PowKiddy, Coolbaby
PowKiddy X16
- Price
- $45
- OS
- µC/OS-II
- Released
- Jan 2018
- Up to
- Genesis
- Screen
- 7.0 inch TFT
- Weight
- 286 grams
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Device comparison
PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 vs. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- Z35S / HG3506
- Better screen
- Z35S / HG3506
- More portable
- Z35S / HG3506
- Newer model
- Z35S / HG3506
Main differences
- Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is roughly 56% smaller.
- Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16.
- Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II.
- Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Details
Raypodo
Z35S / HG3506
- Price
- $40
- OS
- Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)
- Released
- Jan 2025
- Up to
- DS
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- ?
No reviews yet
0 collectors
Specs
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| Spec | PowKiddy X16 | Z35S / HG3506 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $45 | $40 |
| OS | µC/OS-II | Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS) |
| Screen | 7.0 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 5:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 800 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | TFT | IPS |
| Chipset | Actions ATJ2279B | RockChip RK3326 |
| CPU | Actions ATJ2279B | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | "Built in GPU" | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Internal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSD | Internal & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 1800 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Weight | 286 grams | ? |
| Dimensions | 240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm | 91 mm x 131.3 mm x 38.4 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
- Z35S / HG3506 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
- PowKiddy X16 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Z35S / HG3506 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
- Z35S / HG3506 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X16 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Z35S / HG3506 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PowKiddy X16 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- Z35S / HG3506 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
- Z35S / HG3506 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X16 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Z35S / HG3506 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
- Z35S / HG3506 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
- Z35S / HG3506 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- PowKiddy X16 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Z35S / HG3506 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
- Z35S / HG3506 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- PowKiddy X16 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Z35S / HG3506 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
- Z35S / HG3506 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- PowKiddy X16 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- Z35S / HG3506 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
- Z35S / HG3506 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
- Z35S / HG3506 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
- Z35S / HG3506 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
- Z35S / HG3506 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 and the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506?
- Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is roughly 56% smaller. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 or the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506?
- The Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $5 less than the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 or the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506?
- The Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is the newer model, released in 2025.
