Just look at Ayaneo's absolute unit of a Windows gaming 'handheld'
Source: Ars Technica
Overview
In 2023 we marveled at the sheer mass of Lenovo’s Legion Go, a 1.88‑lb, 11.8‑inch‑wide Windows gaming handheld. In 2026, Ayaneo unveiled details of its Next II handheld, which puts Lenovo’s big boy to shame while offering heftier specs at a higher price than most other Windows gaming handhelds.
Size and Weight
- Weight: 3.14 lb – more than twice the weight of the Steam Deck OLED and considerably heavier than the 2022 Ayaneo Next (1.58 lb).
- Dimensions: 13.45 in wide × 10.3 in tall, giving it a footprint about 60 % larger than the Switch 2 (with Joy‑Cons attached).
These dimensions make the Next II a true “absolute unit” in the handheld space.
Performance
The high‑end version of the Next II is powered by:
- CPU: Ryzen AI Max+ 395 chipset with 16 Zen 5 cores
- GPU: Radeon 8060S with 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units
This combination should deliver performance comparable to a desktop equipped with an RTX 4060 or a high‑end gaming laptop such as last year’s ROG Flow Z13.
Other handhelds that have used the Max+ 395 chipset include the OneXPlayer OneXfly Apex and the GPD Win 5 (the latter with an external battery pack). The Next II, however, outclasses these lighter competitors in almost every other respect.
Display
- Screen size: 9.06‑inch OLED
- Resolution: 2400 × 1504
- Refresh rate: Up to 165 Hz
- Brightness: 1,155 nits
The large, bright OLED panel pairs well with the adult‑sized controls, making the device comfortable for extended play sessions.
Credit: Ayaneo