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NEXT 2 / Flip DS

Verdict

NEXT 2 has the strongest overall profile in this NEXT 2 vs Flip DS 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). Flip DS is the lower-priced option at $875, 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.

AYANEO
NEXT 2
NEXT 2
80
HR Rating
85
User Rating
AYANEO
Flip DS
Flip DS
73
HR Rating
73
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
NEXT 2AYANEO
Flip DSAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$2,000
$875
HR Rating
80
73
User Rating
85
73
Release Year
2026
2024
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
84
63
Brightness
91
66
Controls
91
81
Durability
84
84
Ease Of Use
72
75
Ergonomics
74
72
Haptics
90
70
Hardware
94
88
OS Support
80
78
Performance
96
83
Portability
50
58
Screen Quality
96
81
Software
76
78
Speakers
84
70
Value
38
52
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
16:10
Main: 16:9 Secondary: 3:2
average price
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Battery
116 Wh
45 Wh
Connectivity
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, USB4 x2, DisplayPort 1.4, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
CPU
AMD Ryzen AI Max 385
AMD Zen 4
dimensions
341.69 x 146.24 x 26.15 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Clamshell
GPU
AMD Radeon 8060S
AMD Radeon 780M
Make
AYANEO
AYANEO
Model
NEXT 2
Flip DS
OS
Windows 11
Windows 11
RAM Size
32 / 64 / 128 GB
16 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
2400 x 1504
Main: 1920 x 1080 Secondary: 960 x 640
Screen Size (Inches)
9.06
Main: 7.0 Secondary: 3.5
Screen Type
OLED Touchscreen, 165 Hz
IPS
Storage
Internal 1 / 2 TB
Internal 512 GB / 2 TB M.2 2230 SSD, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen AI Max+
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
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
Flip DS
$875
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

NEXT 2
85/100 · 10
Flip DS
73/100 · 11

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