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PowKiddy Q20 Mini vs. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90

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Quick verdict

Best value
RetroMini RS-90
Better screen
PowKiddy Q20 Mini
More portable
PowKiddy Q20 Mini
Newer model
PowKiddy Q20 Mini

Main differences

  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini has similar emulation coverage to Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
  • Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini is roughly 12% smaller and 20% lighter.
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90.
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini runs NxHope; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy Q20 Mini

Details
Price
$40
OS
NxHope
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.4 inch IPS
Weight
82 grams

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Subor, Coolbaby

RetroMini RS-90

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

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy Q20 MiniRetroMini RS-90
Price$40$30
OSNxHopeOpenDingux
Screen2.4 inch2.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution320 x 240240 x 160
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetAllwinner F1C100SIngenic JZ4725B
CPUARM926EJ-SXBurst
GPU2D accelerator
RAM32 MB SDRAM32 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 16 GB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery1200 mAh1020 mAh BL-5C
Weight82 grams103 grams
Dimensions118 mm x 55 mm x 15 mm105 mm x 70 mm x 22 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy Q20 MiniRetroMini RS-90
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 Q20 Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RetroMini RS-90 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 Q20 Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroMini RS-90 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RetroMini RS-90 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RetroMini RS-90 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroMini RS-90 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RetroMini RS-90 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RetroMini RS-90 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy Q20 Mini and the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
PowKiddy Q20 Mini has similar emulation coverage to Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy Q20 Mini is roughly 12% smaller and 20% lighter. PowKiddy Q20 Mini has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90. PowKiddy Q20 Mini runs NxHope; Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 runs OpenDingux.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy Q20 Mini or the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
The Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90 is the cheaper of the two at around $30, roughly $10 less than the PowKiddy Q20 Mini based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy Q20 Mini or the Subor, Coolbaby RetroMini RS-90?
The PowKiddy Q20 Mini is the newer model, released in 2021.

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