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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 NES, SNES, Game Boy; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES.

Data Frog

Data Frog SF2000

Details
Price
$24
OS
Multicore Firmware
Released
Apr 2023
Up to
GBA
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
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PowKiddy, Coolbaby

PowKiddy X16

Details
Price
$45
OS
µC/OS-II
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
GBA
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
Weight?286 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 BoyExcellentGood
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisPlayablePlayable
GBAGoodGood
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1UnsupportedLimited
Mid-generation systems
DSUnsupportedUnsupported
N64UnsupportedUnsupported
DreamcastUnsupportedUnsupported
PSPUnsupportedUnsupported
SaturnUnsupportedUnsupported
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedUnsupported
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

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 NES, SNES, Game Boy; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES.
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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