I HAVE to make the SWITCH - AYANEO NEXT
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Thanks to Secret Lab for sponsoring today's video! Check them out at lmg.gg AYANEO is one of the big players in the handheld, and it can hold its own to others, including Valve's Steam Deck, but it does cost a bit more. The AYANEO Next line-up features higher-end specs like the AMD Ryzen 7 processor and basically a PC in handheld form, but it's up to you if you think it's worth it. Linus thinks it does. Sign up to get updates on the AYANEO NEXT at lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - I'm ready 0:10 - Unboxing and overview 1:26 - Exterior impressions and comparison 2:10 - Unboxing continued 2:24 - I/O ports and buttons impressions 3:40 - Sponsor - Secret Labs! 4:04 - AMD Zen thoughts 4:45 - Desktop impressions 5:50 - Engineering Sample Quality 6:00 - Ergonomics impressions 6:20 - Built-In Software impressions 7:50 - Device specs 8:15 - Gaming impressions 10:40 - Continued ergonomics and build impressions 11:00 - Gaming impressions continued 12:00 - Final thoughts
This video presents an in-depth unboxing and first-impressions look at the AYANEO NEXT handheld PC. The host compares the Next to the AYANEO 2021 Pro and the Steam Deck, highlighting major design and ergonomics shifts. The unboxing sequence emphasizes the more substantial joysticks, revised button layout, and a slimmer body, which the host notes improve grip and comfort despite the device’s overall heft. IO options receive particular attention, with dual USB-C ports, a 3.5mm headset jack, and a dock-like USB PD capability that allows flexible charging and connectivity. Throughout the segment, the host also touches on the user interface shift toward AYANEO Space, a launcher and system configuration utility intended to reduce Windows dependence and streamline game management. The video blends hardware analysis with practical usage notes, such as touch responsiveness, display characteristics, and how Windows navigation behaves when controlled by a gamepad rather than a mouse. In the later portions, power, thermals, and performance expectations come into view, with Zen 3 CPU performance and RDNA 2 graphics bench lines discussed in the context of handheld gaming. Overall, the host conveys strong enthusiasm about the Next’s potential to deliver PC-grade gaming on the go, while also acknowledging price considerations and ongoing refinements from AYANEO. The host provides a careful balance of praise and caution, noting that the Next can run demanding titles at medium settings with acceptable frame rates, while pointing out that higher-end models and future firmware updates may push performance further. The discussion also includes subjective impressions about build quality, screen brightness and backlight bleed improvements over prior generations, and the trade-offs between larger physical controls and portability. By the end of the video, the speaker reiterates excitement for the AYANEO NEXT’s trajectory in the handheld PC space and invites viewers to sign up for updates, underscoring the early-adopter appeal of a device that blends traditional PC gaming with mobile form factors.
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