2024] Even heavy games can be played comfortably at your fingertips! Recommended 12 portable gaming PCs!

In this report, we will introduce some of the most highly recommended portable gaming PCs.

Item

AYANEO FLIP DS

ONEXPLAYER X1

Steam Deck OLED

AYANEO Pocket AIR

AYANEO KUN

Lenovo Legion Go

Razer Edge Gaming Tablet and Kishi V2 Pro Controller

Steam Deck

ROG Ally

AOKZOE A1

ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro

AYANEO 2

Portable Gaming PC

AYANEO FLIP DS

In late June 2024, Tenku will release the AYANEO FLIP DS. This model is a portable gaming PC, featuring screens of different sizes on the top and bottom. The models that will be released are as follows. The processor and storage are the same for all models, and the only variations will be memory capacity and body color. The foldable design makes it easy to store, and it also has the advantage of being a portable device. This model is especially recommended for those who want to play PC versions of major titles regardless of their location.

AYANEO FLIP DS Specifications

OS	Windows 11 Home
Processor	Ryzen 7 8840U
Graphics	AMD Radeon 780M
Memory	32GB/64GB (both LPDDR5X)
Storage	2TB M.2 2230 PCle 4.0 SSD
Display	Main screen: 7" / 1920 x 1080 / IPS dynamic screen / full angle hover up to 180 degrees / refresh rate 120 Hz / 368 PPI / 400 nits / 120% sRGB color gamut / 100% sRGB color gamut coverage Sub-screen: 3.5" / 960 x 640 (screen ratio 3:2) / IPS screen
Main unit dimensions	Approx. 180 x 102 x 29.8-37.5 mm
Body weight	Approx. 650g
Price	32GB memory model: 193,600 yen (including tax) Memory 64GB model: 234,300 yen (including tax)

ONEXPLAYER X1

The ONEXPLAYER X1 is the latest model in the ONEXPLAYER series of portable gaming PCs, Windows 11 is used as the operating system, allowing users to play Windows-compatible PC games. The Intel Core Ultra 5 125H and Intel Core Ultra 7 155H models are available.

Price and main performance Intel Core Ultra 5 125H model

OS	Windows 11
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 5 processor 125H 14 cores/18 threads
Graphics	Intel Arc graphics 2.2 Ghz
Memory	16GB
Storage	1TB
Display	10.95" / LTPS LCD / 10-point multi-touch support
Resolution	2560 x 1600/screen ratio: 16:10/brightness: 470-630nits/refresh rate: 120Hz
Standard brightness	540 nits/Color Gamut: DPI-3 100%/sRGB 138
Screen Size	10.95
Resolution	2560 x 1600
Main unit dimensions	Approx. 252 x 163 x 13 mm (main unit only)
Main unit weight	Approx. 789g
Price	151,200 yen (including tax)

Price and main performance Intel Core Ultra 7 155H model

OS	Windows 11
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 155H 14 cores/18 threads
Graphics	Intel Arc graphics 2.25 Ghz
Memory	32GB/64GB
Storage	1TB/2TB/4TB
Display	10.95-inch/LTPS LCD/10-point multi-touch support
Standard brightness	540 nits / Color gamut: DPI-3 100%/sRGB 138
Resolution	2560 x 1600/screen ratio: 16:10/brightness: 470-630nits/refresh rate: 120Hz
Screen Size	10.95
Main unit dimensions	Approx. 252 x 163 x 13 mm (main unit only)
Main unit weight	Approx. 789g
Price	Memory: 32GB + storage: 1TB......187,200 yen (tax included) Memory: 64GB + storage: 2TB......196,200 yen (tax included) Memory: 64GB + storage: 4TB......241,200 yen (including tax)

Steam Deck OLED

The Steam Deck OLED is an upgraded version of the original Steam Deck LCD model, which began shipping in Japan in December 2022. As the name suggests, it features a 7.4-inch (1280 x 800) OLED (organic light-emitting diode) display. Since the "Steam Deck" had a 7-inch (1280 x 800) LCD display, the screen is slightly larger. Two storage capacities are available, 512GB and 1TB, with the 512GB model priced at 84,800 yen and the 1TB model at 99,800 yen (both including tax) on the official website.

OS	SteamOS
Processor	6nm AMD APU
Memory	16 GB
Storage	512 GB/1TB
Display size	7.4 inches (1280 x 800)
Refresh Rate	Up to 90Hz
Weight	Approx. 640g
Input	PD3.0Type-C power cable 45W 2.5m
Wi-Fi	Tri-band 6E wireless Wi-Fi, 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz 2 x 2 MIMO, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth Standard	Bluetooth 5.3
Headphone/microphone jack	3.5mm stereo headphone/headset jack
Battery Capacity	50Whr/td>

AYANEO Pocket AIR

The AYANEO Pocket AIR is AYANEO's first Android gaming device with the MediaTek Dimensity 1200. The screen size is 5.5" OLED display, and it is lightweight and thin, weighing approximately 380g. The design is reminiscent of family computers, with a "retro white" coloring. It is currently being prepared for official sales in Japan.

OS	Android 12
Processor	MediaTek Dimensity1200
Memory	8/12 GB
Storage	256/512 GB
Display Size	5.5-inch 1920 x 1080 AMOLED screen
Battery capacity	7,350mAh
Weight	380g

AYANEO KUN

Price and main features

Built-in OS	Windows 11 Home (64 bit)
Screen resolution	2,560 x 1,600
Display size	8.4 inches
CPU	Ryzen7 7840U
GPU	AMD
Memory	16GB/32GB
Storage	512 GB/2 TB
Price	AYANEO KUN 16GB 188,900 yen (tax included) AYANEO KUN 32GB 229,800 yen (tax included)

The AYANEO KUN is a portable gaming PC with a large 8.4-inch screen and a Windows OS with rich operating mechanisms.
Depending on the combination of memory and storage, two versions are available: a 16GB/512GB version and a 32GB/2TB version. Although it is not unusual for Steam-distributed games nowadays to have data capacities approaching 100GB, 2TB of storage is enough to enjoy games with plenty of space.
Equipped with AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, it combines low power consumption with up to 40% higher performance. New features include four rear buttons, a convenient dual touchpad, and Windows Hello face recognition.

Lenovo Legion Go

Price and main features

Built-in OS	Windows 11 Home 64bit (Japanese version)
Screen resolution	WQXGA (2560x1600)
Display size	8.8-inch (inch)
Refresh Rate	144 Hz
CPU	AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme 3.3GHz/8-core
GPU	AMD Radeon 780M
Memory	16GB
Storage	M.2 SSD: 512GB
Price	134,860 yen (including tax)

The Lenovo Legion Go is Lenovo's first portable gaming PC that can play PC games as well as console and smartphone games, with smooth access to games and easy setup through Legion Space, The 8.8" display features a high resolution of WQXGA (2560 x 1600) and a high refresh rate of 144Hz for a beautiful and comfortable playing experience. The Lenovo Legion Go is a portable gaming PC that expands the enjoyment of PC gaming by concentrating the know-how cultivated under the Legion brand.

Razer Edge Gaming Tablet and Kishi V2 Pro Controller

Price and Key Performance Features

Onboard OS	Android
Screen resolution	FHD+ (2400 x 1080)
Display size	6.8 inches
Refresh Rate	144Hz
CPU	3 GHz Kryo
GPU	Adreno
Memory	6GB
Storage	128GB
Price	89,880 yen (including tax)

A gaming device in the form of a 6.8-inch AMOLED touchscreen with the Razer Kishi V2 Pro controller sandwiched between the two ends of the touchscreen. It has physical controllers on both sides of the device and is specialized for Android game play.

The processor is the Snapdragon G3x Gen 1, which seems to have been designed to prevent overheating. Steam titles that require high specs may be sluggish, but most games can be played comfortably. Depending on the title, you should be able to have a more comfortable gaming experience than playing on a PC.

Steam Deck

Price and main features

Built-in OS	SteamOS
Screen resolution	1280×800
Display size	7 inches
Refresh Rate	60Hz
CPU	Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz
GPU	8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.0 to 1.6 GHz
Memory	16 GB LPDDR5 onboard RAM
Storage	64 GB SSD 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD
Price	64GB model 59,800 yen (tax included) 256GB model 79,800 yen (including tax) 512GB model 99,800 yen (including tax)

This portable gaming PC is based on Steam, a well-known PC game platform, and features a 7-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 and 16GB of memory. The refresh rate is 60 Hz. Three models are available depending on the amount of internal storage, with the top-of-the-line 512GB model priced at 99,800 yen (tax included) and the lowest-end 64GB model at 59,800 yen (tax included).

The 64GB model is available for about the same price as the PlayStation 5, and a microSD memory card can also be inserted, so storage can be expanded later. The 64GB model, however, uses eMMC instead of SSD for internal storage, so read speeds will be slower than other models. This is fine if you play games that do not require much loading, but if you play a lot of open-world titles that frequently switch maps or take a long time to load, you may want to splurge and choose a model with 256GB or more.

Akiba Research Institute has published a review article on this title. The article includes a review of the open world game "ELDENRING" and the FPS game "Apex Legends," so be sure to check it out if you are interested in purchasing a Steam Deck.

ROG Ally

Price and main features

Built-in OS	Windows 11 Home
Screen resolution	1920 x 1080
Display size	7 inches
Refresh Rate	120Hz
CPU	AMD Ryzen Z1 processor 3.2GHz/4.9GHz, tertiary cache 16MB*1 AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor 3.3GHz/5.1GHz, tertiary cache 16MB*2
GPU	AMD Radeon graphics (up to 2.8TFlops FP32)※2 AMD Radeon graphics (up to 8.6TFlops FP32)*2
Memory	16GB LPDDR5-6400
Storage	512GB SSD
Price	Model with Ryzen Z1 Extreme: 109,800 yen (tax included) Model with Ryzen Z1: 89,800 yen (including tax)

1：Ryzen Z1 model: 89,800 yen (including tax)

2：Ryzen Z1 Extreme equipped model：109,800 yen (including tax)

A portable gaming device from ASUS, a company that produces gaming PCs and gaming smartphones. The display has a full HD resolution of 1920 x 1080 with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. 512 GB SSD is installed for storage, and all of the components on board are high-performance.

The refresh rate of 120 Hz is particularly significant. This is an advantage in games where one-tenth of a second can make the difference between victory and defeat, such as FPS and fighting games. This is ideal for those who want to play serious games on a portable gaming PC.

The high-performance Ryzen Z1 Extreme model (109,800 yen including tax) was released first, but a new lower-end Ryzen Z1 model will be available from September 21, 2023. This model is priced at 89,800 yen (including tax), approximately 20,000 yen less than the former model, making it more affordable.

AOKZOE A1

Price and main features

Built-in OS	Windows 11 Home
Screen resolution	1920 x 1200
Display size	8 inches
Refresh Rate	60Hz
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 6800U / Zen3 (8 cores/16 threads, 2.7-4.7GHz)
GPU	AMD Readeon 680M (RDNA2, 12CU, 2.0-2.2GHz)
Memory	16GB LPDDR5/32GB LPDDR5
Storage	512GB/1TB/2TB
Price	Memory 16GB / Storage 512GB SSD model 99,800 yen (tax included) Memory 16GB / Storage 1TB SSD model 109,800 yen (including tax) 32GB memory / 2TB storage SSD model: 139,800 yen (including tax)

This portable gaming PC developed by China-based AOKZOE is equipped with the high-performance Ryzen 7 6800U CPU, which is also used in notebook PCs, and the powerful processing of the built-in AMD Readeon 680M GPU, which can maintain high frame rates even in large-scale games such as AAA (triple-A) titles. The powerful processing of the AMD Readeon 680M internal GPU enables high frame rates to be maintained even in large-scale games such as AAA (triple-A) titles. The official website (*https://www.aokzoe.jp/aokzoe-a1) lists the resolutions and output frame rates available for playing each title.

Another key point is that it supports multiple platforms: PC games from Steam, Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass, EA Play/Origin, Epic Games, and DMM Games can be played. This is a great specification for those who play a variety of PC games.

The storage capacity is a concern, but even the lowest-end model has 512GB of storage. The higher-end models are also available in 1TB and 2TB capacities, so if you have the budget to spare, you may want to consider those as well. The main unit has a slot for a mirco SD card, so the capacity can be expanded later.

ONEXPLAYER 2 Pro

Price and main features

Built-in OS	Windows 11 home
Screen resolution	2560×1600
Display size	8.4 inches
Refresh Rate	60Hz
CPU	AMD Ryzen7 7840U (Zen4 architecture/8 cores/16 threads/up to 5.1GHz)
GPU	AMD Radeon 780M (RDNA 3/12CU/Frequency 2700MHz)
Memory	16GB/32GB
Storage	1TB/2TB
Price	Memory 16GB / Storage 1TB 157,000 yen (tax included) 32GB memory / 1TB storage 178,000 yen (tax included) 32GB memory / 2TB storage: 188,000 yen (including tax)

This portable gaming PC from Chinese manufacturer One netbook features an AMD Ryzen7 7840U CPU, 16GB of memory, and 1TB of storage in its minimum configuration. The 8.4-inch display on board has a resolution of 2650 x 1600, which is astounding, exceeding even WQHD (2560 x 1440).

The controllers on either side of the device can be attached or detached, allowing remote play with the controllers removed, just like the Nintendo Switch, or the device itself can be used like a tablet. In addition to its high performance, the device offers a wide range of ways to play.

Because of its high performance, this device is moderately priced at 157,000 yen (including tax) for the minimum configuration model with 16GB of memory and 1TB of storage. The price increases by 21,000 yen for the model with 32GB of memory, and the highest-end model with 2TB of storage costs 188,000 yen (including tax), which is 10,000 yen more than the lowest-end model.

Memory is an important component that directly affects the processing power of the device, and 16GB is sufficient in many cases, even for today's major games. On the other hand, if you have a large amount of memory, you will be able to play the latest games that will come out later with plenty of time to spare. The model to be purchased should depend on whether you play games moderately or play games that require high specs.

AYANEO 2

Price and main features

Built-in OS	Windows 11 Home
Screen resolution	1920 x 1200
Display size	7 inches
Refresh Rate	60Hz
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 6800U
GPU	AMD Radeon 680M
Memory	16GB LPDDR5 6400MHz/32GB LPDDR5 6400MHz
Storage	1TB SSD M.2 2280 (NVMe) / 2TB SSD M.2 2280 (NVMe)
Price	Memory 16GB/Storage 1TB SSD 213,300 yen (tax included) Memory 32GB/Storage 2TB SSD 246,800 yen (tax included)

This model is produced by Chinese manufacturer AYANEO. It is equipped with a high-performance AMD "Ryzen 7 6800U" CPU and has a storage capacity of 1TB even in its minimum configuration, making it a very high-performance device.

A distinctive feature of this device is its vibration function. This is similar to the Nintendo Switch and provides a deeper gaming experience. Another standard feature is the built-in gyroscope that detects tilt and speed.

The only bottleneck is the price. The minimum configuration with 16GB memory and 1TB SSD storage costs 213,300 yen (including tax), which is comparable to a high-performance gaming PC.