Flip DS / 3

Verdict

Flip DS has the strongest overall profile in this Flip DS vs 3 comparison. Flip DS leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 73. 3 is the lower-priced option at $660, while Flip DS comes in at $875. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

AYANEO
Flip DS
Flip DS
73
HR Rating
73
User Rating
AYANEO
3
3
64
HR Rating
56
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Flip DSAYANEO
3AYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$875
$660
HR Rating
73
64
User Rating
73
56
Release Year
2024
2025
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
63
59
Brightness
66
69
Controls
81
86
Durability
84
90
Ease Of Use
75
81
Ergonomics
72
73
Haptics
70
80
Hardware
88
90
OS Support
78
86
Performance
83
69
Portability
58
54
Screen Quality
81
92
Software
78
84
Speakers
70
77
Value
52
49
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
x86-64
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
Main: 16:9; Secondary: 3:2
16:9
Battery
45 Wh
49 Wh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
CPU
AMD Zen 4
AMD Zen 5
Form Factor
Clamshell
Horizontal
GPU
AMD Radeon 780M
AMD Radeon 890M
Make
AYANEO
AYANEO
Model
Flip DS
3
OS
Windows 11
Windows 11
RAM Size
16 GB
16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
Main: 1920 x 1080; Secondary: 960 x 640
1920 x 1080
Screen Size (Inches)
Main: 7; Secondary: 3.5
7
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
Storage
Internal 512 GB / 2 TB M.2 2230 SSD, External MicroSD
Internal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U, AMD Ryzen 7 7840U
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
OCuLink, USB-C video out, Top facing
OCuLink, USB-C video out, Top facing

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Flip DS
$875
None listed
Not carried
3
$660
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

Flip DS
73/100 · 11
3
56/100 · 10

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