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NEXT 2 / X2

Verdict

NEXT 2 has the strongest overall profile in this NEXT 2 vs X2 comparison. NEXT 2 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 85. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (2000 vs 2199). NEXT 2 is the lower-priced option at $ 2.000, while X2 comes in at $ 2.199. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

AYANEO
NEXT 2
NEXT 2
80
HR Rating
85
User Rating
OneXPlayer
X2
X2
63
HR Rating
66
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
NEXT 2AYANEO
X2OneXPlayer
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 2.000
$ 2.199
HR Rating
80
63
User Rating
85
66
Release Year
2026
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
9.06
10.95
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
84
65
Brightness
91
82
Controls
91
68
Durability
84
69
Ease Of Use
72
55
Ergonomics
74
50
Haptics
90
65
Hardware
94
82
OS Support
80
72
Performance
96
88
Portability
50
30
Screen Quality
96
88
Software
76
55
Speakers
84
66
Value
38
10
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:10
average price
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—
Battery
116 Wh
65Wh
Connectivity
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB4 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB4 x2, USB-A 3.2, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI Max 385
Intel Arc G3 Extreme
dimensions
341.69 x 146.24 x 26.15 mm
252 x 163.5 x 14 mm
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon 8060S
Intel Arc B390
Make
AYANEO
ONEXPLAYER
Model
NEXT 2
X2
OS
Windows 11
Windows 11
RAM Size
32 / 64 / 128 GB
48GB
RAM Type
DDR5
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
2400 x 1504
2560×1600
Screen Type
OLED Touchscreen, 165 Hz
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Storage
Internal 1 / 2 TB
1TB
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen AI Max+
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
yes
weight
1426 g
849 g
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
NEXT 2
$ 2.000
None listed
Not carried
X2
$ 2.199
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

NEXT 2
85/100 · 10
X2
66/100 · 10

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