Device comparison

PowKiddy RGB10 vs. PowKiddy X17

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy RGB10
More portable
PowKiddy RGB10
Newer model
PowKiddy X17

Main differences

  • PowKiddy X17 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB10.
  • PowKiddy RGB10 is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy RGB10 is roughly 73% smaller.
  • PowKiddy X17 has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy RGB10.
  • PowKiddy X17 runs Android 7.0; PowKiddy RGB10 runs RetroArch.

PowKiddy

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

PowKiddy X17

Details
Price
$130
OS
Android 7.0
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
DS
Screen
7.0 inch IPS Touchscreen
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy RGB10PowKiddy X17
Price$80$130
OSRetroArchAndroid 7.0
Screen3.5 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:2128:75
Resolution480 x 3201024 x 600
PanelIPSIPS Touchscreen
ChipsetRockChip RK3326MediaTek MTK8163 V/B
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-T720 MP2
RAM1 GB DDR32 GB DDR3
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 32 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Battery2800 mAh / 3500 mAh (Metal / Pro)4000 mAh
Weight144 grams?
Dimensions144 mm x 63 mm x 16 mm255 mm x 130 mm x 45 mm
Video outNoYes
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy RGB10PowKiddy X17
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSPlayableGood
N64GoodPlayable
DreamcastPlayableLimited
PSPPlayablePlayable
SaturnLimitedLimited
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnsupportedUnsupported
WiiUnsupportedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy RGB10 and the PowKiddy X17?
PowKiddy X17 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy RGB10. PowKiddy RGB10 is about $50 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy RGB10 is roughly 73% smaller. PowKiddy X17 has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on PowKiddy RGB10. PowKiddy X17 runs Android 7.0; PowKiddy RGB10 runs RetroArch.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy RGB10 or the PowKiddy X17?
The PowKiddy RGB10 is the cheaper of the two at around $80, roughly $50 less than the PowKiddy X17 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy RGB10 or the PowKiddy X17?
The PowKiddy X17 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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