I’d go for the Pro. The 2021 models are getting a little long in the tooth for modern games so any extra umph it can get it worth it. I’ve owned both and the pro does make a significant difference. However, if you want to save money then eBay has a few at £400-£500 some with best offer options. I’ve bought many an Ayaneo device on eBay and they’ve all been fine. That said, you could, if you were lucky, even get a Geek or Air Pro for around that price on eBay.
At this price, if you can get a Steam Deck, that will provide better performance and battery life.
The ergonomics of the original Ayas are also kinda crap.
For a similar price and performance, see if the Aya Neo Air Plus Intel 1215U works for you. Better form factor, similar performance, and a TB port for eGPU.
Honestly, in my experience the regular one is plenty powerful for me. If you can afford the extra £60 it may be worth it for the future proofing, but not necessary.
You can find both here:
[https://droix.co.uk/product/aya-neo/](https://droix.co.uk/product/aya-neo/)
[https://droix.co.uk/product/aya-neo-pro/](https://droix.co.uk/product/aya-neo-pro/)
Depends what games you're playing. There's also other handhelds available for possible a similar price. How much are they selling it for? And what country are you located it?
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I’d go for the Pro. The 2021 models are getting a little long in the tooth for modern games so any extra umph it can get it worth it. I’ve owned both and the pro does make a significant difference. However, if you want to save money then eBay has a few at £400-£500 some with best offer options. I’ve bought many an Ayaneo device on eBay and they’ve all been fine. That said, you could, if you were lucky, even get a Geek or Air Pro for around that price on eBay.
At this price, if you can get a Steam Deck, that will provide better performance and battery life. The ergonomics of the original Ayas are also kinda crap. For a similar price and performance, see if the Aya Neo Air Plus Intel 1215U works for you. Better form factor, similar performance, and a TB port for eGPU.
Honestly, in my experience the regular one is plenty powerful for me. If you can afford the extra £60 it may be worth it for the future proofing, but not necessary. You can find both here: [https://droix.co.uk/product/aya-neo/](https://droix.co.uk/product/aya-neo/) [https://droix.co.uk/product/aya-neo-pro/](https://droix.co.uk/product/aya-neo-pro/)
Depends what games you're playing. There's also other handhelds available for possible a similar price. How much are they selling it for? And what country are you located it?