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Thor / NEXT 2

Verdict

Thor has the strongest overall profile in this Thor vs NEXT 2 comparison. Thor leads the summary view with HR rating 87 and user rating 81. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (250 vs 2000). Thor is the lower-priced option at $250, 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.

AYN
Thor
Thor
87
HR Rating
81
User Rating
AYANEO
NEXT 2
NEXT 2
80
HR Rating
85
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
ThorAYN
NEXT 2AYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$250
$2,000
HR Rating
87
80
User Rating
81
85
Release Year
2025
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
6
9.06
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
70
84
Brightness
75
91
Controls
78
91
Durability
90
84
Ease Of Use
70
72
Ergonomics
75
74
Haptics
85
90
Hardware
90
94
OS Support
70
80
Performance
80
96
Portability
92
50
Screen Quality
87
96
Software
70
76
Speakers
77
84
Value
82
38
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
Android
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16x9
16:10
Battery
6000
116 Wh
Connectivity
wi-fi, bluetooth
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB4 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AMD Ryzen AI Max 385
Form Factor
Clamshell
Horizontal
GPU
Adreno 740
AMD Radeon 8060S
Make
AYN
AYANEO
Model
Thor
NEXT 2
OS
Android
Windows 11
RAM Size
8
32 / 64 / 128 GB
RAM Type
DDR 5
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920x1080
2400 x 1504
Screen Type
AMOLED
OLED Touchscreen, 165 Hz
Software Benchmark
3725
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Storage
128
Internal 1 / 2 TB
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
AMD Ryzen AI Max+
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
yes
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
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1426 g
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Thor
$250
None listed
Not carried
NEXT 2
$2,000
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

Thor
81/100 · 15
NEXT 2
85/100 · 10

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