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Data Frog SF2000 vs. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16

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Quick verdict

Best value
Data Frog SF2000
Better screen
Data Frog SF2000
More portable
Data Frog SF2000
Newer model
Data Frog SF2000

Main differences

  • Data Frog SF2000 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is about $21 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is roughly 57% smaller.
  • Data Frog SF2000 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16.
  • Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

Data Frog

Data Frog SF2000

Details
Price
$24
OS
Multicore Firmware
Released
Apr 2023
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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PowKiddy, Coolbaby

PowKiddy X16

Details
Price
$45
OS
µC/OS-II
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
286 grams

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Specs

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SpecData Frog SF2000PowKiddy X16
Price$24$45
OSMulticore FirmwareµC/OS-II
Screen2.8 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution320 x 240800 x 480
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetHi-Chip Semiconductor B210Actions ATJ2279B
CPUMIPS24KEcActions ATJ2279B
GPUMali-400 MP2"Built in GPU"
RAM128 MB DDR2512 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSD
Battery1500 mAh 186501800 mAh
WeightUnknown286 grams
Dimensions166 mm x 69 mm x 32 mm240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemData Frog SF2000PowKiddy X16
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

  • Data Frog SF2000 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Data Frog SF2000 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X16 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Data Frog SF2000 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Data Frog SF2000 and the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
Data Frog SF2000 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16. Data Frog SF2000 is about $21 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Data Frog SF2000 is roughly 57% smaller. Data Frog SF2000 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16. Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II. Data Frog SF2000 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Data Frog SF2000 or the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
The Data Frog SF2000 is the cheaper of the two at around $24, roughly $21 less than the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Data Frog SF2000 or the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
The Data Frog SF2000 is the newer model, released in 2023.

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