Device comparison

Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 vs. PowKiddy Q20 Mini

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Quick verdict

More portable
PowKiddy Q20 Mini
Newer model
Z35S / HG3506

Main differences

  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini is roughly 46% smaller.
  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); PowKiddy Q20 Mini runs NxHope.
  • Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy Q20 Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

Raypodo

Z35S / HG3506

Details
Price
$40
OS
Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
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PowKiddy

PowKiddy Q20 Mini

Details
Price
$40
OS
NxHope
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
Genesis
Screen
2.4 inch IPS
Weight
82 grams

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Specs

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SpecZ35S / HG3506PowKiddy Q20 Mini
OSLinux (EmuELEC/ArkOS)NxHope
Screen3.5 inch2.4 inch
Resolution640 x 480320 x 240
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Allwinner F1C100S
CPUCortex-A35ARM926EJ-S
GPUMali-G31 MP22D accelerator
RAM1 GB DDR332 MB SDRAM
StorageInternal & External MicroSDInternal 16 GB & External MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh1200 mAh
Weight?82 grams
Dimensions91 mm x 131.3 mm x 38.4 mm118 mm x 55 mm x 15 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemZ35S / HG3506PowKiddy Q20 Mini
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

  • Z35S / HG3506 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 Q20 Mini DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PS1: Sony Playstation: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Z35S / HG3506 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Z35S / HG3506 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Z35S / HG3506 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • PowKiddy Q20 Mini Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 and the PowKiddy Q20 Mini?
Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 has stronger listed emulation coverage. PowKiddy Q20 Mini is roughly 46% smaller. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 runs Linux (EmuELEC/ArkOS); PowKiddy Q20 Mini runs NxHope. Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; PowKiddy Q20 Mini is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is newer, the Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 or the PowKiddy Q20 Mini?
The Raypodo Z35S / HG3506 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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