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PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 vs. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90

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Quick verdict

Best value
RetroMini RS-90
More portable
RetroMini RS-90
Newer model
PowKiddy X16

Main differences

  • PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 has similar emulation coverage to Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is roughly 73% smaller and 64% lighter.
  • PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.
  • PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.

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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Subor, Coolbaby

RetroMini RS-90

Details
Price
$30
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jan 2017
Up to
GBA
Screen
2.0 inch TFT
Weight
103 grams

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy X16RetroMini RS-90
Price$45$30
OSµC/OS-IIOpenDingux
Screen7.0 inch2.0 inch
Aspect ratio5:33:2
Resolution800 x 480240 x 160
ChipsetActions ATJ2279BIngenic JZ4725B
CPUActions ATJ2279BXBurst
GPU"Built in GPU"
RAM512 MB DDR232 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1800 mAh1020 mAh BL-5C
Weight286 grams103 grams
Dimensions240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm105 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy X16RetroMini RS-90
Classic systems
Game BoyGoodExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisPlayableUnsupported
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 Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 has similar emulation coverage to Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is roughly 73% smaller and 64% lighter. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for NES, SNES; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is highlighted for NES, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 or the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
The Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $15 less than the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 or the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
The PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is the newer model, released in 2018.

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