Retroid Pocket 2S vs PowKiddy RGB30

Retroid Pocket 2S vs PowKiddy RGB30

Comparison

General
Model NameRetroid Pocket 2SPowKiddy RGB30
BrandRetroidPowKiddy
Release DateJuly 2023
Price$99 (3GB + 32GB)
$119 (4GB + 128GB)
$149 (4GB + 128GB + Metal Edition)
$90
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*Get the Retroid Pocket 2S on Amazon
*Get the PowKiddy RGB30 from the PowKiddy Official Store on AliExpress
Software
OSAndroid 11Linux
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)ArkOS
JELOS
System
CPUUnisoc Tiger T610Rockchip RK3566
Cores/Threads2 x ARM Cortex A75 @ 1.8 GHz
6 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 1.8 GHz
4 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 1.8 GHz
GPUMali G52 MP2 @ 614 MHzMali G52 MP2 @ 850 MHz
RAM3GB/4GB1GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4X 1600 MHzLPDDR4
Storage
Internal Storage Size32GB/128GB16GB (using microSD slot)
Internal Storage TypeeMMC
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StoragemicroSDDual microSD (max 256GB)
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width155 mm145 mm
Height80.6 mm86.5 mm
Depth28 mm18 mm
Weight270g207g
MaterialABS/MetalPlastic
SpeakersStereo
ColorsIndigo/Clear Green/Clear Black/Black/Retro/16 bit/Metal EditionBlack/White/Blue/Yellow
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons Analog L2/R2
Analog SticksDual with L3/R3 and hall sensorDual with L3/R3
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity4000 mAh4100 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)6 hours
Display
Size (inches)3.54
Resolution640 x 480720 x 720
Aspect Ratio4:31:1
Display TypeIPSIPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate60 Hz
ProtectionOCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output via micro HDMI via HDMI
Ports1 x USB Type C
1 x micro HDMI
1 x HDMI
2 x USB Type C
Others
Miscellaneous
Other features1 x programmable button
Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent Excellent
Sega Saturn Average Average
PlayStation 1 Excellent Excellent
Nintendo 64 Excellent Excellent
Sega Dreamcast Excellent Excellent
PlayStation 2 Average Poor
Game Boy Advance Excellent Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Average Poor
Nintendo DS Excellent Excellent
PlayStation Portable Excellent Excellent
Nintendo Wii Average Poor
PlayStation 3 Poor Poor
Nintendo Wii U Poor Poor
Compatibility Sheet
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark2550957
Geekbench 6Single-core: 426
Multi-core: 1312
Single-core: 168
Multi-core: 450
Geekbench 5Single-core: 369
Multi-core: 1101
Single-core: 156
Multi-core: 491
Antutuv9: 181377v9: 105826
Cinebench R23
3DMark

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