MagicX XU20 V32 vs. PowKiddy X35H

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU20 V32
More portable
XU20 V32
Newer model
XU20 V32

Main differences

  • MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X35H.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 20% smaller and 12% lighter.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; PowKiddy X35H runs Linux.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy X35H is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

MagicX

XU20 V32

Details
Price
$53.00
OS
Android 10
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
PSP
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
160 grams

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PowKiddy

X35H

Details
Price
$60.00
OS
Linux
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
PSP
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
181 grams

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Specs

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SpecXU20 V32X35H
Price$53.00$60.00
OSAndroid 10Linux
Screen3.2 inch3.5 inch
Resolution1024 x 768640 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner A133 PlusRockChip RK3566
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A55
GPUPowerVR GE8300Mali-G52 2EE
RAM2 GB DDR41 GB LPDDR4X
Storage?Dual External MicroSD
Battery3200 mAh3000 mAh
Weight160 grams181 grams
Dimensions83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm150 mm x 77 mm x 24 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemXU20 V32X35H
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

  • XU20 V32 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip The aspect ratio of the Touch Zero screen's is ideal for DS, with each screen being 2.6"
  • X35H 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
  • XU20 V32 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • XU20 V32 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X35H N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU20 V32 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • XU20 V32 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X35H PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • X35H Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU20 V32 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • X35H GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU20 V32 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X35H Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the MagicX XU20 V32 and the PowKiddy X35H?
MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X35H. MagicX XU20 V32 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 20% smaller and 12% lighter. MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; PowKiddy X35H runs Linux. MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy X35H is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the MagicX XU20 V32 or the PowKiddy X35H?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the cheaper of the two at around $53.00, roughly $7.00 less than the PowKiddy X35H based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the MagicX XU20 V32 or the PowKiddy X35H?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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