PowKiddy X20 vs. Anbernic RG300X

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy X20
More portable
RG300X
Newer model
RG300X

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG300X has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X20.
  • PowKiddy X20 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG300X is roughly 42% smaller.
  • Anbernic RG300X runs OpenDingux; PowKiddy X20 runs Linux.
  • Anbernic RG300X is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy X20

Details
Price
$70.00
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Anbernic

RG300X

Details
Price
$88.00
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
154 grams

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy X20RG300X
Price$70.00$88.00
OSLinuxOpenDingux
Screen5.0 inch3.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution960 x 544640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3128Ingenic JZ4770
CPUCortex-A7XBurst
GPUMali-400 MP2Vivante GC860
RAM256 MB DDR3512 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 128 MB & External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery2800 mAh2500 mAh
WeightUnknown154 grams
Dimensions193 mm x 85 mm x 18 mm137 mm x 69 mm x 20 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy X20RG300X
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

  • PowKiddy X20 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG300X DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG300X N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG300X PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy X20 and the Anbernic RG300X?
Anbernic RG300X has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X20. PowKiddy X20 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG300X is roughly 42% smaller. Anbernic RG300X runs OpenDingux; PowKiddy X20 runs Linux. Anbernic RG300X is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X20 or the Anbernic RG300X?
The PowKiddy X20 is the cheaper of the two at around $70.00, roughly $18.00 less than the Anbernic RG300X based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy X20 or the Anbernic RG300X?
The Anbernic RG300X is the newer model, released in 2021.

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