Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro vs AYANEO 2S
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro and AYANEO 2S sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The AYANEO 2S is the cheaper of the two at $899 versus $1,999, a difference of about $1,100. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro stands out for m5 pro: 18-core cpu with super cores, 4x ai performance vs m4, while AYANEO 2S is praised for ryzen 7 7840u with rdna 3 gpu delivers powerful handheld gaming performance. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro if…
- →M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- →Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- →Up to 24 hours battery life
Buy the AYANEO 2S if…
- →Ryzen 7 7840U with RDNA 3 GPU delivers powerful handheld gaming performance
- →Premium aluminum build quality feels significantly better than plastic
- →Up to 32 GB RAM and 2 TB storage for maximum flexibility
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro
Pros
- M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- Up to 24 hours battery life
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip
- Starts at 1TB storage
Cons
- $1999 starting price
- No touchscreen
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
AYANEO 2S
Pros
- Ryzen 7 7840U with RDNA 3 GPU delivers powerful handheld gaming performance
- Premium aluminum build quality feels significantly better than plastic
- Up to 32 GB RAM and 2 TB storage for maximum flexibility
- Two USB-C ports allow charging while using external accessories
- Hall-effect joysticks for drift-free controls over time
Cons
- $899 starting price is very expensive for a handheld
- 680 g is heavy for extended handheld sessions
- 60Hz display is behind ROG Ally's 120Hz
- Windows 11 is not optimized for handheld gaming
- Limited brand recognition and after-sales support compared to ASUS or Valve
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro | AYANEO 2S |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 680 g |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum alloy chassis |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 22.1 x 1.55 cm | 264.5 x 105.5 x 36.1 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | — |
| SD card | — | |
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | — |
| USB-C ports | — | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | 2-7 hours (game dependent) |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 50.25 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 7 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 1920 x 1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | — |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | — | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
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