PowKiddy V2 vs. HardKernel Odroid Go

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Quick verdict

Best value
Odroid Go
More portable
Odroid Go
Newer model
Odroid Go

Main differences

  • HardKernel Odroid Go is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go is roughly 44% smaller and 18% lighter.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus ? on PowKiddy V2.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go runs Retro ESP32; PowKiddy V2 runs Linux.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy V2

Details
Price
$40.00
OS
Linux
Released
Unknown
Up to
Unknown
Screen
3.2 inch ?
Weight
140 grams

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HardKernel

Odroid Go

Details
Price
$32.00
OS
Retro ESP32
Released
Jun 2018
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
2.4 inch TFT
Weight
115 grams

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1 collector

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecPowKiddy V2Odroid Go
Price$40.00$32.00
OSLinuxRetro ESP32
Screen3.2 inch2.4 inch
Refresh rateUnknown60 Hz
Panel?TFT
ChipsetUnknownEspressif Systems ESP32-WROVER-B
CPUUnknownTensilica Xtensa LX6
GPUUnknown❌
RAMUnknown4MB PSRAM
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 16 MB & External MicroSD
Weight140 grams115 grams
Dimensions135 mm x 90 mm x 18 mm121 mm x 76 mm x 16 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy V2Odroid Go
Classic systems
Game BoyUnknown
NESUnknown
GenesisUnknown
GBAUnknown
SNESUnknown
PS1Unknown
Mid-generation systems
DSUnknown
N64Unknown
DreamcastUnknown
PSPUnknown
SaturnUnknown
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeUnknown
WiiUnknown
PS2Unknown
Modern systems
3DSUnknown
SwitchUnknown
Wii UUnknown
PS3Unknown

Emulation source notes

  • Odroid Go DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy V2 and the HardKernel Odroid Go?
HardKernel Odroid Go is about $8 cheaper based on catalog pricing. HardKernel Odroid Go is roughly 44% smaller and 18% lighter. HardKernel Odroid Go has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus ? on PowKiddy V2. HardKernel Odroid Go runs Retro ESP32; PowKiddy V2 runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy V2 or the HardKernel Odroid Go?
The HardKernel Odroid Go is the cheaper of the two at around $32.00, roughly $8.00 less than the PowKiddy V2 based on catalog pricing.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the PowKiddy V2 or the HardKernel Odroid Go?
The HardKernel Odroid Go is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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