PowKiddy, Coolbaby
PowKiddy X16
- Price
- $45.00
- OS
- µC/OS-II
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 7.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 286 grams
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PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 vs. Anbernic PAP KIII Plus
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- PAP KIII Plus
- More portable
- PAP KIII Plus
- Newer model
- PowKiddy X16
Main differences
- PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
- Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is roughly 51% smaller and 43% lighter.
- PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless.
- PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Details
Anbernic
PAP KIII Plus
- Price
- $43.00
- OS
- Useless
- Released
- Jan 2016
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 4.3 inch TFT
- Weight
- 162 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | PowKiddy X16 | PAP KIII Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45.00 | $43.00 |
| OS | µC/OS-II | Useless |
| Screen | 7.0 inch | 4.3 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 5:3 | 16:9 |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 480 x 272 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | TFT |
| Chipset | Actions ATJ2279B | Ingenic JZ4760B |
| CPU | Actions ATJ2279B | XBurst |
| GPU | "Built in GPU" | Vivante GC200 |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 64 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | Internal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSD | Internal & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1800 mAh | 1200 mAh BP-4L |
| Weight | 286 grams | 162 grams |
| Dimensions | 240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm | 170 mm x 78 mm x 18 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- PowKiddy X16 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PAP KIII Plus 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 X16 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PAP KIII Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X16 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- PAP KIII Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PowKiddy X16 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PAP KIII Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PowKiddy X16 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- PAP KIII Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X16 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PAP KIII Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X16 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PowKiddy X16 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- PAP KIII Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 and the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
- PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is about $2 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is roughly 51% smaller and 43% lighter. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 or the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
- The Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is the cheaper of the two at around $43.00, roughly $2.00 less than the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 or the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus?
- The PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is the newer model, released in 2018.
