Ayaneo has revealed its Next II, a Windows gaming handheld that prioritizes raw power over portability, weighing over three pounds and measuring more than 13 inches wide. The device features high-end components like a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset and up to 128GB of RAM, but comes at a steep price of up to $4,299. Pre-orders are available through Indiegogo ahead of US shipments this summer.
In 2026, Ayaneo announced details of the Next II, a Windows gaming handheld that dwarfs previous models in size and specifications. Compared to the 2023 Lenovo Legion Go, which weighed 1.88 pounds and measured 11.8 inches wide, the Next II tips the scales at 3.14 pounds and spans 13.45 inches wide by 10.3 inches tall. This gives it a footprint about 60 percent larger than the Nintendo Switch 2 with Joy-Cons attached, making it far from a typical portable device.
Despite its bulk, the Next II packs impressive performance. The top configuration includes a Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset with 16 Zen5 cores and a Radeon 8060S graphics unit featuring 40 RDNA3.5 compute units, delivering power comparable to a desktop equipped with an RTX 4060 or a high-end gaming laptop like the 2025 ROG Flow Z13. It also boasts a 9.06-inch OLED display with 2400×1504 resolution, up to 165 Hz refresh rates, and 1,155 nits of brightness.
Internally, the device includes a 116 Wh battery, which exceeds the 100 Wh limit for airline carry-on, requiring special travel documentation. Cooling is handled by two turbo centrifugal fans and dual vapor chamber fins to manage heat from its powerful components. A lower-end option with a Max 385 chipset, 32GB of RAM, and 1TB storage starts at $1,999, dropping to $1,799 for early pre-orders. The premium version with the Max+ 395, 128GB RAM, and 2TB storage costs $4,299, or $3,499 early.
This pricing reflects broader challenges, such as the ongoing RAM crisis, which has driven costs higher than even an RTX 5090 graphics card. Ayaneo positions the Next II for enthusiasts seeking maximum performance, regardless of comfort or expense, contrasting with more affordable options like the Steam Deck.
