Ayaneo has once again lived up to its reputation for producing powerhouses in the gaming handheld market with the latest addition to its Next lineup, the Next II. Weighing in at 740 grams and standing tall at 9.06 inches on display, this behemoth of a device promises to deliver top-notch performance to gamers.
The heart of the Next II beats with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip, which should handle even the most demanding games with ease. Paired with a massive 115 Wh battery that seems more like a token gesture than a serious attempt at all-day usage, we're still left wondering if this powerhouse will truly see through the day.
One of the standout features of the Next II is its display, boasting an impressive 2,400 x 1,504 resolution and a variable refresh rate that spans from 60 to 165 Hz. This level of customization means gamers can fine-tune their experience to suit their preferences.
Hall effect joysticks and triggers are present to eliminate any dead zones or drift issues, and dual smart touchpads return from the Ayaneo Kun, this time customizable for gesture controls and key mapping. A quartet of extra buttons on the back offer additional control options, although we can't help but wonder if gamers will find these enough.
Pricing has yet to be revealed, with whispers suggesting a price tag in excess of $2,000 – more than double what its predecessor, the Ayaneo Kun, cost. Whether this is justified by the value offered remains to be seen. One thing's for certain, however: if you're looking for a premium gaming experience and don't mind breaking the bank, the Next II might just tick all your boxes.
The heart of the Next II beats with an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip, which should handle even the most demanding games with ease. Paired with a massive 115 Wh battery that seems more like a token gesture than a serious attempt at all-day usage, we're still left wondering if this powerhouse will truly see through the day.
One of the standout features of the Next II is its display, boasting an impressive 2,400 x 1,504 resolution and a variable refresh rate that spans from 60 to 165 Hz. This level of customization means gamers can fine-tune their experience to suit their preferences.
Hall effect joysticks and triggers are present to eliminate any dead zones or drift issues, and dual smart touchpads return from the Ayaneo Kun, this time customizable for gesture controls and key mapping. A quartet of extra buttons on the back offer additional control options, although we can't help but wonder if gamers will find these enough.
Pricing has yet to be revealed, with whispers suggesting a price tag in excess of $2,000 – more than double what its predecessor, the Ayaneo Kun, cost. Whether this is justified by the value offered remains to be seen. One thing's for certain, however: if you're looking for a premium gaming experience and don't mind breaking the bank, the Next II might just tick all your boxes.
The price tag of over $2k is pretty steep considering what they're offering... I mean, 115 Wh battery? That's like a day's charge at most, even with power-saving modes on 
740g and 9.06 inches display is a beast, but so is the price 
IT SOUNDS LIKE A GAMING POWERHOUSE WITH THAT AMD RYZEN AI MAX+ CHIP AND 2,400 x 1,504 DISPLAY 
. I MEAN, WHO DOESN'T WANT A VARIABLE REFRESH RATE WITH 60 TO 165 Hz OPTIONS?! 
IT'S GONNA BE AWESOME FOR GAMING ON THE GO! BUT, I GOTTA ASK... IS THAT MASSIVE BATTERY REALLY ENOUGH TO LAST ALL DAY? 
IT'S A PREMIUM PRICE FOR A PREMIUM GAMING EXPERIENCE, BUT YOU NEVER KNOW IF IT'LL BE WORTH IT.
. I mean, I get it's powerful and all, but can it really handle all-day use? That 115 Wh battery sounds more like a marketing gimmick to me 
. Still, the display and controller sound top-notch - that variable refresh rate and gesture controls could be a game-changer for gamers 
. But $2,000 is just crazy talk 
. I mean, who needs all-day battery life anyway? The Hall effect joysticks and triggers are gonna make gaming so smooth 
. And extra buttons on the back? More power to me! 
Can't believe it's priced over $2k tho... is it worth it tho? only time will tell 
- who wouldn't want a 2,400 x 1,504 display with a variable refresh rate? It's like gaming on steroids 
. Are the extra buttons and customization options worth it for me? Maybe, maybe not 
. Can't wait to see how it performs in the hands of gamers! 
But all-day usage? That feels like a stretch to me 
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. Maybe they'll surprise us and get more than a day's use out of it, but for now, I'm keeping my expectations in check.
. And that battery life? More like a day-long usage token than a serious attempt 
! But, gotta ask, that massive 115 Wh battery is gonna be a major letdown... I mean, it's only 8 hours of gaming time on a single charge? 
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