Retroid Pocket 3+ vs ONEXPLAYER 2
Comparison
| Model Name | Retroid Pocket 3+ | ONEXPLAYER 2 |
| Brand | Retroid | One Netbook |
| Release Date | 2022 | March 2023 |
| Price | $149 $179 (Metal Edition) | $899 – $1299 |
| Where to buy? | *Get the Retroid Pocket 3+ on AliExpress![](http://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/S34d23cc24b3549639bca03e2189a78b3t.jpg_80x80.jpg") *Get the Retroid Pocket 3+ on Amazon *Get a case for the Retroid Pocket 3+ on Amazon | *Get the ONEXPLAYER 2 from the ONEXPLAYER Official Store on AliExpress *Get the ONEXPLAYER 2 on Amazon |
| OS | Android 11 | Windows 11 |
| Launcher | Retroid Launcher | |
| Custom Firmware (CFW) | HoloISO | |
| CPU | Unisoc Tiger T618 | AMD Ryzen 6800U |
| Cores/Threads | 2 x ARM Cortex A75 @ 2.0 GHz 6 x ARM Cortex A55 @ 2.0 GHz | 8 cores 16 threads @ 2.7 to 4.7 GHz |
| GPU | Mali G52 MP2 @ 850 MHz | AMD Radeon 680M @ 2.2 GHz |
| RAM | 4GB | 16GB/32GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X 6400 MHz |
| Internal Storage Size | 128GB | 512GB/1TB/2TB |
| Internal Storage Type | eMMC | PCIe 4 NVMe SSD |
| Internal Storage Speed | ||
| Expandable Storage | microSD | microSD |
| Expandable Storage Speed | ||
| Width | 184.65 mm | 310 mm |
| Height | 81.38 mm | 127 mm |
| Depth | 24.23 mm | 22.5 mm |
| Weight | 235g 285g (Metal Edition) | 848g |
| Material | Plastic Metal (Metal Edition) | Plastic |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Colors | 16 bit/Retro/Orange/Indigo/Black/Clear Blue/Clear Purple | Midnight Black/Sonic White |
| Shoulder / Trigger Buttons | ||
| Analog Sticks | Dual with L3/R3 Dual with L3/R3 and hall sensor (Metal Edition) | Dual with L3/R3 |
| Rumble / vibration | ||
| Battery Capacity | 4500 mAh | 65.5 Wh |
| Fast Charging | ||
| Avg. Battery Life (tested) | 6.5 hours | 2 hours |
| Size (inches) | 4.7 | 8.4 |
| Resolution | 1334 x 750 | 2560 x 1600 |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Display Type | IPS | IPS |
| Touchscreen | ||
| Max Brightness | 450 nits | 350 nits |
| Refresh Rate | ||
| Protection | OCA laminated screen | |
| Screen to body ratio | ||
| Pixel Density | ||
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Network | ||
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | ||
| TV Output | ||
| Ports | 1 x USB Type C 1 x micro HDMI | 1 x USB 4 1 x USB 3.2 Type A 1 x USB Type C |
| Others | ||
| Other features | Kickstand, detachable controllers, speakers tuned by Harman AudioEFX | |
| Nintendo Entertainment System | ||
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| PlayStation 1 | ||
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| Sega Dreamcast | ||
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| Compatibility Sheet | Retroid Pocket 3+ | |
| Passmark CPU Mark | 2536 | 20581 |
| Geekbench 6 | Single-core: 460 Multi-core: 1435 | Single-core: 1715 Multi-core: 7066 |
| Geekbench 5 | Single-core: 1517 Multi-core: 7335 |
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| Antutu | v9: 213115 | |
| Cinebench R23 | Single-core: 1497 Multi-core: 10507 |
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The price difference between the Retroid Pocket 3+ and the ONEXPLAYER 2 is like heaven and earth. The ONEXPLAYER 2 could be 6 times more expensive but comes with higher end specs and features such as having the AMD Ryzen 6800U and bigger storage/RAM. What should be considered in order to pick one of the two?
Advantages of Retroid Pocket 3+
- Significantly cheaper at only $149 vs the $899 of the ONEXPLAYER 2.
- Runs on Android. If you are looking to use Android exclusive software/games, it will be easier to do it on the Retroid Pocket 3+ over the ONEXPLAYER 2.
- It is a much smaller and more pocketable.
- Much longer battery life and works much better as a retro handheld gaming device than the ONEXPLAYER 2.
- Brighter screen at 450 nits vs 350 nits.
Advantages of ONEXPLAYER 2 advantages
- The AMD Ryzen 6800U is the most powerful CPU you can find on handhelds today. This CPU together with its GPU (Radeon 680M) is capable of emulating up to the PS3. It is also capable to play most modern PC games at 1080p at low to medium details.
- Runs on Windows 11.
- Significantly more RAM and internal storage. Faster storage as well since it is using NVMe SSD.
- Higher resolution screen.
- Better connectivity options.
TLDR
If you are looking for a handheld with great performance to play all the latest and greatest, then there is no doubt that the ONEXPLAYER 2 is the clear winner. However it is a much more expensive and bulkier. If performance isn’t as important and you are happy to be able to play up to 6th generation consoles, then the Retroid Pocket 3+ should be your go to device.