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Verdict

NEXT 2 has the strongest overall profile in this NEXT 2 vs 3 comparison. NEXT 2 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 85. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (9.06 vs 7), release year (2026 vs 2025). 3 is the lower-priced option at $660, while NEXT 2 comes in at $2,000. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.

AYANEO
NEXT 2
NEXT 2
80
HR Rating
85
User Rating
AYANEO
3
3
64
HR Rating
56
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
NEXT 2AYANEO
3AYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$2,000
$660
HR Rating
80
64
User Rating
85
56
Release Year
2026
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
9.06
7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
84
59
Brightness
91
69
Controls
91
86
Durability
84
90
Ease Of Use
72
81
Ergonomics
74
73
Haptics
90
80
Hardware
94
90
OS Support
80
86
Performance
96
69
Portability
50
54
Screen Quality
96
92
Software
76
84
Speakers
84
77
Value
38
49
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16:10
16:9
average price
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Battery
116 Wh
49 Wh
Connectivity
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB4 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI Max 385
AMD Zen 5
dimensions
341.69 x 146.24 x 26.15 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon 8060S
AMD Radeon 890M
Make
AYANEO
AYANEO
Model
NEXT 2
3
OS
Windows 11
Windows 11
RAM Size
32 / 64 / 128 GB
32 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
2400 x 1504
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
OLED Touchscreen, 165 Hz
OLED
Storage
Internal 1 / 2 TB
Internal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen AI Max+
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
Oculink, USB-C video out Top facing
weight
1426 g
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Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
NEXT 2
$2,000
None listed
Not carried
3
$660
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

NEXT 2
85/100 · 10
3
56/100 · 10

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