AYANEO has just revealed their newest portable gaming device the Ayaneo Next Lite, a cost-effective alternative to the Steam Deck. Read here to learn more about the device, how it compares to the Steam Deck, and how to order it.
Ayaneo Next Lite
Starts at 299 USD
The handheld device was officially revealed on their website and is going to have a starting price of $299. According to them, the Next Lite is a "value-for-money" product that inherits the "high-end design and texture of the flagship AYANEO NEXT" so that they could provide users more players with a "smooth gaming experiences."
The Next Lite aims to promote the widespread adoption of advanced features found in high-end flagship devices while being affordable for more consumers. As such the device operates on HoloISO, a customized version of Valve's official SteamOS. The unofficial OS was described was said attempt to "bring the Steam Deck's SteamOS Holo redistribution into a generic, installable format, and provide a close-to-official SteamOS experience."
Steam Deck Comparison
The Next Lite boasts some specs that least compete with the Steam Deck, featuring a seven-inch 800p screen, a 15AMD processor, and a 47Wh battery—comparable to the battery size of the $549 Steam Deck OLED model and superior to the $256 model.
However, in terms of graphics, the Steam Deck outshines the Next Lite, given that the latter utilizes either an AMD Ryzen 5 4500U or Ryzen 7 4800U, both of which are four-year-old processors and cannot match the superior graphics of the RDNA2 of the Steam Deck.
Ayaneo Next Lite Features
The Next Lite is equipped with Hall-sensing big joysticks, offering an extended range of motion. It features a dual copper heat pipe cooling system, which enhances heat dissipation and contributes to a smoother gaming experience.
With a six-axis gyroscope, ergonomic grip, and 16GB of RAM, the NextLite ensures optimal performance. The device features an integrated M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 interface, that supports a maximum 8TB SSD storage. It is also equipped with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 wireless connectivity. Moreover, users have the option to choose from three available colors:
● Pastel Blue
● Bright Blue
● Jet Black
Next Lite in Action
Unfortunately, the company has yet to fully demonstrate the device in action, but glimpses of gameplay and features can be observed in their official YouTube video.
The company has announced that the Next Lite will be available to order by the end of this month, January, and shipments are expected to be dispatched before Chinese New Year, February 10th, 2024.
Source:
Ayaneo Next Lite Product Page
