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Verdict

Next Lite has the strongest overall profile in this Next Lite vs 3 comparison. Next Lite leads the summary view with HR rating 67 and user rating 73. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (349 vs 1200). Next Lite is the lower-priced option at $349, 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.

AYANEO
Next Lite
Next Lite
67
HR Rating
73
User Rating
AYANEO
3
3
64
HR Rating
56
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Next LiteAYANEO
3AYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$349
$1,200
HR Rating
67
64
User Rating
73
56
Release Year
2024
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
7
7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
69
59
Brightness
63
69
Controls
72
86
Durability
74
90
Ease Of Use
66
81
Ergonomics
69
73
Haptics
53
80
Hardware
69
90
OS Support
64
86
Performance
59
69
Portability
64
54
Screen Quality
62
92
Software
67
84
Speakers
58
77
Value
58
49
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:9
Battery
4100 mAh (47 Wh)
49 Wh
Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
CPU
AMD Zen 2
AMD Zen 5
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon RX Vega 6, AMD Radeon RX Vega 8
AMD Radeon 890M
Make
AYANEO
AYANEO
Model
Next Lite
3
OS
Windows 11 / SteamOS
Windows 11
RAM Size
15 GB
32 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280 x 800
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
Storage
Internal 128GB / 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD (up to 8TB)
Internal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen 5 4500U, AMD Ryzen 7 4800U
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Top facing
Oculink, USB-C video out Top facing
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Next Lite
$349
Not carried
3
$1,200
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

Next Lite
73/100 · 10
3
56/100 · 10

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