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PowKiddy A30 vs. CoolBaby RG19

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Quick verdict

Better screen
PowKiddy A30
More portable
PowKiddy A30
Newer model
PowKiddy A30

Main differences

  • PowKiddy A30 has similar emulation coverage to CoolBaby RG19.
  • PowKiddy A30 is about 28% lighter.
  • PowKiddy A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus TFT on CoolBaby RG19.
  • PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux.
  • PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; CoolBaby RG19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy A30

Details
Price
$50
OS
Trimui OS
Released
Nov 2021
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
120 grams

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CoolBaby

CoolBaby RG19

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
167 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecPowKiddy A30CoolBaby RG19
Price$50Unknown
OSTrimui OSLinux
Screen2.8 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:3Unknown
Resolution320 x 240Unknown
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetAllwinner F1C200SActions ATJ2279B
CPUARM926EJ-SActions ATJ2279B
GPU2D accelerator"Built in GPU"
RAM64 MB LPDDR2Unknown
Battery1200 mAhUnknown
Weight120 grams167 grams
Dimensions136 mm x 72 mm x 19 mmUnknown
Video outNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy A30CoolBaby RG19
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

  • PowKiddy A30 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy A30 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • CoolBaby RG19 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy A30 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RG19 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RG19 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy A30 and the CoolBaby RG19?
PowKiddy A30 has similar emulation coverage to CoolBaby RG19. PowKiddy A30 is about 28% lighter. PowKiddy A30 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus TFT on CoolBaby RG19. PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; CoolBaby RG19 runs Linux. PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; CoolBaby RG19 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy A30 or the CoolBaby RG19?
The PowKiddy A30 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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