5 vs 3
5 has the strongest overall profile in this 5 vs 3 comparison.
Verdict
5 has the strongest overall profile in this 5 vs 3 comparison. 5 leads the summary view with HR score 66 and user score 73. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (225 vs 1200), model (5 vs 3). 5 is the lower-priced option at $225, while 3 comes in at $1,200. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Edge Breakdown
5 has the strongest overall profile
Biggest head-to-head gaps pulled from the live device fields already stored on Hardware Ranked.
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Prices
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| Device | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | $225 | Out of stock |
| 3 | $1,200 | Out of stock |
Reviews
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Specs
Hardware Breakdown, The Versus, and The Facts
The hardware breakdown still shows the live device scores, but the field breakdown is now split cleanly: pure numbers go into The Versus and every mixed-format or text field drops into The Facts.
| Device |  5 Retroid / Moorechip |  3 AYANEO |
|---|---|---|
| Model | 5 Metric 5 | 3 Metric 3 |
| Release Year | 2024 Metric 2,024 | 2025 Metric 2,025 |
| Screen Size (Inches) | 5.5 Metric 6 | 7 Metric 7 |
| Price | 225 Metric 225 | 1200 Metric 1,200 |
| Device | 5 Retroid / Moorechip | 3 AYANEO |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ARM | x86-64 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 49 Wh |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.1 | WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| CPU | Cortex-A77 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x | AMD Zen 5 |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | AMD Radeon 890M |
| Make | Retroid Pocket | AYANEO |
| MSRP | $225 | $1,200 |
| OS | Android 13 | Windows 11 |
| RAM Size | 7 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4x | 16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR5X |
| Best Resolution for Retro Gaming | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Screen Type | OLED | OLED |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB UFS 3.1, External MicroSD | Internal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD |
| System on a Chip (SoC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370 |
| Touch Screen | true | true |
| Video Output | USB-C video out Bottom facing | Oculink, USB-C video out Top facing |
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