Anbernic RG34XX vs. PowKiddy RK2023

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG34XX
Better screen
RG34XX
More portable
RK2023
Newer model
RG34XX

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG34XX has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RK2023.
  • Anbernic RG34XX is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG34XX has a 110 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy RK2023.
  • Anbernic RG34XX runs Anbernic Stock OS; PowKiddy RK2023 runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial).
  • Anbernic RG34XX is highlighted for PS1, SNES, GBA, Game Boy; PowKiddy RK2023 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.

Anbernic

RG34XX

Details
Price
$70.00
OS
Anbernic Stock OS
Released
Dec 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.4 inch IPS
Weight
188 grams

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PowKiddy

RK2023

Details
Price
$85.00
OS
Linux: JELOS (Unofficial)
Released
Mar 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
175 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG34XXRK2023
Price$70.00$85.00
OSAnbernic Stock OSLinux: JELOS (Unofficial)
Screen3.4 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution720 x 480640 x 480
Refresh rate110 Hz60 Hz
ChipsetAllwinner H700RockChip RK3566
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-G52 2EE
Weight188 grams175 grams
Dimensions144.6 mm x 81.8 mm x 24.8 mm151.5 mm x 78 mm x 17.5 mm
BluetoothYesNo
Stick typeUnknownPotentiometer

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG34XXRK2023
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • RG34XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RK2023 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG34XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2023 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG34XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2023 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RK2023 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG34XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2023 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2023 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2023 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG34XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2023 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RK2023 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG34XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2023 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2023 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2023 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RK2023 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG34XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RK2023 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2023 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RK2023 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RK2023 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG34XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RK2023 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG34XX and the PowKiddy RK2023?
Anbernic RG34XX has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RK2023. Anbernic RG34XX is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG34XX has a 110 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy RK2023. Anbernic RG34XX runs Anbernic Stock OS; PowKiddy RK2023 runs Linux: JELOS (Unofficial). Anbernic RG34XX is highlighted for PS1, SNES, GBA, Game Boy; PowKiddy RK2023 is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG34XX or the PowKiddy RK2023?
The Anbernic RG34XX is the cheaper of the two at around $70.00, roughly $15.00 less than the PowKiddy RK2023 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG34XX or the PowKiddy RK2023?
The Anbernic RG34XX is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG34XX or the PowKiddy RK2023?
The Anbernic RG34XX is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 2 collectors tracking it.

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