Ayaneo may have been working on more affordable gaming handhelds lately, but it hasn’t forgotten how to create the exceptional designs the handheld maker is known for. Following up on the hefty Legion Go 2, Ayaneo announced its latest Windows handheld called the Next II.
Ayaneo is continuing the theme for its next series of devices, making these handhelds as big and powerful as possible. The Next II features a 9.06-inch OLED display with a 2,400 x 1,504 resolution and a variable refresh rate that can be adjusted between 60 and 165 Hz. Ayaneo’s latest premium handheld can handle any game you throw at it, thanks to an AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chip and a massive 115 Wh battery. The company hasn’t revealed any battery life estimates yet, but it’s unlikely we’ll see all-day use with these high-end specs.
To match the powerful internal components, Ayaneo equipped the Next II with a Hall effect joystick and trigger to prevent deadzones and stick drift. Borrowing from its previous high-end handheld called Ayaneo Kun, the Next II also features dual smart touchpads that can be customized with gesture controls and key mapping. There are four additional buttons on the back of the handheld, but you can also set specific controls to four other customizable buttons.
Ayaneo hasn’t revealed any pricing details yet, but the Next II may be reserved for those willing to spend closer to $2,000. Don’t forget that Ayaneo’s previous flagship handheld, the Ayaneo Kun, could be had for a full $1,700.
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