Device comparison

CoolBaby RS18 vs. iBen L1 / X

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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CoolBaby RS18
iBen L1 / X

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Quick verdict

Better screen
iBen L1 / X
Newer model
CoolBaby RS18

Main differences

  • iBen L1 / X has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • CoolBaby RS18 runs Linux; iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1.
  • CoolBaby RS18 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; iBen L1 / X is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

CoolBaby

CoolBaby RS18

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Jul 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
7.0 inch
Weight
Unknown

No reviews yet

0 collectors

iBen

iBen L1 / X

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Android 4.1
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
PS1
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecCoolBaby RS18iBen L1 / X
OSLinuxAndroid 4.1
Aspect ratioUnknown16:10
ResolutionUnknown1280 x 800
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
PanelUnknownIPS
ChipsetRockChip RK3128Allwinner A31S
GPUMali-400 MP2PowerVR SGX544 MP2
RAMUnknown2 GB DDR3
StorageUnknownInternal 16 GB & External MicroSD
BatteryUnknown5500 mAh
DimensionsUnknown250 mm x 121.5 mm x 19 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemCoolBaby RS18iBen L1 / X
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

  • CoolBaby RS18 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
  • iBen L1 / X DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RS18 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • iBen L1 / X N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RS18 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • CoolBaby RS18 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • CoolBaby RS18 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the CoolBaby RS18 and the iBen L1 / X?
iBen L1 / X has stronger listed emulation coverage. CoolBaby RS18 runs Linux; iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1. CoolBaby RS18 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; iBen L1 / X is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is newer, the CoolBaby RS18 or the iBen L1 / X?
The CoolBaby RS18 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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