AYANEO Pocket S review Who is the new Android handheld king?
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- čas přidán 21. 06. 2024
- The AYANEO Pocket S review explores the device's design, performance, and user interface, comparing it to similar products like the AYN Odin 2. We discuss the ergonomics, software features, and battery life, focusing on how these aspects influence the gaming experience.
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Technically, the AYANEO Pocket S boasts a Qualcomm #Snapdragon G3X Gen 2 processor, with options for 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5x RAM and storage ranging from 128GB UFS 3.1 to 1TB UFS 4.0. It features a 6” IPS touchscreen with resolutions up to 2560x1440, and includes Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, Hall effect analogues, macro buttons, and a 6000mAh battery, all within a compact 8.42 x 3.3 x 0.55 in a #handheld frame weighing 350g.
[UPDATE} Screen mapping is supported in the Pocket S. To enable it you must first load the game and the option will be on the overlay software. Apologies for missing this, it was not apparent at the time of us testing it. I have added a note in the review as well.
You can read a text version of this review on our blog at go.droix.co.uk/eo6fss
0:00 Coming up in this AYANEO Pocket S review
0:23 Unboxing the AYANEO Pocket S
0:45 AYANEO Pocket S Overview
1:49 AYANEO Pocket S Technical Specifications
2:23 Battery life, fan noise and thermals
2:43 OS, AYA Home and AYA Space overview
3:41 AYANEO Pocket S vs AYN Odin 2 benchmarks
5:12 Benchmark Summary
6:22 Android gaming (with Valhallas Call song)
9:08 Emulation performance (with Adrenaline Drift song)
12:43 Final thoughts with more gameplay footage
13:53 Which one would you buy? Comment below
14:11 5% off the AYANEO Pocket S
14:39 Like & Subscribe
Music used in this video:
Gameplay footage music created using udio.com
Beneath the Surface - South London HiFi
Sunrise Drive - South London HiFi
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Screen mapping is supported in the Pocket S. To enable it you must first load the game and the option will be on the overlay software. Apologies for missing this, it was not apparent at the time of us testing it. I have added a note in the video and description and updated our blog review as well.
@droiX_Store what RAM models are the Odin2 and the Pocket S that are shown in the video? Does the Ram make much of a difference?
I would have to check when back in the office on Tuesday which amount of RAM was on the Odin 2. If I remember right the Pocket S was the 16GB RAM version. Extra RAM is always good, though Android is pretty good for RAM management. 12GB vs 16GB for example may make a small difference for loading games but I don't think you would notice much.
great music sir!!!!
thanks! check out www.udio.com/ where we made them
What is the frame rate of the ayaneo pocket s screen?
Now that we have the Odin2 mini coming out we might all have to go back and revisit our videos. The mini LED will make or break it
Yeah we will do a comparison when we get our hands on it.
already canceld my preorder on pocket s it was the top model cost me 710 euro instead preodered the odin2 mini pro because its small i hated the odin2 sold it already was too chunky for me
Yea it's not that impressive.
@@GAz0Line Odin 2 mini is smaller but a slight bit chunkier than the odin 2
The GPU from Pocket S have stability issue, you can check it with 3dmark extreme life stress test. Odin 2 is more stable then it.
Another great vid but man that music @6:30 was just too much. I know you can't please everyone but its 3AM here lol!!!
Thanks for the feedback. Everyone has different tastes which is why we change the style of music for each song. Personally I like most music apart from country and classical :) You have first choice for one of the songs style in our next video which will be the GPD WIN MAX 2 2024. (We have one before that but it is already finished editing). Let me know and I will get busy with Udio.com!
And if anyone would like to suggest the style of music for the second song, add your suggestions here!
@@DroiX_Store i took it as "maybe turn the music down by a little when inserting into video in post"
Yeah it could be that :) I will level out the music a bit lower next time. Thanks. The offers still stands for the music choices though!
@@DroiX_Storei responded but now my comment is gone. Maybe it didnt like the link to the song. But any Leo’s “the wolf” is a great song. Also i hope my comment came over as lighthearted as intended.
At 9:08 , that is insane input delay on the d-pad! Not sure if that has to do with the handheld, or the emulator settings, but it's painful to watch...
It might be the game or the emulator, I never noticed it to be honest. I am often viewing on the camera monitor while playing, as the angle of the handheld isn't always easy to see, so I am used to playing with small delays.
Is it worth getting Odin 2 if you already a switch or vita ?
Depends what you want to do on it. If you have a vita then yes. If you have a Switch then it depends on which Android games and emulators you want to play.
@@DroiX_Store just really want to play ps2 games and some older games like Dreamcast Super Nintendo and 64 etc or would a retroid pocket 4 pro be a better choice
@@christianguevara6459 The Retroid Pocket 4 Pro will do these systems as well. For this I would say it comes down to the design of the handheld, price etc.
About the the price I’m thinking of either the retroid pocket 4 or odin 1 pro trying to decide which one is better
@@christianguevara6459 The Odin 1 is the weaker of the Retroid Pocket 4 and 4 Pro. I would go with the Retroid Pocket 4 Pro for a bit of future proofing as well
For the 1080 p version what do think the screen on time will be ? Also , are there any gpu drivers available for this chopset ? Yuzu is discontinued but how does does the performance of yuzu on this comapred woth the odin 2 ? Thank you
The 1080P may have better battery life as its working less than than 1440P drawing more graphics. Hard to say for sure though until we have the actual device. We mention in the video that the performance for the games that had small lags on the Odin 2 were smoother on the Pocket S. But for higher demanding games you wont see a massive improvement.
Its a difficult question to answer without tedting both back to back, tho i can say its probably less than youd expect. Early testing is showing that the panel is actually really efficient
It does have an on screen button mapper. You need to be in-game to access it.
All the other CZcamsrs have been using it and showing it.
I will check again when back in the office on Monday. I am sure I checked while during a game but I might have missed it. Thanks for letting me know. I will make a short separate video showing it and add a note to the video if its working.
what game is that2:00
That game is called soul knight the developer is chilli room they have really good free games, I'll recommend you soul knight and otherworld leyends.
Soul Knight
@@DroiX_Store thank u
The BGM on this is giving me a headache
Any particular part of the music? We are experimenting with AI to do something different rather than saying "X games runs great" etc so we appreciate all feedback on this.
Ayaneo Pocket S is DOA, as it reaches the price of the Steam Deck.
Odin 2 is still king...unless someone can make a better and cheaper or the same price system. Sh1tty thumbsticks like this one has no chance.
I think it's just preference wise rn
just buy samsung 24 ultra or red magic 9 pro. attache gamepad.. there u go. android handheld that can make a call take a vdeo. with larger screen. u still want handhelds? buy steam deck ally or legion go. dont even know why these thing exist.
Ayn Odin 2 pro 12/ 256 = 340euros
Samsung Ultra 12/256 = 1 469 euros + good controller 120 euros
Red Magic 9 pro 12/256 750- 800 euros + controller 120 euros
You see now ?
@@monsieurm3561 when u owned odin... Do still need phones??
Odin+smartphones = $$$???
Smartphones+joypad = less money
@@mohdfirdaus7536 Galaxy s22 278 euros
Odin + Galaxy s22= 618 euros
You Can play long time with a smartphone, the heat kill your performance , your batteries is die in 3 hours
@mohdfirdaus7536 or you know, just dont go for a top of the line phone, the controller itself cost half the price of these devices, and the price jump even from the plus to the ultra is more than these device costs.