The main difference between the AYANEO 2 and the AYANEO Next is price.
The AYANEO 2 launched at about $749 and the AYANEO Next at about $1265.
Other differences
- The AYANEO Next carries a 4,100 mAh battery, the AYANEO 2 50.25 mAh.
- The AYANEO 2 runs Windows or Linux, the AYANEO Next runs Windows.
- The AYANEO 2 runs on the AMD Ryzen 7 6800U, the AYANEO Next on the AMD Ryzen 7 5800U.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
AYANEO 2The AYANEO 2 (264.5 x 105.5 x 21.5 - 36.1 mm, 647 g). The AYANEO Next is 267 x 112 x 30 mm, 750 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the AYANEO 2 or the AYANEO Next?
TieAbout the same: 100 and 100 out of 100.
Which costs less?
AYANEO 2The AYANEO 2, at about $749 at launch against $1265. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
AYANEO NextThe AYANEO Next. GBA games fill 94% of the AYANEO Next's screen at 5x with even pixels, against 82% of the AYANEO 2's screen at 7x.
Which has the bigger battery?
AYANEO NextThe AYANEO Next, at 4,100 mAh against 50.25 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| AYANEO 2 | AYANEO Next | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $749 | $1265 |
| Released | Dec 2022 | Apr 2022 |
| Plays well up to | Wii U | Wii U |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Windows or Linux | Windows |
| Chip | AMD Ryzen 7 6800U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800U |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 |
| Screen | 7.02 inch IPS 16:10 | 7.0 inch IPS 16:10 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1280 x 800 |
| Battery | 50.25 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Weight | 647 g | 750 g |
| Size | 264.5 x 105.5 x 21.5 - 36.1 mm | 267 x 112 x 30 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, asymmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | Yes, stacked |
| Analog triggers | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- AYANEO 2AYANEO Next
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
- Switch
- Wii U
- PS3
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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