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PowKiddy V10 vs. PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16

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Quick verdict

Best value
V10
Better screen
V10
More portable
V10
Newer model
V10

Main differences

  • PowKiddy V10 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • PowKiddy V10 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy V10 is roughly 64% smaller.
  • PowKiddy V10 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16.
  • PowKiddy V10 runs Linux; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II.
  • PowKiddy V10 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

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V10

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux
Released
Jun 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
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PowKiddy, Coolbaby

PowKiddy X16

Details
Price
$45
OS
µC/OS-II
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
Genesis
Screen
7.0 inch TFT
Weight
286 grams

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Specs

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SpecV10PowKiddy X16
Price$40$45
OSLinuxµC/OS-II
Screen3.5 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio3:25:3
Resolution480 x 320800 x 480
PanelIPSTFT
ChipsetRockchip RK3326Actions ATJ2279B
CPUCortex-A35Actions ATJ2279B
GPUMali-G31 MP2"Built in GPU"
RAM1 GB DDR3512 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 4/8/16 GB & External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh1800 mAh
Weight?286 grams
Dimensions94 mm x 103.2 mm x 22.5 mm240 mm x 112 mm x 15mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemV10PowKiddy X16
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

  • V10 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • PowKiddy X16 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • V10 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X16 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V10 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • V10 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X16 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • V10 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X16 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • V10 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X16 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • V10 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X16 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • V10 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X16 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy V10 and the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
PowKiddy V10 has stronger listed emulation coverage. PowKiddy V10 is about $5 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy V10 is roughly 64% smaller. PowKiddy V10 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16. PowKiddy V10 runs Linux; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 runs µC/OS-II. PowKiddy V10 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy V10 or the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
The PowKiddy V10 is the cheaper of the two at around $40, roughly $5 less than the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy V10 or the PowKiddy, Coolbaby PowKiddy X16?
The PowKiddy V10 is the newer model, released in 2024.

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