The AYANEO NEXT 2, an upcoming handheld PC, has had additional details revealed. AYANEO has been a manufacturer of handheld devices prior to and since the release of the Steam Deck.
Key Specifications
The AYANEO NEXT 2 will feature the AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU.
This APU is noted to be powerful within the current handheld market, surpassing the ROG Ally X and Legion Go 2 in performance.
Design and Features
While other manufacturers like GPD and OneXPlayer also offer handhelds with the AI Max+ 395 APU, the AYANEO NEXT 2 distinguishes itself.
It comes equipped with a 9.06-inch OLED screen at a 2400x1504 resolution (10:9 aspect ratio), complemented by four back buttons and dual touchpads.
A key differentiating feature of the AYANEO NEXT 2 is its 116Wh internal battery.
This stands in contrast to competing AI Max+ 395 handhelds from GPD and OneXPlayer, which utilize external, detachable batteries.
The device's specifications, including its 9-inch screen and a larger internal battery compared to competitors' 7-inch or 8-inch screens and 80-85Wh batteries, indicate it will be larger and potentially heavier. Its weight has not yet been disclosed.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing for the AI Max+ 395 version of the AYANEO NEXT 2 begins with early bird offers:
- $2,299 for the 64GB RAM + 1TB SSD configuration
- $3,499 for the 128GB RAM + 2TB SSD configuration
An AI Max 385 APU version, offering slightly lower performance, will also be available. This version starts at $1,799 for 32GB RAM + 1TB SSD.
Market Position
The AYANEO NEXT 2 is positioned as an alternative in the high-end handheld PC market.
For comparison, a GPD WIN 5 model with similar specifications is priced at $2,859.95.
The AYANEO NEXT 2's screen, overall size, and powerful performance are highlighted as key selling points.