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NEXT 2 / Pocket AIR Mini

Verdict

NEXT 2 has the strongest overall profile in this NEXT 2 vs Pocket AIR Mini 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 4.2), release year (2026 vs 2025). Pocket AIR Mini is the lower-priced option at $140, 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
Pocket AIR Mini
Pocket AIR Mini
77
HR Rating
83
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
NEXT 2AYANEO
Pocket AIR MiniAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$2,000
$140
HR Rating
80
77
User Rating
85
83
Release Year
2026
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
9.06
4.2
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
84
79
Brightness
91
80
Controls
91
81
Durability
84
77
Ease Of Use
72
78
Ergonomics
74
76
Haptics
90
72
Hardware
94
80
OS Support
80
75
Performance
96
79
Portability
50
83
Screen Quality
96
82
Software
76
76
Speakers
84
74
Value
38
63
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:10
4:3
average price
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Battery
116 Wh
4500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB4 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI Max 385
MediaTek Helio G90T
dimensions
341.69 x 146.24 x 26.15 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon 8060S
Mali-G76 MP4
Make
AYANEO
AYANEO
Model
NEXT 2
Pocket AIR Mini
OS
Windows 11
Android 11
RAM Size
32 / 64 / 128 GB
2 / 3 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
2400 x 1504
1280 x 960
Screen Type
OLED Touchscreen, 165 Hz
LCD, 60 Hz
Storage
Internal 1 / 2 TB
32 / 64 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen AI Max+
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
None
weight
1426 g
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Software Benchmark
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381
Pricing Snapshot

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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
NEXT 2
$2,000
None listed
Not carried
Pocket AIR Mini
$140
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

NEXT 2
85/100 · 10
Pocket AIR Mini
83/100 · 10

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