Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2 vs Miyoo Mini

Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2Game KiddyGKD Pixel 2$80 at launch, Feb 2025Miyoo MiniMiyooMiyoo Mini$52 at launch, Dec 2021
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The main difference between the GKD Pixel 2 and the Miyoo Mini is the chip.

The GKD Pixel 2 runs on the RockChip RK3326S, the Miyoo Mini on the SigmaStar SSD202D.

Which is better

Pocketability

Which fits in a pocket better?

GKD Pixel 2

The GKD Pixel 2 (63 x 81 x 17 mm, 115 g). The Miyoo Mini is 65 x 93.5 x 18 mm, 106 g. Both fit a jeans pocket.

PS2

Which is better for PS2 games, the GKD Pixel 2 or the Miyoo Mini?

Neither

Neither plays PS2 games.

Price

Which costs less?

Miyoo Mini

The Miyoo Mini, at about $52 at launch against $80. Prices today vary by store and the used market.

GBA

Which is better for GBA games?

Tie

Both run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 50% of the GKD Pixel 2's screen at 2x, 50% of the Miyoo Mini's screen at 2x.

Battery

Which has the bigger battery?

Miyoo Mini

The Miyoo Mini, at 2,000 mAh against 1,800 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.

Side by side

GKD Pixel 2Miyoo Mini
Launch price$80$52
ReleasedFeb 2025Dec 2021
Plays well up toDSDS
ShapeVerticalVertical
SoftwareLinuxLinux
ChipRockChip RK3326SSigmaStar SSD202D
Memory1 GB128 MB
Screen2.4 inch IPS 4:32.8 inch IPS 4:3
Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
Battery1,800 mAh2,000 mAh
Weight115 g106 g
Size63 x 81 x 17 mm65 x 93.5 x 18 mm
Analog sticksNoneNone
L2 and R2Yes, side by sideYes, side by side
Wi-FiNoNo
Video outNoNo
Headphone jackYesYes

Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.

Emulation

  1. GKD Pixel 2Miyoo Mini
  2. Game Boy100100
  3. NES100100
  4. Genesis100100
  5. GBA100100
  6. SNES100100
  7. PS1100100
  8. DS8080
  9. N64500
  10. Dreamcast500
  11. PSP500
  12. Saturn200

100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.

Full details

Game Kiddy GKD Pixel 2: specs, screen fit and owner notes →GKD Pixel 2 on eBay
Miyoo Mini: specs, screen fit and owner notes →Miyoo Mini on eBay

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