AYANEO AIR 1S Ultra Thin&Light console weights only 405g, packs Ryzen 7 7840U
AYANEO’s new handheld console is set to go back to the roots of handheld gaming, by combining the best hardware with a light and thin design. This might be one of the first Ryzen 7000 consoles to fit into a pocket.
The company has just unveiled two systems based on the same AMD hardware, offering a wide range of models to choose from. AYANEO has introduced the AIR 1S and AIR 1S Ultra-Thin & Light versions. Let’s delve into the shared specifications of both systems.
The 1S series is equipped with the Ryzen 7 7840U Zen4 Phoenix processor, boasting 8 cores and a boost clock speed of up to 5.1 GHz. While the company has not disclosed the complete details, it is worth mentioning that it can operate efficiently within the 5W to 25W range.
AIR 1S Power, Source: AYANEO
AYANEO 1S incorporates LPDDR5X memory onboard, although the exact speed has not been confirmed by the company. There are two memory options available: 16GB for the base model and 32GB for all other variants.
Notably, AYANEO has managed to fit a large M.2 2280 SSD into this compact system, providing gamers with a broader selection of storage upgrades compared to Ally’s and Deck’s standard M.2 2230 SSDs. Users who prefer a hassle-free experience can choose from storage capacities of 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, and even 4TB.
AIR 1S Features, Source: AYANEO
Both systems from AYANEO feature an AMOLED 5.5-inch display. With a pixel density of 404 PPI and a resolution of 1920×1080, one can expect excellent color reproduction, given the display’s 99% DCI-P3 coverage. However, it is important to note that the peak brightness is 350 nits.
The most noteworthy aspect of the 1S series is its compact size and lightweight design. The standard 1S model weighs 450g and has a thickness of only 21.6 mm. It comes with a 38Wh (10050 mAh) battery. Additionally, there is an even lighter Ultra-Thin variant weighing 405g and measuring 1.8 cm in thickness. However, this variant features a reduced battery capacity of 28Wh (7350 mAh) and is only available with 32GB of memory and 2TB of storage.
AIR 1S Ultra Thin & Light Edition, Source: AYANEO
Regarding pricing, the console will be initially offered at a lower price during the crowdfunding period, with a discount ranging from $100 to $150 compared to the retail price. However, we advise against preordering hardware, especially devices that have not undergone thorough testing. Therefore, we will only provide information on the final retail price.
AIR 1S Pricing, Source: AYANEO
The base version, featuring 16GB of memory and 512GB of storage, will be priced at $899. Users have the option to upgrade memory and storage for a reasonable additional cost, with a mere $30 increase for the 1TB to 2TB storage upgrade. The most feature packed model with “Retro Power” styling comes with 32GB memory and 4TB of storage, which costs $1,259.
AYANEO has announced that the crowdfunding campaign will commence on July 11th.
| Handheld Gaming Consoles | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VideoCardz | AYANEO 1S | AYANEO 1S Ultra Thin | ASUS ROG Ally | Valve Steam Deck |
| Picture |  |  |  |  |
| Architecture | AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 | AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 | AMD Zen4 & RDNA3 | AMD Zen2 & RDNA2 |
| APU | Ryzen 7 7840U 8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz | Ryzen 7 7840U 8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz | Ryzen Z1 Extreme 8C/16T up to 5.1 GHz Ryzen Z1 6C/12T up to 4.9 GHz | AMD Van Gogh 4C/8T up to 3.5 GHz |
| SoC GPU | Radeon 780M 12 CU up to 2.7 GHz | Radeon 780M 12 CU up to 2.7 GHz | AMD iGPU 12CU @ 2.7 GHz 4CU @ 2.5 GHz | AMD iGPU 8CU @ 1.6 GHz |
| SoC TDP | 5W-25 (?) | TBC | 9-30W | 4-15W |
| External GPU | – | – | ROG XG Mobile (up to RTX 4090) | Not officially |
| Memory Capacity | 16/32 GB LPDDR5X | 32GB LPDDD5X | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 | 16GB LPDDR5-5500 |
| Storage Capacity | 512GB/1TB/2TB/4TB | 2TB | 512GB/256GB | 256GB/512GB SSD 64GB eMMC |
| Storage Type | M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2280 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 4×4 | M.2 NVMe 2230 SSD PCIe 3×4 eMMC PCIe Gen2x1 |
| Display | 5.5″ 1920×1080, 60Hz, 350 nits, AMOLED | 5.5″ 1920×1080, 60Hz, 350 nits, AMOLED | 7″ 1920×1080, 120Hz (VRR), 500 nits, 7ms | 7″ 1280×800, 60Hz |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6E, BT 5.2 | WiFi 6E, BT 5.2 | Wi-Fi AX, BT 5.2 | Wi-Fi AC, BT 5 |
| Battery | 28 Wh, 7350 mAh | 38 Wh, 10050 mAh | 40 Whr, 4S1P, 4-cell Li-ion | 40 Whr |
| Weight | 450 g | 405 g | 608 g | 669 g |
| Dimensions | 22.4 x 8.9 x 21.6 cm | 22.4 x 8.9 x 1.8 cm | 28.0 x 11.3 x 3.9 cm | 29.8 x 11.7 x 4.9 cm |
| OS | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Windows 11 | Steam OS/Win 11 |
| Retail Price | $899 (16G+512GB) $1,099 (32G+1TB) $1,129 (32G+2TB) $1,179 (32G+4TB) $1,259 (16G+512GB) | $1,129 | $699/€799 (Z1E+16G+512GB) $599/€699 (Z1+16G+256GB) | $649/€679 (16G+512GB) $529/€549 (16G+256GB) $399/€419 (16G+64GB) |
| Release Date | July 2023 | July 2023 | Q3 2023 June 13th, 2023 | February 2022 |
Source: AYANEO