Device comparison

PowKiddy X20 vs. PowKiddy A30

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
PowKiddy A30
More portable
PowKiddy A30
Newer model
PowKiddy A30

Main differences

  • PowKiddy X20 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • PowKiddy A30 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • PowKiddy A30 is roughly 40% smaller.
  • PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; PowKiddy X20 runs Linux.
  • PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

PowKiddy

PowKiddy X20

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
Oct 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
?

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PowKiddy

PowKiddy A30

Details
Price
$50
OS
Trimui OS
Released
Nov 2021
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
120 grams

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Specs

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SpecPowKiddy X20PowKiddy A30
Price$70$50
OSLinuxTrimui OS
Screen5.0 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution960 x 544320 x 240
ChipsetRockChip RK3128Allwinner F1C200S
CPUCortex-A7ARM926EJ-S
GPUMali-400 MP22D accelerator
RAM256 MB DDR364 MB LPDDR2
StorageInternal 128 MB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2800 mAh1200 mAh
Weight?120 grams
Dimensions193 mm x 85 mm x 18 mm136 mm x 72 mm x 19 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPowKiddy X20PowKiddy A30
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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PowKiddy X20 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy A30 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy X20 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy X20 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy X20 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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
  • PowKiddy A30 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 PowKiddy A30?
PowKiddy X20 has stronger listed emulation coverage. PowKiddy A30 is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. PowKiddy A30 is roughly 40% smaller. PowKiddy A30 runs Trimui OS; PowKiddy X20 runs Linux. PowKiddy A30 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; PowKiddy X20 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X20 or the PowKiddy A30?
The PowKiddy A30 is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $20 less than the PowKiddy X20 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy X20 or the PowKiddy A30?
The PowKiddy A30 is the newer model, released in 2021.

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