KT Pocket KT-R1 vs. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic

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Quick verdict

Best value
KT-R1
More portable
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
Newer model
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic

Main differences

  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic has similar emulation coverage to KT Pocket KT-R1.
  • KT Pocket KT-R1 is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is roughly 27% smaller and 13% lighter.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic runs Android 13; KT Pocket KT-R1 runs Android 12.
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; KT Pocket KT-R1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, GBA.

KT Pocket

KT-R1

Details
Price
$170.00
OS
Android 12
Released
Jul 2023
Up to
Wii
Screen
4.5 inch IPS
Weight
260 grams

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AYANEO

AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic

Details
Price
$179.00
OS
Android 13
Released
Mar 2025
Up to
Wii
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
227 grams

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Specs

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SpecKT-R1AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
Price$170.00$179.00
OSAndroid 12Android 13
Screen4.5 inch3.5 inch
Resolution1620 x 1080960 x 640
RAM4, 6 or 8 GB LPDDR4X6 GB / 8 GB
StorageInternal 64, 128, or 256 GB UFS 2.2Internal 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
Battery7000 mAh2600 mAh
Weight260 grams227 grams
Dimensions169.8 mm x 79.5 mm x 18.3 mm156 mm x 63 mm x 18 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemKT-R1AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic
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

  • KT-R1 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • KT-R1 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • KT-R1 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • KT-R1 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • KT-R1 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Wii: Nintendo Wii: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • KT-R1 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • KT-R1 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • KT-R1 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R1 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • KT-R1 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the KT Pocket KT-R1 and the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic?
AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic has similar emulation coverage to KT Pocket KT-R1. KT Pocket KT-R1 is about $9 cheaper based on catalog pricing. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is roughly 27% smaller and 13% lighter. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic runs Android 13; KT Pocket KT-R1 runs Android 12. AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; KT Pocket KT-R1 is highlighted for Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the KT Pocket KT-R1 or the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic?
The KT Pocket KT-R1 is the cheaper of the two at around $170.00, roughly $9.00 less than the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the KT Pocket KT-R1 or the AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic?
The AYANEO Pocket Micro Classic is the newer model, released in 2025.

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