Device comparison

One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 vs. AYANEO Next 2

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Quick verdict

Best value
OneXPlayer 3
Better screen
AYANEO Next 2
More portable
OneXPlayer 3
Newer model
OneXPlayer 3

Main differences

  • One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Next 2.
  • One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 is about $1,057 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 is roughly 14% smaller and 34% lighter.
  • One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 has a 144 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen on AYANEO Next 2.
  • One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS2, GameCube, Wii, N64, PS1.

One Netbook

OneXPlayer 3

Details
Price
$1,592
OS
Windows 11
Released
Aug 2026
Up to
Switch
Screen
8.8 inch AMOLED Touchscreen
Weight
939 grams

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AYANEO

AYANEO Next 2

Details
Price
$2,649
OS
Windows 11
Released
Jun 2026
Up to
PS3
Screen
9.06 inch OLED Touchscreen
Weight
1426 grams

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Specs

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SpecOneXPlayer 3AYANEO Next 2
Price$1,592$2,649
Screen8.8 inch9.06 inch
Resolution1920 x 12002400 x 1504
Refresh rate144 Hz165 Hz
PanelAMOLED TouchscreenOLED Touchscreen
ChipsetIntel Arc G3 ExtremeAMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395
CPUIntel Panther LakeAMD Zen 5
GPUIntel Arc B390AMD Radeon 8060S
RAM24 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5X32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB LPDDR5X
StorageInternal 512 GB / 1 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External Mini SSD, External MicroSDInternal 1 TB / 2 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External 2230 SSD & MicroSD
Battery85 Wh116 Wh
Weight939 grams1426 grams
Dimensions313 mm x 138 mm x 22341.69 mm x 146.24 mm x 26.15 mm
Video outYesNo
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOneXPlayer 3AYANEO 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

  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Next 2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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
  • OneXPlayer 3 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 One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 and the AYANEO Next 2?
One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 has similar emulation coverage to AYANEO Next 2. One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 is about $1,057 cheaper based on catalog pricing. One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 is roughly 14% smaller and 34% lighter. One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 has a 144 Hz AMOLED Touchscreen screen, versus 165 Hz OLED Touchscreen on AYANEO Next 2. One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 is highlighted for Switch, PS3, Wii U, 3DS; AYANEO Next 2 is highlighted for Switch, PS2, GameCube, Wii, N64, PS1.
Which is cheaper, the One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 or the AYANEO Next 2?
The One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 is the cheaper of the two at around $1,592, roughly $1,057 less than the AYANEO Next 2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 or the AYANEO Next 2?
The One Netbook OneXPlayer 3 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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