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AYANEO 3
AYANEO 3 is the modular 7-inch 1080p Windows handheld: HX 370 or 8840U, up to 35W, 49Wh, optional OLED 144Hz / 800 nits or LCD VRR, 690g with standard modules.
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensed$699 start and HX 370 core split come from AYANEO’s launch article, accessed 2026-09-19.
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Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
In short
AYANEO 3 is the modular 7-inch 1080p Windows handheld: HX 370 or 8840U, up to 35W, 49Wh, optional OLED 144Hz / 800 nits or LCD VRR, 690g with standard modules. Buy it for swappable controller modules. Skip it if you want SteamOS as shipped or a single locked Ally/Deck SKU.
Who it is for
- Windows buyers who want AYANEO’s modular controller system (standard / touchpad / fighting modules) on a 7-inch 1080p handheld.
- People comparing HX 370 (up to 35W) against Z1 Extreme / Z2 Extreme sheets without mixing those APUs.
- Shoppers who specifically want the OLED 144Hz / 800-nit option or the LCD VRR / FreeSync option — they are different sold screens.
Who should skip it
- SteamOS-first buyers. AYANEO 3 is a Windows handheld with AYASpace 3.0. Edition (Home vs Pro) is not printed on the spec block we accessed.
- People who want a single locked storage/RAM SKU. The family lists four memory+SSD pairs.
- Buyers who need a published gameplay-hour curve. AYANEO prints 49Wh, not a 3–12 hour table.
- Nintendo-first players.
Key differentiators
- Modular controllers: standard, optional touchpad, optional fighting module. Standard module is included; others are store extras.
- Two official 7-inch 1080p screens: OLED up to 144Hz / 800 nits, or LCD 120Hz VRR / 500 nits / FreeSync Premium.
- HX 370 or 8840U; performance up to 35W; LPDDR5X-7500; 49Wh; 65W PD + bypass charging.
- Dual USB4 + OCuLink 64Gbps + dual six-axis gyros + two rear buttons.
Caveats
- This hub treats HX 370 + OLED as the flagship reading. 8840U and LCD are sibling configs — say which one.
- Trackpads are an optional module, not on the included standard module. First-table `trackpads` says that.
- Windows edition is unpublished on the spec block. Do not invent Windows 11 Home.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested AYANEO 3. 800-nit / 35W / $699 rows are OEM claims.
Handheld-category specs
Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 or AMD Ryzen 7 8840U. Launch copy: HX 370 is 4 Zen 5 + 8 Zen 5c (12 cores / 24 threads). | AYANEO 3 product page; AYANEO launch articleThis hub’s flagship sentences are HX 370 unless a sentence says 8840U. |
| GPU | Integrated AMD graphics on HX 370 / 8840U. CU count is not printed on the product spec block we accessed. | AYANEO 3 product page |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Up to 35W (Performance row on the product spec block) | AYANEO 3 product page |
| RAM | LPDDR5X 7500 MT/s. Sold combinations: 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB paired with storage SKUs below. | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Storage | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0. Combinations listed: 16GB+512GB, 32GB+1TB, 64GB+2TB, 64GB+4TB | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Expandable storage | microSD (SD 4.0, up to 300MB/s claimed) plus the replaceable 2280 SSD | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Display size | 7-inch borderless high-refresh touch (16:9) | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Display type | OLED or LCD depending on SKU. Both are 1080p touch “mirror” / borderless panels. | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Display resolution | 1920 × 1080 (315 PPI listed on both OLED and LCD rows) | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Refresh rate | OLED: 60 / 90 / 120 / 144Hz options. LCD: 120 / 60Hz with VRR / AMD FreeSync Premium. | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | OLED: 800 nits maximum global. LCD: 500 nits maximum global. | AYANEO 3 product pageManufacturer nits claims, not measured outdoor readings. |
| HDR / color (OEM) | OLED: 150% sRGB volume, 110% DCI-P3. LCD: 100% sRGB; 7ms. HDR mode name (HDR10) is not printed on the spec block. | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Controls | Master Controller 2.0; RGB Hall joysticks 250Hz; limited Hall-effect triggers 250Hz with linear / micro-action lock; detachable/swappable ABXY; D-pad on standard module | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Trackpads | None on the included standard module. Optional Touchpad Joystick Module is a separate store set. | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Gyro / motion | Dual six-axis gyroscopes | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Haptics | Magnetic suspension motor (linear and rotor modes; GuliKit collaboration on the product page) | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Rear / grip buttons | Two rear buttons (customizable shortcuts / macros) | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Battery capacity | 49Wh | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Battery life (OEM) | Hours-of-gameplay not published on the product spec block (accessed 2026-09-19) | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Charging (OEM) | 65W USB-C PD; bypass charging supported | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Operating system | Windows handheld with AYASpace 3.0. Home vs Pro edition is not printed on the spec block we accessed. | AYANEO 3 product page; AYANEO launch article |
| Store / ecosystem | Windows storefronts + AYASpace 3.0. Not SteamOS as the shipped OS. | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Weight | 690g with standard modules installed | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Dimensions | 289.8 × 115 × 22.4 mm (grip area 34.8 mm) | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Chassis / form | Integrated grips with removable controller modules. Colors: Starry Black, Sky White, Retro Power. | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Finishes | Starry Black; Sky White; Retro Power | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Cooling | Triple copper pipes + copper sheet (7093 mm² listed); 29062 mm² fin area; large PC turbo fan; graphene patches; bypass charging called out as a heat path | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Ports | 2× USB4 40Gbps with DP 1.4; 1× OCuLink 64Gbps; microSD; 3.5mm jack | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | Wi-Fi (generation not numbered on the spec block) + Bluetooth 5.3 | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Speakers / audio | HyperSound 2.0 panoramic large-cavity dual speakers | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Dock / TV output | DisplayPort 1.4 over USB4. OCuLink is an eGPU path, not a TV dock SKU. | AYANEO 3 product page |
| US MSRP (launch) | Starting at $699 (AYANEO official launch article) | AYANEO launch article (Starting at $699)Config prices move. Re-check store.ayaneo.com. |
| Price band | Flagship Windows handheld (from $699) | Derived from $699 start |
| Announced | Official launch 24 January 2025 (AYANEO article) | AYANEO launch article |
| Availability | Current flagship on ayaneo.com / store.ayaneo.com (accessed 2026-09-19) | AYANEO 3 product page |
AYANEO 3 extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Controller modules | Standard module included. Touchpad and fighting modules sold separately as a set. Fighting module does not support reverse installation. | AYANEO 3 product page |
| OLED vs LCD SKU | OLED: 144/120/90/60Hz, 800 nits, 150% sRGB volume / 110% DCI-P3. LCD: 120/60Hz VRR FreeSync, 500 nits, 100% sRGB, 7ms. | AYANEO 3 product page |
| OCuLink | 64Gbps maximum bandwidth for discrete-GPU docks (accessory path) | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Fingerprint | Power button integrated fingerprint recognition | AYANEO 3 product page |
| Hardware keyboard-mouse mode | Dedicated protocol-switch button; usable in BIOS per the product page | AYANEO 3 product page |
| HX 370 core split | Launch article: 4 Zen 5 + 8 Zen 5c, 12 cores / 24 threads. 8840U: 8 cores / 16 threads. | AYANEO launch article |
| Not Pocket S2 | Pocket S2 is `/handhelds/ayaneo-pocket-s2/` — Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 Android, 6.3-inch 1440p, 8000/10000mAh. This page is 7-inch Windows. | AYANEO Pocket S2 product spec |
Overview
AYANEO 3 is a modular 7-inch Windows handheld. Official rows: HX 370 or 8840U, up to 35W, LPDDR5X-7500, 7-inch 1080p OLED or LCD, 49Wh, 65W PD + bypass, dual USB4 + OCuLink, 690g with standard modules, AYASpace 3.0.
We have not bench-tested this unit.
Display
| AYANEO’s words | OLED SKU | LCD SKU |
|---|---|---|
| Size / res | 7” 1920×1080 touch | 7” 1920×1080 touch |
| Refresh | 60 / 90 / 120 / 144Hz | 120 / 60Hz + VRR / FreeSync |
| Brightness | 800 nits max global | 500 nits max global |
| Color | 150% sRGB vol / 110% DCI-P3 | 100% sRGB; 7ms |
SoC, RAM, and storage
| AYANEO’s words | AYANEO 3 |
|---|---|
| CPU | HX 370 (12c/24t in launch copy) or 8840U (8c/16t) |
| TDP | Up to 35W |
| RAM | LPDDR5X-7500 (16 / 32 / 64GB) |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB / 4TB 2280 PCIe 4.0 |
| Battery | 49Wh; hours unpublished |
Controls
Hall joysticks 250Hz, limited Hall triggers 250Hz with travel lock, detachable ABXY, dual gyros, magnetic-suspension haptics, two rear buttons. Standard module has no trackpad.
Battery and charging
49Wh. 65W PD. Bypass charging. No OEM gameplay-hour row.
OS and dock
Windows + AYASpace 3.0. DP 1.4 over USB4. OCuLink is a discrete-GPU accessory path.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | AYANEO 3 | Xbox Ally X | Steam Deck OLED |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows + AYASpace | Windows 11 Home | SteamOS 3 |
| Panel | 7” 1080p OLED or LCD | 7” 1080p 120Hz 500 nits | 7.4” 800p OLED 90Hz |
| TDP | Up to 35W | Not published | 4–15W |
| Battery | 49Wh | 80Wh | 50Wh |
| Trackpads | Optional module | None | Dual 32.5mm |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
$699 starting, official launch article. Re-check store.ayaneo.com. Do not invent a single US cart for every RAM/OLED combo.
Sources
- AYANEO — AYANEO 3 product / specification page — accessed 2026-09-19
- AYANEO — official launch article (from $699) — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
OLED or LCD?
Both are official 7-inch 1080p SKUs. OLED: up to 144Hz / 800 nits. LCD: 120Hz VRR / 500 nits. Quote the sold panel.
HX 370 or 8840U?
Both are on the spec block. Flagship sentences here are HX 370 (12c/24t in the launch article). 8840U is 8c/16t.
Does it have a trackpad?
Not on the included standard module. The Touchpad Joystick Module is a paid extra. `trackpads` records that.
SteamOS or Windows?
Windows + AYASpace 3.0. Exact Home/Pro edition is not on the spec block we accessed.
What TDP does AYANEO publish?
Up to 35W on the Performance row. Do not invent a 9–30W Ally table.
How long does the battery last?
AYANEO publishes 49Wh. It does not publish a gameplay-hour range on the spec block.
Official product page: AYANEO 3. Tech specs: AYANEO 3 specs.