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PowKiddy J6 vs. Data Frog SF2000

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Quick verdict

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

Main differences

  • Data Frog SF2000 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy J6.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is about $13 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is roughly 10% smaller.
  • Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware; PowKiddy J6 runs Proprietary.
  • Data Frog SF2000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy J6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy J6

Details
Price
$37
OS
Proprietary
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
260 grams

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Data Frog

Data Frog SF2000

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

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SpecPowKiddy J6Data Frog SF2000
Price$37$24
OSProprietaryMulticore Firmware
Screen4.3 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio5:34:3
Resolution800 x 480320 x 240
ChipsetActions Semiconductor ATS3603Hi-Chip Semiconductor B210
CPU?MIPS24KEc
GPU?Mali-400 MP2
RAM64 MB128 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 16 MB Flash, External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1000 mAh1500 mAh 18650
Weight260 grams?
Dimensions172 mm x 74 mm x 22 mm166 mm x 69 mm x 32 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy J6Data Frog SF2000
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 J6 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Data Frog SF2000 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy J6 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Data Frog SF2000 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy J6 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy J6 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Data Frog SF2000 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy J6 and the Data Frog SF2000?
Data Frog SF2000 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy J6. Data Frog SF2000 is about $13 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Data Frog SF2000 is roughly 10% smaller. Data Frog SF2000 runs Multicore Firmware; PowKiddy J6 runs Proprietary. Data Frog SF2000 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy J6 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy J6 or the Data Frog SF2000?
The Data Frog SF2000 is the cheaper of the two at around $24, roughly $13 less than the PowKiddy J6 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy J6 or the Data Frog SF2000?
The Data Frog SF2000 is the newer model, released in 2023.

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