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Pimax Portal vs. KT Pocket KT-R2

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Quick verdict

Best value
KT-R2
Better screen
Pimax Portal
Newer model
KT-R2

Main differences

  • KT Pocket KT-R2 has similar emulation coverage to Pimax Portal.
  • KT Pocket KT-R2 is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • KT Pocket KT-R2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 144 Hz LCD Touchscreen on Pimax Portal.
  • KT Pocket KT-R2 runs Android 14; Pimax Portal runs Android 12.
  • KT Pocket KT-R2 is highlighted for Wii, GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64; Pimax Portal is highlighted for 3DS, Wii, GameCube, Saturn.

Pimax

Pimax Portal

Details
Price
$299
OS
Android 12
Released
May 2023
Up to
3DS
Screen
5.5 inch LCD Touchscreen
Weight
Unknown

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KT Pocket

KT-R2

Details
Price
$269
OS
Android 14
Released
Apr 2026
Up to
3DS
Screen
4.5 inch (3:2), IPS
Weight
249/264 (3:2),

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Specs

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SpecPimax PortalKT-R2
Price$299$269
OSAndroid 12Android 14
Screen5.5 inch4.5 inch (3:2),
Aspect ratio16:93:2 / 4:3
Resolution3840 x 21601620 x 1080 (3:2),
Refresh rate144 Hz60 Hz
PanelLCD TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon XR2MediaTek Dimensity 7300
CPUKryo 585 Prime (Cortex-A77) / Kryo 585 Gold (Cortex-A77) / Kryo 585 Silver (Cortex-A55)Cortex-A78 / Cortex-A55
GPUQualcomm Adreno 650Mali-G615 MP2
RAM8 GB6 GB / 8 GB / 12 GB
StorageInternal 128 GB / 256 GB,Internal 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB, External MicroSD
Battery4000 mAh6920 mAh (3:2),
WeightUnknown249/264 (3:2),
Dimensions?169.6 mm x 79.8 mm x 17.2 mm (3:2),
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Analog triggersYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPimax PortalKT-R2
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

  • Pimax Portal DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • KT-R2 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Pimax Portal PS3: Sony Playstation 3: RPCS3 was recently ported to ARM (2024/12/9), so please leave a comment if you know how well this device can handle PS3
  • KT-R2 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pimax Portal PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • KT-R2 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Pimax Portal Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal Switch: Nintendo Switch: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • KT-R2 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Pimax Portal Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Pimax Portal Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • KT-R2 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Pimax Portal and the KT Pocket KT-R2?
KT Pocket KT-R2 has similar emulation coverage to Pimax Portal. KT Pocket KT-R2 is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing. KT Pocket KT-R2 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 144 Hz LCD Touchscreen on Pimax Portal. KT Pocket KT-R2 runs Android 14; Pimax Portal runs Android 12. KT Pocket KT-R2 is highlighted for Wii, GameCube, Saturn, Dreamcast, PSP, DS, N64; Pimax Portal is highlighted for 3DS, Wii, GameCube, Saturn.
Which is cheaper, the Pimax Portal or the KT Pocket KT-R2?
The KT Pocket KT-R2 is the cheaper of the two at around $269, roughly $30 less than the Pimax Portal based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Pimax Portal or the KT Pocket KT-R2?
The KT Pocket KT-R2 is the newer model, released in 2026.

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