N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Loki Zero PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Lyra PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Loki Zero PS3: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Lyra PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Loki Zero PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Loki Zero Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Lyra SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Loki Zero Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Lyra Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Loki Zero Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Loki Zero Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Lyra Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Loki Zero Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Loki Zero GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Lyra Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Loki Zero Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Creoqode Lyra and the AYN Technologies Loki Zero?
AYN Technologies Loki Zero has stronger listed emulation coverage. Creoqode Lyra is about $27 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Creoqode Lyra is roughly 39% smaller. AYN Technologies Loki Zero has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Creoqode Lyra. AYN Technologies Loki Zero runs Windows 11 / SteamOS / Linux; Creoqode Lyra runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the Creoqode Lyra or the AYN Technologies Loki Zero?
The Creoqode Lyra is the cheaper of the two at around $222, roughly $27 less than the AYN Technologies Loki Zero based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Creoqode Lyra or the AYN Technologies Loki Zero?
The AYN Technologies Loki Zero is the newer model, released in 2023.

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