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Anbernic RG351M vs. PowKiddy X17

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy X17
More portable
RG351M
Newer model
PowKiddy X17

Main differences

  • PowKiddy X17 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG351M.
  • PowKiddy X17 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG351M is roughly 68% smaller.
  • PowKiddy X17 has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG351M.
  • PowKiddy X17 runs Android 7.0; Anbernic RG351M runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11).

Anbernic

RG351M

Details
Price
$140
OS
EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)
Released
Jan 2021
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
271 grams

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy X17

Details
Price
$130
OS
Android 7.0
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
N64
Screen
7.0 inch IPS Touchscreen
Weight
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Specs

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SpecRG351MPowKiddy X17
Price$140$130
OSEmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)Android 7.0
Screen3.5 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:2128:75
Resolution320 x 4801024 x 600
PanelIPSIPS Touchscreen
ChipsetRockChip RK3326MediaTek MTK8163 V/B
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-T720 MP2
RAM1 GB DDR32 GB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 32 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh4000 mAh
Weight271 grams?
Dimensions151.5 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm255 mm x 130 mm x 45 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG351MPowKiddy X17
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

  • RG351M 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
  • PowKiddy X17 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG351M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X17 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG351M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X17 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG351M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X17 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG351M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X17 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X17 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X17 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG351M and the PowKiddy X17?
PowKiddy X17 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG351M. PowKiddy X17 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG351M is roughly 68% smaller. PowKiddy X17 has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG351M. PowKiddy X17 runs Android 7.0; Anbernic RG351M runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11).
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG351M or the PowKiddy X17?
The PowKiddy X17 is the cheaper of the two at around $130, roughly $10 less than the Anbernic RG351M based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG351M or the PowKiddy X17?
The PowKiddy X17 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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