{"id":37136,"date":"2025-11-07T14:04:44","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:04:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/ayaneo-flip-1s-ds-review\/"},"modified":"2025-12-04T11:43:04","modified_gmt":"2025-12-04T11:43:04","slug":"ayaneo-flip-1s-ds-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/en-gb\/ayaneo-flip-1s-ds-review\/","title":{"rendered":"AYANEO Flip 1S DS Review – The Dual Screen King?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

AYANEO<\/a> has returned, introducing a refreshed version of the dual-monitor portable gaming computer that debuted last year. Let’s explore in our AYANEO Flip 1S DS review what it delivers for enthusiasts of dual-display gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AYANEO Flip 1S DS Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The AYANEO Flip 1S DS has physical dimensions of approximately 7.0 x 4.0 x 1.15 inches (18.0 x 10.2 x 2.93 cm) and a mass of about 655g (1.44 lbs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Dimensions<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Unfolding the device showcases the primary 7-inch 1080P OLED panel positioned in the upper section. This display supports a variable refresh rate, ranging from 60Hz all the way to 144Hz. Its hinge mechanism permits operation at any angle, including a full 180-degree flat orientation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Top Display<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Bottom Display<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The bottom portion houses all the conventional gaming inputs, featuring dual analogue TMR joysticks, a D-Pad, and action buttons. Situated along the lower edge are several function keys: a bottom display mode toggle, an Xbox guide button, volume rockers, a power button combined with a fingerprint scanner, an optical finger mouse, plus dedicated AYA overlay and desktop buttons. There is an abundance of controls readily accessible. Positioned in the center is the secondary 4.5-inch IPS<\/a> panel, which features a resolution of 1620×1080 60Hz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Top Side View<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Bottom Side View<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Textured Grips<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Situated along the top edge are the left and right shoulder and trigger inputs, supplemented by macro buttons. You will also find a covered micro SD card slot and a pair of USB 4 ports for high-velocity accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rear of the device features two interchangeable textured grips: one provides a bumpy feel, while the other offers a more wave-like contour. Users can effortlessly swap between these two options to match their personal comfort preference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AYANEO Flip 1S DS Technical Specifications<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of our AYANEO Flip 1S DS review we are taking a look at the CPU, RAM & Storage options for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CPU<\/strong><\/td>AMD<\/a> Ryzen 7 8840U
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370<\/td><\/tr>
GPU<\/strong><\/td>AMD Radeon 780M<\/a>
AMD Radeon 890M<\/a><\/td><\/tr>
RAM<\/strong><\/td>16GB\/32GB (8840U & HX 370 models)
64GB (HX 370 model only) LPDDR5X 7500MT\/s<\/td><\/tr>
STORAGE<\/strong><\/td>1TB \/ 2TB M.2 2230 PCIe 4.0<\/td><\/tr>
DISPLAYS<\/strong><\/td>7″ OLED 1920×1080 144Hz 315 PPI
4.5″ IPS 1620×1080 60Hz 433 PPI<\/td><\/tr>
I\/O<\/strong><\/td>2x USB 4
1x Micro SD card reader
1x 3.5mm headphone jack
1x Optical finger mouse<\/td><\/tr>
COMMUNICATIONS<\/strong><\/td>Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3<\/td><\/tr>
BATTERY<\/strong><\/td>45Wh rechargeable<\/td><\/tr>
OS<\/strong><\/td>Windows 11<\/a> Home<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The unit is powered by a 45Wh battery that accepts up to 65W Power Delivery and additionally features bypass charging. In our testing, we measured approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes of endurance while operating at a 28W TDP, set to maximum brightness, and looping Cinebench. This runtime is on par with other handhelds, which is commendable given its dual-display nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

AYA Software Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is possible to cycle through the tabs on the lower portion to display the live system metrics, such as TDP, fan velocity, and resource utilization. The secondary display enables the modification of settings, providing quick toggles for Extreme, Balanced, and Power-saving profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Menu – Monitor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Menu – Performance<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Quick Assistant provides large, easily accessible icons for regular functions, including toggling between desktop modes, capturing screenshots, entering fullscreen, and minimizing applications. The “Application” section permits the user to add shortcuts for their most-used programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Menu – Quick Assistant<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Menu – Application<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the “smart dual-screen” function is intended to seamlessly transfer currently running software to the lower panel. From this interface, one could, for example, launch a web browser and relocate it. (Showcasing apps moving between screens). However, for unknown reasons, I was unsuccessful in getting the browser to populate the bottom screen using this feature and had to resort to manually dragging it there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaming<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As is familiar from the numerous other handhelds built upon the HX 370, this processor is capable of executing games at respectable resolutions and graphics levels. When gaming at 1080P, it is generally possible to play titles at medium to high settings while maintaining 60 frames per second.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Elder Scrolls and a guide on the browser<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Wuchang and some retail therapy<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Gaming and watching a video<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With the secondary panel, it’s possible to play a video, consult a walkthrough, maintain a Discord conversation, or even browse an online store. In practice, however, users will likely keep it deactivated much of the time or simply use it for monitoring system performance statistics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emulation Performance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The HX 370 processor is outstanding for emulation, capably running software from up to the latest generation of handhelds with minimal difficulty. We can leverage specific dual-screen handheld emulators, for instance MelonDS<\/a> and Azahar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Azahar 3D Dual Screen emulator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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AYANEO Flip 1S DS melonDS Dual Screen emulator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Vita3K Emulator<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

These applications demand a degree of configuration to fully utilize both displays. The process involves modifying specific menu settings to generate a secondary window and direct it to the second panel. This solution is not entirely perfect in every scenario and might rely on third-party software to render it in a genuine full-screen mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The AYANEO Flip 1S DS arrives with several respectable enhancements when compared to the initial AYANEO DS version. For those who were fond of the original, the 1S model will likely be very appealing. The expanded secondary display significantly improves both usability and visibility. The inclusion of a more powerful processor is, as always, a valued upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AYANEO Flip 1S DS Tony Hawks Pro Skater<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The central question remains whether a dual-display Windows handheld is a genuine necessity for you. If you dedicate significant time to playing dual-screen emulators or frequently referencing game guides mid-play, then the answer is a definitive yes. Conversely, you will probably utilise it for a brief period before the novelty subsides and you cease to use it. In this scenario, I would suggest regarding any other HX 370-powered handheld as a viable alternative such as the AYANEO 3<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Our in-depth AYANEO Flip 1S DS review benchmarks the powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 CPU and 144Hz OLED. See gaming performance, battery life, and if it’s the ultimate dual-screen handheld.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":67,"featured_media":37702,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[415],"tags":[987,420,5129],"class_list":["post-37136","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-reviews-en-gb","tag-android-gaming-handhed-en-gb","tag-ayaneo-en-gb","tag-flip-1s-ds"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37136","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/67"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=37136"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/37136\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/37702"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=37136"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=37136"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ayaneo.co\/en-gb\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=37136"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}