Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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Chromatic / NEXT 2
Verdict
NEXT 2 has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs NEXT 2 comparison. NEXT 2 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 85. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2026 vs 2024). Chromatic is the lower-priced option at $199, 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
ChromaticModretro
NEXT 2AYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$2,000
HR Rating
80
80
User Rating
79
85
Release Year
2024
2026
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
84
Brightness
75
91
Controls
75
91
Durability
90
84
Ease Of Use
90
72
Ergonomics
90
74
Haptics
Not rated
90
Hardware
95
94
OS Support
80
80
Performance
Not rated
96
Portability
70
50
Screen Quality
90
96
Software
80
76
Speakers
85
84
Value
50
38
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
horizontal
16:10
Form Factor
Vertical
Horizontal
Make
ModRetro
AYANEO
Model
Modretro
NEXT 2
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
average price
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—
Battery
—
116 Wh
Connectivity
—
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB4 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
—
AMD Ryzen AI Max 385
dimensions
—
341.69 x 146.24 x 26.15 mm
GPU
—
AMD Radeon 8060S
OS
—
Windows 11
RAM Size
—
32 / 64 / 128 GB
RAM Type
—
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
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2400 x 1504
Screen Size (Inches)
—
9.06
Screen Type
—
OLED Touchscreen, 165 Hz
Storage
—
Internal 1 / 2 TB
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
AMD Ryzen AI Max+
weight
—
1426 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Chromatic
$199
None listed
Not carried
NEXT 2
$2,000
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
NEXT 285/100 · 10
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