AYANEO NEXT 2 pairs a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 with RDNA 3.5 graphics, a 9-inch OLED HDR screen, dual-fan cooling, and a massive 115 Wh battery for handheld gaming.
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AYANEO has officially unveiled the NEXT 2 handheld—one of the company’s most powerful devices to date—built on AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395. It carries 16 Zen 5 CPU cores and Radeon 8060S graphics with 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units, plus a stated power budget of up to 85 W. In practice, that combination pushes the machine squarely into pocket‑PC territory. Cooling is handled by a dual‑fan system and high‑efficiency heat sinks designed for sustained heavy loads.
The console features a 9-inch OLED display at 2400×1504 with HDR and an elevated refresh rate, while power comes from a massive 115 Wh battery—among the largest in a gaming handheld. Early demos indicated a moderate noise profile, noticeably quieter than the AYANEO KUN in similar game scenes. Front-facing stereo speakers round out the media setup.
AYANEO has thoroughly reworked the controls: larger Hall‑effect sticks and triggers, two trigger modes, and an eight‑way D‑pad. There are also two mini touchpads, four additional rear buttons, customizable RGB lighting, and a new haptic motor co‑developed with Grain Technology for more nuanced feedback. The emphasis on precision and input variety hints at a device that aims for PC‑grade control without losing handheld ease.
The NEXT 2 runs on AYANEO’s updated software suite, but the company has yet to disclose pricing or a launch date. During the presentation, the unit spent more time on the table than in hands—an indirect nod to its likely heft, a reasonable trade-off for the performance targets and that oversized battery.