AYANEO 2S vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360
The Verdict
These are fundamentally different devices serving distinct purposes. The AYANEO 2S is a handheld gaming PC with a 7-inch display, 680g weight, and AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor designed for portable gaming at 1920x1200 resolution with 60Hz refresh rate. Battery life ranges from 2-7 hours depending on workload, which is typical for its gaming focus. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 is a premium 16-inch convertible laptop weighing 1.66kg, featuring an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H, Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen at 2880x1800 with 120Hz refresh, and 15-hour battery life. Performance-wise, the Intel Core Ultra chips match or exceed AMD's Ryzen 7 7840U in productivity tasks, though the AYANEO's dedicated RDNA 3 GPU excels at gaming. The Samsung offers superior display technology, better portability for a full laptop, Thunderbolt support, and significantly longer battery life. The AYANEO provides better value if gaming portability is your priority at $899 versus the Samsung's $1749.99 premium positioning. Choose the AYANEO for handheld gaming supremacy, or the Samsung if you need a versatile productivity machine with excellent multimedia capabilities. These products don't directly compete, making a true verdict difficult.
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 Pro 360 if…
- →Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- →Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- →Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
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 Pro 360
Pros
- Beautiful 3K AMOLED 120Hz touchscreen with S Pen support
- Remarkably thin at 12.8 mm for a 16-inch convertible
- Versatile 360-degree hinge for tablet and tent modes
- Strong battery life from 76 Wh cell
Cons
- Heavy to use as a tablet at 1.66 kg
- No discrete GPU for creative or gaming workloads
- Soldered RAM limits future upgrades
- S Pen included but lacks charging or Bluetooth features
Full Specifications
| Spec | AYANEO 2S | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Pro 360 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 680 g | 1.66 kg |
| Material | Aluminum alloy chassis | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 264.5 x 105.5 x 36.1 mm | 355.4 x 252.2 x 12.8 mm |
| Ports | ||
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| Microsd | — | |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| HDMI | — | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| 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 15 hours |
| Capacity | 50.25 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 7 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 |
| 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 cores |
| 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 |
| Expandable storage | — | |
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | — | |
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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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