Antec’s latest handheld gaming device, the Core HS, is a rebranded version of the AYANEO Slide from China. It comes with a 6-inch 1080p display that slides up to reveal a physical QWERTY keyboard while still allowing access to the controllers. However, unlike some high-end handhelds, the Core HS doesn’t include touchpads.
The device runs on the AMD Ryzen 7 7840U, an 8-core Zen 4 processor featuring RDNA3 graphics with 12 compute units (CUs). This is the same hardware used in other devices like the ROG Ally and Legion Go. However, the Core HS can utilize drivers directly from AMD instead of relying on those from the manufacturer. Additionally, Antec has incorporated AYANEO’s software, AYANEO Space, which provides key features like overlays and power profile switching.
The Core HS can be configured with a TDP of up to 28 watts and supports M.2 2280 SSDs with capacities up to 4TB. It’s equipped with LPDDR5X-7500 memory. The device features a 46.2 Wh battery and is compatible with WiFi 6E.
The starting price is $499 for a version with 16GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. For $699, you can upgrade to 32GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, along with additional items such as a carrying case, screen protector, and docking station.
Source: Antec
