AYANEO Air Plus
SpecRater 51/100AYANEO · Windows · released 2023-06-01 · $729
The compact AMOLED. A vivid 6-inch OLED in a light 450g body at a friendlier price than most AYANEOs. A great small-format pick; performance and battery are modest.
Check current price →At $729, the AYANEO Air Plus is at the lowest price we've tracked — a good time to buy.
Based on 2 price observations we've recorded · price last verified 2026-07-01.
Where the AYANEO Air Plus stands out — and where it doesn't
Measured against the current handheld field, not the spec sheet alone.
- Portability: is lighter and comfier to hold than most.
- Battery: has shorter battery life than most rivals.
Best for people who prioritise a light, comfortable handheld. Think twice if has shorter battery life than most rivals, look elsewhere.
Score breakdown
| Performance | 50/100 |
|---|---|
| Battery | 13/100 |
| Display | 64/100 |
| Value | 36/100 |
| Software | 70/100 |
| Portability | 91/100 |
| Build | 90/100 |
Full specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Chip (APU/SoC) | AMD Ryzen 7 7840U (Radeon 780M) |
| Graphics | Radeon 780M |
| RAM | 16GB LPDDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 512GB · microSD expandable |
| Display | |
| Screen | 6" OLED |
| Resolution | 1920x1080 · 367 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Battery & physical | |
| Battery | 46.2Wh · ~3.5h typical play |
| Weight | 450g |
| Thickness | 22mm |
| Controls & connectivity | |
| Hall-effect sticks | Yes |
| Gyro aiming | Yes |
| Ports | USB4, USB-C, microSD |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Software | |
| Operating system | Windows 11 |
| Released | 2023-06-01 |
Worth the upgrade?
A bit more money buys a meaningfully better device:
- MSI Claw 8 AI+ — +$170 · Battery +75, Performance +25, Value +17, Build +10 · trade-off: Portability -36, Display -9
- ROG Xbox Ally X — +$270 · Battery +63, Performance +38, Build +10, Value +6 · trade-off: Portability -46, Display -4
AYANEO Air Plus — frequently asked questions
Is the AYANEO Air Plus good for battery life?
Its battery rating is below average for a handheld — roughly 3.5 hours in moderate play. Capping the framerate extends that meaningfully.
Is the AYANEO Air Plus powerful enough for AAA games?
On performance it scores 50/100, about average for the current field. It's better suited to indie, older or less demanding games at comfortable settings.
Is the AYANEO Air Plus worth the price at $729?
On value it rates 36/100 (about average). You're paying a premium — worth it only if its standout strengths match your priorities.
Is now a good time to buy the AYANEO Air Plus?
At $729, the AYANEO Air Plus is at the lowest price we've tracked — a good time to buy.
Score computed with our published methodology, relative to all current handhelds. Specs sourced from manufacturer data; price verified 2026-07-01. Spotted an error? Tell us and we'll fix it. Compare this device against others in the decision tool.