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.

PowKiddy, Coolbaby

PowKiddy X16

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

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Raypodo

Z35S / HG3506

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy X16Z35S / HG3506
Price$45$40
OSµC/OS-IILinux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)
Screen7.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio5:34:3
Resolution800 x 480640 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetActions ATJ2279BRockChip RK3326
CPUActions ATJ2279BCortex-A35
GPU"Built in GPU"Mali-G31 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR21 GB DDR3
StorageInternal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery1800 mAh3000 mAh
Weight286 grams?
Dimensions240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm91 mm x 131.3 mm x 38.4 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy X16Z35S / HG3506
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 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.

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