Device comparison

PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 vs. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15

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Quick verdict

Best value
Tiny GamePi15
More portable
Tiny GamePi15
Newer model
Tiny GamePi15

Main differences

  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 92% smaller and 79% lighter.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie); PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II.
  • WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 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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WaveShare

Tiny GamePi15

Details
Price
$30
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
May 2019
Up to
GBA
Screen
1.54 inch TFT
Weight
60 grams

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy X16Tiny GamePi15
Price$45$30
OSµC/OS-IILinux (RetroPie)
Screen7.0 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio5:31:1
Resolution800 x 480240 x 240
ChipsetActions ATJ2279BBroadcom BCM2835
CPUActions ATJ2279BARM1176JZF-S
GPU"Built in GPU"Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM512 MB DDR2512 MB DDR
StorageInternal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1800 mAh14500
Weight286 grams60 grams
Dimensions240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm65 mm x 35 mm x 23 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy X16Tiny GamePi15
Classic systems
Game BoyGoodExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisPlayablePlayable
GBAGoodGood
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1LimitedPlayable
Mid-generation systems
DSUnsupportedLimited
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 WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is about $15 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is roughly 92% smaller and 79% lighter. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 runs Linux (RetroPie); PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II. WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 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 WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
The WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 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 WaveShare Tiny GamePi15?
The WaveShare Tiny GamePi15 is the newer model, released in 2019.

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