Ayaneo Air 1S Ultra Claimed to Be Thinnest and Lightest AMD Phoenix Handheld Yet
Handheld gaming PC specialist Ayaneo has launched what is likely to be some of the thinnest and lightest AMD Phoenix handhelds ever.new Ayaneo Air 1S Packed with some impressive and compelling sonic specs, it’s only 21.6 mm (0.9 inches) thick and weighs just 450 g (0.99 lbs). Additionally, the headlining Ayaneo Air 1S Ultra is a limited edition, even thinner and lighter at 18mm (0.7 inches) thick and 405g (0.89 pounds). Sure, those specs sound very portable, perhaps even pocketable, but the screen he said will be less than a smartphone in 2023, at just 5.5 inches.
Ayaneo has launched a new Air 1S model via Indiegogo and has also shared a product page and a pre-order page so there’s plenty of specs to ponder over as well as pricing, with pre-orders starting July 11th. I understand this.
I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures and maybe even seen the embedded video, but I think the spec sheet is invaluable to cement your expectations of the Ayaneo Air 1S. .
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screen |
5.5 inch 1080p OLED screen (185% sRGB) |
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processor |
AMD Ryzen 7 7840U |
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memory |
16 or 32 GB LPDDR5X |
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depository |
512GB to 4TB M.2 2280 SSD |
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Connectivity |
2x USB4, 3.5mm headphones, TF card slot, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2 |
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Control |
2 Hall sensor analog sticks, D-pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, Hall triggers, dual 6-axis gyroscopes, vibration |
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battery |
10,050mAh (38Wh) |
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Physical |
224 x 89.5 x 21.6 mm (18 mm ultra), 450 g (405 g ultra) |
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OS |
Windows 11 |
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Pricing |
$899 to $1,259 |
Early bird pricing saves you up to $150 off the prices listed in the table above.
The new Ayaneo Air 1S model is powered by one of the increasingly popular AMD Phoenix processors, offering a powerful core combination that makes it attractive for gaming portables.of Ryzen 7 7840U Used here are 8 Zen 4 cores (16 threads) and 12 RDNA 3 graphics CUs (aka Radeon 780M graphics). This is a configuration very similar to the AMD Z1 Extreme chip in the Asus ROG Ally.
Refocusing on Ayaneo’s slim/lightweight boast, the new Air 1S and ROG Ally are both significantly smaller than the popular Steam Deck. However, the Ayaneo model is certainly the most portable as it is 56 mm (2.2 inches) smaller and 22 mm (0.9 inches) smaller in depth than the Asus device. The devices are nearly identical at around 21mm thick (although the Ultra is better at 18mm). However, Ayaneo’s competitors should not forget that he has a 7-inch display.
Another important factor in portability is weight. The AyaNeo Air 1S weighs just 450g (405g for the Ultra model), compared to 608g for the Asus ROG Ally and 669g for the Steam Deck.
It’s a bit odd that Ayaneo has a standard Air 1S and a limited edition Ultra model, but the latter is significantly thinner and lighter. Potential buyers are advised to check out our independent reviews to see what’s wrong with the otherwise identical but thinner/lighter Air 1S Ultra model. The first Ayaneo Air 1S devices are expected to ship in early August.
