AMD 7840U OLED GOODNESS! AYANEO Air 1S In-Depth Review 

Haha yea! To think just a few years ago, I would have never believed we'd be where we are now.

Also, I am very glad you pointed out the hot key issue on the upper buttons. I have experienced the same. Those analog triggers are insanely smooth, aren’t they?

I had the first Air, it's so light and easy to hold. Easy to get lost in a game.

Thanks for watching :) and Agreed!

Appreciate it! Thanks for watching

SAMESIES!

yeah it's hard to choose btw this, the gpd win 4, and then the upcoming aokzoe a2 looks really sleek/similarly bezeless as the ayaneo 2s

Why is it only close and not basically IT

@@lyndongaming maybe the 5.5 screen with the bezels, basically left room for a bigger screen because some of these pc games with small text will have you squint trying to read texts on such a small screen size

@@melxb what about the Win Mini?

I'm aware that Arthur has mentioned that they are waiting on a supply of 7840U

@@ThePhawx thanks bro

Where did you hear it damages the screen?

Noted on the spec list. Can update. For benchmarks as well, I'll just go to full screen so it's easier to view. But trying to keep people engaged while benchmarks are up. I'll give it a think. Thanks!

​@ThePhawx If you shorted the overall width of the bars on the benchmark chart, you can make them thicker, allowing for a larger font on the numbers. I watch a lot of RU-vid on my phone. Even at full screen I couldn't read the numbers. I had to zoom in.

@@ThePhawx I think you're very engaging as it is, I wouldn't worry too much about that. : ) Making the content less readable to (unnecessarily) increase attention is the wrong way to go about it imho.

Hahah! Well done :)

This is a good point, so I just checked :D And no it's really hard to see in direct sunlight.

I don't think OLED is meant for direct sun light viewing. If you care about playing outside, LCD is the way to go

@@ThePhawx Thanks for the feedback! Really useful to know for a portable device.

​​@@ThePhawxhow does it compare to the screen on the ayaneo 2s, any worthwhile difference/which one would u prefer?

Thank you again!

it is indeed hard going to a smaller screen. I feel that

I have been asking them to find and source an OLED panel forever. I continue to look :D

@@ThePhawx even not an oled but if they can do screen like ayaneo devices, I would love to get new gpd win 4 for that reason. I know vibrancy of the colors can be subjective who likes do more or less but only one thing I am sad about my gpd win 4 is screen.

Because performance is objective and everything you are listing is subjective....there is no best for preference , everyone is different

@@samgoff5289 i get that and I'm sure he would bring up the subjective differences and how one still can prefer either for different reasons, but it still would be great to actually have them all side by side and go over their strengths/pros and cons of each and what one could prefer over the other depending on their preference especially now that he has used them for a while

From a performance perspective, no it isn't a worthy upgrade from Steam Deck. The only reason you'd get this device is OLED and smaller formfactor.

@@ThePhawx Thanks, this is what i mostly interested in :) Now i think thats what you said the hole video and i just dont understand it. As you multiple times said that its mostly the OLED and size that sets this device apart xD

I don't think I'm getting that model

This is limited by tdp. Improving memory bandwidth probably wouldn't do anything. Iris pro had 2x the EUs compared with the regular graphics too.

@@johnm91326There are identical SoC packages with a single difference, the iGPU lacks the eDRAM, as I said the FPS in doubled or more in some cases, TDP is not effected, the RAM modules have miniscule amounts of power draw, even desktop DDR4 fast 16GB modules use a 3watts tops, a 1GB eDRAM package would draw no more than 150mw, and for that tiny power draw max average FPS would climb 50% minimum (up to 150% in some cases), add to that much improved minimum FPS, much improved frame-times and lower input latency, it's just so much improvement for so little, see how well the one-off chip, the Intel/Vega-GPU SoC with on board HBM2 V-RAM performed, in huge part thanks to a much fatter memory pipeline, this is the best way forward for massively upgrading performance for pretty much no battery life penalty, AMD only needs to add 1GB of either eDRAM or HBM2 V-RAM to their upcoming Z2 SoC, I'd like to see a full V-RAM package eventually, but you what these tech companies are like, they like to drip feed us with improvements for maximum profits, so before we get 6GB+ LPGDDR6 V-RAM, a more modest eDRAM or HBM2 cache will do, and that will suffice to give us a 50% minimum upgrade along with all the other gaming benefits direct on-die RAM packages bring.

Yeah you should have no problems playing those games at a nice frame rate, as they’re old games

small handheld gang

Hey Kiera! I didn't test it as only my OneDock Thunderbolt works on AYA devices. Never really worked well enough on Sonnet or Razer

So, I prefer the xbox layout myself. As such I have a bias towards how it's presented and operates. I have no real issue using the device or get any fatigue, I think my only complaint is that AYASpace 2 could offer sensitivity options for the analog sticks instead of only have 3 very large options to choose from.

@@ThePhawx I don't mind the layout as much when there is a decent amount of grip or palm rest to support my pinky and ring finger somewhere. It's more of an issue for us older gamers I suppose. It's hard to weigh in on how these all feel in hand when you have to wait for an overseas preorder. I try to envision the decks grip vs the GPD Win Mini vs Win4 Pro vs the Ally vs the Ayn Neo Slide. My hands ache and head spins just thinking about all the different form factors that equal buyers remorse.

​@@tomoprime217There's a handheld specifically designed for this problem where you can screw on larger grips for that exact problem. Forgot the name since there's so many handhelds

@@TheUltimateHacker007 GPD Win Mini?

@@tomoprime217 yes that's the one. I'm sure you've seen the review tho

Roughly 4 hours at 5w

Hi! Yea I hope to review it! :)

Thank you

tyty haha :D

Blazing Chrome

Honestly very top notch. They're consistently adding and adjusting their ayaspace 2

Thank you!

On a brick of a device like the Steamdeck it feels dumb to play retro/indie games Having the smaller form factor is much much better.

these "muh gigantic screen" people have turned handhelds into tablets with controllers attached

There is no mechanism to stop the charge at 50 or 80% on the BMC, but once it hits 100%, yea that would reduce the heat

Yea man! I am really hoping Shenzhen companies can get these 256bit wide memory parts.

I know the warranty is over by then but I haven't heard about them not fixing them for a cost. That is concerning, I'll have to look into it

lol

Too late

Nope.

I also can't wait for the GPD Win Mini :D

​​@@ThePhawxadd me to the list. Being a featherweight lover, the Mini seems to have everything for me. This one has a really small screen for a Windows daily use, IMHO... Sorry Aya, OLED is nice but way on the smallish side...

I have to admit I love it as well. The OLED is killer.

Yeah the OLED screen and the small form factor is a winner

just remember that AyaNeo durability leaves much to be desired

What do you mean? My air plus is super durable

I feel you as well. Hell, I still play mostly on my Win Max 2 just because I love playing on a 10.1" screen. But some people just refuse to play on "big" handhelds

I'm actually going to start installing soon!

@@ThePhawx Nice :D

On it!. Going to try and install today.

When I look at these devices, I try to think about it from the perspective of what's available from the competition. The Air 1S is great because there is no other device like it in it's size nor with OLED. The Geek is a good buy from a 32GB ram perspective.

@@ThePhawxAlso the geek has a way bigger screen. But damn, I love oled. Ayaneo is making this hard for me lol

​@@unknown183yep wish we could have the best of both worlds

I’ve made a decision having giving some thought. I’m sold on the Geek 1S. It was a tough decision but I am able to get this and upgrade the 512GB ssd to a 4TB version still be under cutting the cost of an air 1S. Plus a bigger screen. Yeah I weighed in. That’s the one.

@@unknown183 yeah it's a hard choice the onexfly looks nice too, then the upcoming aokzoe a2 looks really clean might be my favorite yet, has the bezelless look similar to the ayaneo 2s

Yea, if this could be 6" OLED mannnn

Not really.

Sorry to hear about this experience. It will take a month at a minimum to get it serviced from them directly. Have they been keeping you updated via emails or anything?

@@ThePhawx I get emails only when I keep pushing them. Since last email I sent them it was a few days ago (4)and I've been left in the dark. I also got DHL returned 2 times in the whole process. It's very frustrating

Same. 6.5 is minimum for AAA games.

:D I feel this. I love looking at the OLED but I won't like that it's 7" minimum (that's what she said)

My ex wife said the same thing

You're crazy. 60fps is absolutely perfect. Anything more will destroy the battery and is absolutely unnecessary in portable gaming, and often times in full on gaming as well.

I wonder if I should do a quicker first impressions video and following it up with a more technical one

Idk he is the only one that goes this in depth which i like.

@@ThePhawxhe's giving bad advice. great vid

@@ThePhawx its your channel, just wanted to share some feedback from a relatively technical person. I do like hte idea of an impressions video which maybe more subjective and to the point then a follow up deep dive.

Completely agree with you. It can be too technical. I think a first impressions video followed by a "in depth" video would be beneficial.

Hello

The base model is the same price as its competitors what are you talking about?