Device comparison

GamePad Digital GPD Q9 vs. CoolBaby RS18

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

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GPD Q9
CoolBaby RS18

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Quick verdict

Better screen
GPD Q9
Newer model
CoolBaby RS18

Main differences

  • GamePad Digital GPD Q9 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • CoolBaby RS18 runs Linux; GamePad Digital GPD Q9 runs Android 4.4.
  • CoolBaby RS18 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; GamePad Digital GPD Q9 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

GamePad Digital

GPD Q9

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Android 4.4
Released
Jan 2014
Up to
N64
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

No reviews yet

0 collectors

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

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecGPD Q9CoolBaby RS18
OSAndroid 4.4Linux
Aspect ratio16:9Unknown
Resolution1024 x 600Unknown
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelIPSUnknown
ChipsetRockchip RK3288RockChip RK3128
CPUCortex-A17Cortex-A7
GPUMali-T764Mali-400 MP2
RAM2 GB DDR3Unknown
StorageInternal 4 GB, External MicroSDUnknown
Battery5000 mAhUnknown
Dimensions?Unknown
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPD Q9CoolBaby RS18
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

  • GPD Q9 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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
  • GPD Q9 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD Q9 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Q9 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPD Q9 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Q9 PS1: Sony Playstation: 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
  • GPD Q9 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD Q9 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • GPD Q9 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • CoolBaby RS18 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD Q9 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD Q9 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Q9 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD Q9 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • CoolBaby RS18 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD Q9 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD Q9 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPD Q9 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • GPD Q9 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPD Q9 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RS18 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the GamePad Digital GPD Q9 and the CoolBaby RS18?
GamePad Digital GPD Q9 has stronger listed emulation coverage. CoolBaby RS18 runs Linux; GamePad Digital GPD Q9 runs Android 4.4. CoolBaby RS18 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy; GamePad Digital GPD Q9 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is newer, the GamePad Digital GPD Q9 or the CoolBaby RS18?
The CoolBaby RS18 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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