Overview

• The Next 2 prototype integrates AMD’s Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU with its Radeon 8060S GPU, making it one of the first handhelds to adopt the Strix Halo chip.
• A significantly larger PCB houses a dual-fan cooling system and a 12-phase power delivery network to tame the power-hungry APU.
• Ayaneo’s internal layout adds four M.2 SSD slots and a Steam Deck–inspired control scheme around an exclusive large display.
• The design relies on a built-in high-capacity battery to run the flagship APU without the need for external power packs.
• Following an earlier delay caused by thermal and power challenges, Ayaneo still plans to launch the Next 2 before the end of the year.