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PowKiddy RGB10 vs. PowKiddy RGB10MAX3

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy RGB10
More portable
PowKiddy RGB10
Newer model
RGB10MAX3

Main differences

  • PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • PowKiddy RGB10 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy RGB10 is roughly 37% smaller.
  • PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 runs Linux (JELOS); PowKiddy RGB10 runs RetroArch.

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PowKiddy RGB10

Details
Price
$80
OS
RetroArch
Released
Jul 2020
Up to
N64
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
144 grams

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PowKiddy

RGB10MAX3

Details
Price
$90
OS
Linux (JELOS)
Released
Feb 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy RGB10RGB10MAX3
Price$80$90
OSRetroArchLinux (JELOS)
Screen3.5 inch5.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:216:9
Resolution480 x 3201280 x 720
ChipsetRockChip RK3326RockChip RK3566
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-G52 2EE
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB LPDDR4
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery2800 mAh / 3500 mAh (Metal / Pro)4000 mAh
Weight144 grams?
Dimensions144 mm x 63 mm x 16 mm189.5 mm x 76.5 mm x 18-30 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy RGB10RGB10MAX3
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSPlayableGood
N64GoodExcellent
DreamcastPlayableGood
PSPPlayableGood
SaturnLimitedPlayable
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedLimited
WiiUnsupportedLimited
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedLimited
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy RGB10 and the PowKiddy RGB10MAX3?
PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. PowKiddy RGB10 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy RGB10 is roughly 37% smaller. PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 runs Linux (JELOS); PowKiddy RGB10 runs RetroArch.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy RGB10 or the PowKiddy RGB10MAX3?
The PowKiddy RGB10 is the cheaper of the two at around $80, roughly $10 less than the PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy RGB10 or the PowKiddy RGB10MAX3?
The PowKiddy RGB10MAX3 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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