AYANEO has unveiled its NEXT 2 gaming handheld – the world’s first device featuring AMD’s flagship Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 “Strix Halo” APU. This powerhouse combines:
- 16 Zen 5 cores for desktop-level CPU performance
- Radeon 8060S iGPU with 40 RDNA 3.5 compute units (2.5× more than current handhelds)
- Dual-fan cooling system to tame the 45-75W TDP
- Integrated high-capacity battery (capacity TBA)
Positioned as a “peak x86 handheld,” it targets enthusiasts seeking uncompromised AAA gaming on-the-go.
Groundbreaking Engineering Solutions
To overcome Strix Halo’s thermal challenges, AYANEO developed:
- Dual-Fan Architecture: Enhanced heat dissipation for sustained performance
- Structural Reinforcements: Patent-pending chassis design
- High-Capacity Internal Battery: Unlike GPD Win 5’s external solution
- Dual M.2 2280 Slots: PCIe 5.0 SSD support for expandable storage
Founder Arthur Zhang emphasized “breakthroughs in battery life and thermal design” as key innovations.
Competitive Landscape
| Feature | AYANEO NEXT 2 | GPD Win 5 |
|---|---|---|
| APU | Ryzen AI MAX+ 395 (16c/40CU) | Same |
| Cooling | Dual fans | Single fan |
| Battery | Integrated | External 80Wh pack |
| Storage | 2× M.2 slots | 1× M.2 slot |
| Launch | 2025 (Date TBA) | October 2025 |
Market Impact & Unknowns
- Pricing: Expected to exceed $1,500 given premium specs
- Screen Size: Likely 8″ (unconfirmed)
- Battery Life: Critical question for high-TDP operation
- Release Window: “2025” – possibly after GPD’s October launch
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Why This Matters
The AYANEO NEXT 2 pushes portable gaming boundaries:
- Desktop-Grade Power: 16 cores rival gaming laptops
- Thermal Innovation: Dual fans enable sustained 75W performance
- Storage Flexibility: Dual M.2 slots support 8TB+ capacities
- Battery Strategy: Integrated solution improves portability vs. GPD’s external pack
Key Challenge: Balancing performance and battery life. With Strix Halo’s 75W TDP, expect 1-2 hours of AAA gameplay.
Anticipation Builds: Full specs and pricing expected at Gamescom 2025. Until then, GPD Win 5 remains the only confirmed Strix Halo handheld launching this year.
Source: AYANEO