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AYANEO 2S vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360

Updated Apr 2026laptops
AYANEO 2S
AYANEO
AYANEO 2S
$899
8.3/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
$1,349
8.1/10

The Verdict

These are fundamentally different devices serving distinct purposes. The AYANEO 2S is a handheld gaming PC with a 7-inch display, weighing just 680g, built around AMD's Ryzen 7 7840U processor with RDNA 3 graphics. It delivers impressive gaming performance in a portable form factor, supporting up to 32GB RAM and 2TB storage, though battery life ranges from 2-7 hours depending on workload intensity. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 is a traditional 15.6-inch 2-in-1 laptop convertible weighing 1.65kg, powered by Intel's Core Ultra 7 155H with 16 cores. It prioritizes productivity with a 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED touchscreen, offers up to 14 hours battery life, includes two Thunderbolt ports, and provides the full laptop experience with keyboard and trackpad. Performance-wise, both handle Windows 11 competently, but the AYANEO excels at gaming while the Samsung targets professional work. The AYANEO costs $450 less, making it exceptional value for gaming enthusiasts willing to accept limited battery endurance. The Samsung justifies its $1349 price through superior portability for productivity, vastly longer battery life, and a legitimate 2-in-1 experience. Choose the AYANEO if gaming portability matters most; select the Samsung if you need a reliable convertible laptop for work and daily computing.

ValueAYANEO 2S
BatteryBook4 360
DisplayBook4 360
PerformanceAYANEO 2S
portabilityAYANEO 2S

Who Should Buy

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

Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 if…

  • Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
  • Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
  • Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration

Category Scores

AYANEO 2S
Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
Value
9.1
7.4
Battery
5.5
9.0
Display
7.5
8.8
Performance
8.9
8.4
portability
9.2
7.8

Pros & Cons

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

Samsung Galaxy Book4 360

Pros

  • Versatile 360-degree 2-in-1 design with touch AMOLED
  • Samsung S Pen stylus supported for note-taking
  • Excellent Samsung Galaxy ecosystem integration
  • Good 14-hour battery life for a convertible
  • Sleek aluminum build at reasonable weight

Cons

  • FHD+ resolution looks soft on a 15.6-inch screen
  • No SD card reader
  • RAM and SSD soldered — no upgrade path
  • Hinge adds weight vs. a comparable clamshell
  • No discrete GPU option

Full Specifications

SpecAYANEO 2SSamsung Galaxy Book4 360
SoftwareWindows 11Windows 11 Home
Body
Weight680 g1.65 kg
MaterialAluminum alloy chassisAluminum
Dimensions264.5 x 105.5 x 36.1 mm356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm
Ports
USB-C ports21
Microsd
Headphone Jack
HDMI1
USB-A ports2
SD card
Thunderbolt ports2
Memory
Storage options512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD
Battery
Battery life2-7 hours (game dependent)Up to 14 hours mixed use
Capacity50.25 Wh68 Wh
Display
Size7 inches15.6 inches
TypeIPS LCDFHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1
Resolution1920 x 12001920 x 1080
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)400400
Processor
RAM16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s)16 GB LPDDR5x
Cores8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU16-core (6P+8E+2LPE)
ChipsetAMD Ryzen 7 7840U (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz)Intel Core Ultra 7 155H
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.2
Storage
SSD512 GB NVMe
Expandable storage
Keyboard
Backlit
Touch Bar

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