Device comparison

One Netbook OneXFly Apex vs. AYANEO Pocket ACE

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket ACE.
  • AYANEO Pocket ACE is about $1,635 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket ACE is roughly 59% smaller and 71% lighter.
  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket ACE.
  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex runs Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite); AYANEO Pocket ACE runs Android 13.
  • One Netbook OneXFly Apex is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, GameCube; AYANEO Pocket ACE is highlighted for N64, PS1, GBA, SNES.

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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0 collectors

AYANEO

Pocket ACE

Details
Price
$514
OS
Android 13
Released
Apr 2025
Up to
Switch
Screen
4.5 inch IPS
Weight
310 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

Specs

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SpecOneXFly ApexPocket ACE
Price$2,149$514
OSWindows 11 / Linux (Bazzite)Android 13
Screen8.0 inch4.5 inch
Aspect ratio16:103:2
Resolution1920 x 12001620 x 1080
Refresh rate120 Hz60 Hz
ChipsetAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
CPUAMD Zen 5Qualcomm Kryo Prime Ultra
GPUAMD Radeon 8060SQualcomm Adreno A32
RAM48 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X8 GB / 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External Mini SSD & MicroSDInternal 128 GB (UFS 3.1) / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
Battery85 Wh6000 mAh
Weight1079 grams310 grams
Dimensions290.15 mm x 123.5 mm x 22.5 - 40 mm176 mm x 82.5 mm x 18.4 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOneXFly ApexPocket ACE
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

  • OneXFly Apex DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE 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
  • OneXFly Apex 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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 ACE GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE N64: Nintendo 64: 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 ACE NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE 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 ACE 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
  • OneXFly Apex PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
  • Pocket ACE 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 ACE Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • OneXFly Apex Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Switch: Nintendo Switch: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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 ACE Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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 ACE Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXFly Apex Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pocket ACE Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the One Netbook OneXFly Apex and the AYANEO Pocket ACE?
One Netbook OneXFly Apex has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Pocket ACE. AYANEO Pocket ACE is about $1,635 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket ACE is roughly 59% smaller and 71% lighter. One Netbook OneXFly Apex has a 120 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on AYANEO Pocket ACE. One Netbook OneXFly Apex runs Windows 11 / Linux (Bazzite); AYANEO Pocket ACE runs Android 13. One Netbook OneXFly Apex is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, GameCube; AYANEO Pocket ACE is highlighted for N64, PS1, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the One Netbook OneXFly Apex or the AYANEO Pocket ACE?
The AYANEO Pocket ACE is the cheaper of the two at around $514, roughly $1,635 less than the One Netbook OneXFly Apex based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the One Netbook OneXFly Apex or the AYANEO Pocket ACE?
The One Netbook OneXFly Apex is the newer model, released in 2026.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the One Netbook OneXFly Apex or the AYANEO Pocket ACE?
The AYANEO Pocket ACE is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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