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PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 vs. Data Frog SF2000

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Quick verdict

Best value
Data Frog SF2000
Better screen
Data Frog SF2000
More portable
Data Frog SF2000
Newer model
Data Frog SF2000

Main differences

  • Data Frog SF2000 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is about $21 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is roughly 57% smaller.
  • Data Frog SF2000 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16.
  • Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES.

PowKiddy, Coolbaby

PowKiddy X16

Details
Price
$45
OS
µC/OS-II
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
GBA
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
286 grams

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Data Frog

Data Frog SF2000

Details
Price
$24
OS
Multicore Firmware
Released
Apr 2023
Up to
GBA
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy X16Data Frog SF2000
Price$45$24
OSµC/OS-IIMulticore Firmware
Screen7.0 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio5:34:3
Resolution800 x 480320 x 240
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetActions ATJ2279BHi-Chip Semiconductor B210
CPUActions ATJ2279BMIPS24KEc
GPU"Built in GPU"Mali-400 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR2128 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1800 mAh1500 mAh 18650
Weight286 grams?
Dimensions240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm166 mm x 69 mm x 32 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy X16Data Frog SF2000
Classic systems
Game BoyGoodExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisPlayablePlayable
GBAGoodGood
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1LimitedUnsupported
Mid-generation systems
DSUnsupportedUnsupported
N64UnsupportedUnsupported
DreamcastUnsupportedUnsupported
PSPUnsupportedUnsupported
SaturnUnsupportedUnsupported
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedUnsupported
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 and the Data Frog SF2000?
Data Frog SF2000 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16. Data Frog SF2000 is about $21 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Data Frog SF2000 is roughly 57% smaller. Data Frog SF2000 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16. Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II. Data Frog SF2000 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 or the Data Frog SF2000?
The Data Frog SF2000 is the cheaper of the two at around $24, roughly $21 less than the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 or the Data Frog SF2000?
The Data Frog SF2000 is the newer model, released in 2023.

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