AYANEO 2S vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 360
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.
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
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
| Spec | AYANEO 2S | Samsung Galaxy Book4 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 680 g | 1.65 kg |
| Material | Aluminum alloy chassis | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 264.5 x 105.5 x 36.1 mm | 356.3 x 229.0 x 14.9 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 1 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | — | 2 |
| Memory | ||
| Storage options | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD, 2 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | 2-7 hours (game dependent) | Up to 14 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 50.25 Wh | 68 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 15.6 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X touch 2-in-1 |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x (7500 MT/s) | 16 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 8-core CPU, RDNA 3 (12 CUs) integrated GPU | 16-core (6P+8E+2LPE) |
| Chipset | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (Zen 4, 8-core / 16-thread, up to 5.1 GHz) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | — | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
| Touch Bar | — | |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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