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PowKiddy RGB30 vs. Anbernic RG-35XX

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-35XX
More portable
RG-35XX
Newer model
PowKiddy RGB30

Main differences

  • PowKiddy RGB30 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG-35XX is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-35XX is roughly 24% smaller and 15% lighter.
  • PowKiddy RGB30 runs Linux (JELOS); Anbernic RG-35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy RGB30

Details
Price
$90
OS
Linux (JELOS)
Released
Sep 2023
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
207 grams

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Anbernic

RG-35XX

Details
Price
$50
OS
Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera
Released
Dec 2022
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
175 grams

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy RGB30RG-35XX
Price$90$50
OSLinux (JELOS)Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera
Screen4.0 inch3.5 inch
Aspect ratio1:14:3
Resolution720 x 720640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3566Actions Semiconductor ATM7039S
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A9
GPUMali-G52 2EEPowerVR SGX544MP
RAM1 GB LPDDR4256 MB DDR3
Battery4100 mAh2100 mAh / 2600 mAh
Weight207 grams175 grams
Dimensions145 mm x 86.5 mm x 18 mm81 mm x 117 mm x 20 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy RGB30RG-35XX
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentGood
Mid-generation systems
DSGoodLimited
N64ExcellentLimited
DreamcastGoodLimited
PSPGoodLimited
SaturnPlayableUnsupported
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeLimitedUnsupported
WiiLimitedUnsupported
PS2UnsupportedUnsupported
Modern systems
3DSLimitedUnsupported
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy RGB30 and the Anbernic RG-35XX?
PowKiddy RGB30 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-35XX is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-35XX is roughly 24% smaller and 15% lighter. PowKiddy RGB30 runs Linux (JELOS); Anbernic RG-35XX runs Proprietary (Linux), GarlicOS, MinUI, Batocera.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy RGB30 or the Anbernic RG-35XX?
The Anbernic RG-35XX is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $40 less than the PowKiddy RGB30 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy RGB30 or the Anbernic RG-35XX?
The PowKiddy RGB30 is the newer model, released in 2023.

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