Anbernic RG350 vs. PowKiddy X20

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy X20
More portable
RG350
Newer model
PowKiddy X20

Main differences

  • PowKiddy X20 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG350.
  • PowKiddy X20 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG350 is roughly 35% smaller.
  • PowKiddy X20 runs Linux; Anbernic RG350 runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch.
  • PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Anbernic RG350 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.

Anbernic

RG350

Details
Price
$80.00
OS
OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch
Released
Sep 2019
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
160 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy X20

Details
Price
$70.00
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG350PowKiddy X20
Price$80.00$70.00
OSOpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArchLinux
Screen3.5 inch5.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution320 x 240960 x 544
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770RockChip RK3128
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUVivante GC860Mali-400 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR2256 MB DDR3
StorageInternal & External MicroSDInternal 128 MB & External MicroSD
Battery2500 mAh2800 mAh
Weight160 gramsUnknown
Dimensions145 mm x 73 mm x 14 mm193 mm x 85 mm x 18 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG350PowKiddy X20
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

  • RG350 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG350 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X20 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG350 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG350 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG350 and the PowKiddy X20?
PowKiddy X20 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG350. PowKiddy X20 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG350 is roughly 35% smaller. PowKiddy X20 runs Linux; Anbernic RG350 runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch. PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; Anbernic RG350 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG350 or the PowKiddy X20?
The PowKiddy X20 is the cheaper of the two at around $70.00, roughly $10.00 less than the Anbernic RG350 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG350 or the PowKiddy X20?
The PowKiddy X20 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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