PowKiddy X55

Specification

General
Model Name	PowKiddy X55
Brand	PowKiddy
Release Date	April 2023
Price	$90
Where to buy?	*Get the PowKiddy X55 from the PowKiddy Official Store on AliExpress

Software
OS	JELOS
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)	JELOS

System
CPU	Rockchip RK3566
Cores/Threads	4 x ARM Cortex A55 (1.8 GHz)
GPU	Mali G52 MP2 @ 850 MHz
RAM	2GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X

Storage
Internal Storage Size	16GB (using microSD slot)
Internal Storage Type
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable Storage	Dual microSD (max 256GB)
Expandable Storage Speed

Body
Width	212.5 mm
Height	94.5 mm
Depth	19 mm
Weight	293g
Material	ABS
Speakers	Stereo
Colors	Blue
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons
Analog Sticks	Dual with L3/R3
Rumble / vibration

Battery
Battery Capacity	4000 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)	4 hours

Display
Size (inches)	5.5
Resolution	1280 x 720
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Display Type	IPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate
Protection	OCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density

Connectivity
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output	via mini HDMI
Ports	2 x USB Type C 1 x mini HDMI
Others

Miscellaneous
Other features

Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System	Excellent
Sega Saturn	Average
PlayStation 1	Excellent
Nintendo 64	Excellent
Sega Dreamcast	Excellent
PlayStation 2	Poor
Game Boy Advance	Excellent
Nintendo GameCube	Poor
Nintendo DS	Excellent
PlayStation Portable	Excellent
Nintendo Wii	Poor
PlayStation 3	Poor
Nintendo Wii U	Poor
Compatibility Sheet

Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark	957
Geekbench 6	Single-core: 168 Multi-core: 450
Geekbench 5	Single-core: 156 Multi-core: 491
Antutu	v9: 105826
Cinebench R23
3DMark

Pros

$90 price tag makes this one of the best retro handheld devices you can get below $100.
720p 5.5 inch display is unheard of in this $100 and below segment. Goes really well with GBA and PSP games.
Comfortable to use for extended gaming sessions when compared to smaller 3.5 inches devices.
It comes with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and TV out.
There is no major flaw in this device.

Cons

Comes in only one color – blue (Update 19th July 2023: Black color now available for purchase)
Case is a fingerprint magnet.
Trigger and analog buttons can be quite loud.
No touchscreen. If you are a fan of touch based NDS games, then you might want to give the PowKiddy X55 a pass.