PowKiddy X35H vs. MagicX XU20 V32

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU20 V32
More portable
XU20 V32
Newer model
XU20 V32

Main differences

  • MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X35H.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 20% smaller and 12% lighter.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; PowKiddy X35H runs Linux.
  • MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy X35H is highlighted for Dreamcast, N64, PS1, GBA.

PowKiddy

X35H

Details
Price
$60.00
OS
Linux
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
PSP
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
181 grams

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MagicX

XU20 V32

Details
Price
$53.00
OS
Android 10
Released
Aug 2025
Up to
PSP
Screen
3.2 inch IPS
Weight
160 grams

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Specs

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SpecX35HXU20 V32
Price$60.00$53.00
OSLinuxAndroid 10
Screen3.5 inch3.2 inch
Resolution640 x 4801024 x 768
ChipsetRockChip RK3566Allwinner A133 Plus
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEPowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB LPDDR4X2 GB DDR4
StorageDual External MicroSDNo internal storage; boots from microSD (TF) card up to 512GB
Battery3000 mAh3200 mAh
Weight181 grams160 grams
Dimensions150 mm x 77 mm x 24 mm83 mm x 112 mm x 24 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo
Stick typeHall effectUnknown
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemX35HXU20 V32
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

  • X35H DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • XU20 V32 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip The aspect ratio of the Touch Zero screen's is ideal for DS, with each screen being 2.6"
  • X35H 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • XU20 V32 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU20 V32 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X35H NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • XU20 V32 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU20 V32 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • X35H Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU20 V32 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • X35H Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU20 V32 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • X35H Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • X35H GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU20 V32 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • X35H Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • XU20 V32 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the PowKiddy X35H and the MagicX XU20 V32?
MagicX XU20 V32 has similar emulation coverage to PowKiddy X35H. MagicX XU20 V32 is about $7 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU20 V32 is roughly 20% smaller and 12% lighter. MagicX XU20 V32 runs Android 10; PowKiddy X35H runs Linux. MagicX XU20 V32 is highlighted for DS, PS1, GBA, SNES; PowKiddy X35H is highlighted for Dreamcast, N64, PS1, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the PowKiddy X35H or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the cheaper of the two at around $53.00, roughly $7.00 less than the PowKiddy X35H based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the PowKiddy X35H or the MagicX XU20 V32?
The MagicX XU20 V32 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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