ANBERNIC
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
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RG DS / NEXT 2
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs NEXT 2 comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 82 and user rating 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (159 vs 2000). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $ 159, while NEXT 2 comes in at $ 2.000. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG DSANBERNIC
NEXT 2AYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 159
$ 2.000
HR Rating
82
80
User Rating
86
85
Release Year
2025
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
4
9.06
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
84
Brightness
75
91
Controls
80
91
Durability
92
84
Ease Of Use
75
72
Ergonomics
80
74
Haptics
80
90
Hardware
80
94
OS Support
78
80
Performance
85
96
Portability
90
50
Screen Quality
80
96
Software
78
76
Speakers
80
84
Value
90
38
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
android
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
4x3
16:10
Battery
4000
116 Wh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB4 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
RK3568
AMD Ryzen AI Max 385
Form Factor
Clamshell
Horizontal
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
AMD Radeon 8060S
Make
ANBERNIC
AYANEO
Model
RG DS
NEXT 2
OS
Android 14
Windows 11
RAM Size
3gig
32 / 64 / 128 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640X480
2400 x 1504
Screen Type
OCA
OLED Touchscreen, 165 Hz
Software Benchmark
0
—
Storage
32gig
Internal 1 / 2 TB
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
AMD Ryzen AI Max+
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
average price
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dimensions
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341.69 x 146.24 x 26.15 mm
weight
—
1426 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$ 159
Not carried
NEXT 2
$ 2.000
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
NEXT 285/100 · 10
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Thoughts for RG DS The RG DS is a fun throwback handheld with a clean dual-screen design and a surprisingly strong community score already. At $95, it sits in that tempting budget zone where build quality, hinge feel, controls, and firmware polish matter just as much as raw specs.