- The AYANEO NEXT 2, a high-end Windows gaming handheld featuring AMD Ryzen AI Max+ processors, was announced with preorders opening in February 2026, priced up to $4,299 videocardz.com+2.
- It offers several configurations with early bird discounts ranging from $200 to $800, with the highest-tier model costing $3,499 during preorders videocardz.com+1.
- The device sports a 9.06-inch OLED display with a resolution of 2400x1504 and support for refresh rates up to 165Hz, along with a peak brightness of 1,155 nits videocardz.com+2.
- Powered by AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 (or 385), it features 16 cores, 32 threads, and an integrated Radeon 8060S GPU comparable to an RTX 4060 tweaktown.com+2.
- The NEXT 2 includes up to 128GB of LPDDR5X memory, supports dual PCIe 4.0 drives up to 2TB, and carries a 116Wh battery, making it significantly heavier and with longer battery life than competitors videocardz.com+3.
- Its premium design emphasizes minimalist aesthetics, advanced controls, biometric security, and efficient cooling, with connectivity options including USB4, DisplayPort, and Wi-Fi 5.4 tweaktown.com+2.
- Preorders are available via Indiegogo, with expected shipping starting June 2026, as the device targets a niche of high-performance portable gaming against other premium handhelds theverge.com+2.
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