The main difference between the GKD Pixel and the RG NANO is size.
The RG NANO measures 43 x 71 x 17 mm and weighs 75 g; the GKD Pixel measures 56 x 80 x 18 mm and weighs 107 g.
Other differences
- The GKD Pixel has a 4:3 screen and the RG NANO a 1:1 one, so different systems fill each.
- The GKD Pixel has L2 and R2; the RG NANO has only one pair of shoulder buttons.
- The GKD Pixel has a headphone jack; the RG NANO does not.
- The GKD Pixel runs on the Ingenic X1830, the RG NANO on the Allwinner V3s.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG NANOThe RG NANO (43 x 71 x 17 mm, 75 g). The GKD Pixel is 56 x 80 x 18 mm, 107 g. Both fit a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the GKD Pixel or the RG NANO?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
RG NANOThe RG NANO, at about $60 at launch against $76. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG NANOThe RG NANO. GBA games fill 67% of the RG NANO's screen at 1x with even pixels, against 50% of the GKD Pixel's screen at 1x.
Which has the bigger battery?
GKD PixelThe GKD Pixel, at 1,300 mAh against 1,050 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 | RG NANO | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $76 | $60 |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Jun 2023 |
| Plays well up to | PS1 | PS1 |
| Shape | Vertical | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | Ingenic X1830 | Allwinner V3s |
| Memory | 128 MB | 64 MB |
| Screen | 2.31 inch IPS 4:3 | 1.54 inch IPS 1:1 |
| Resolution | 320 x 240 | 240 x 240 |
| Battery | 1,300 mAh | 1,050 mAh |
| Weight | 107 g | 75 g |
| Size | 56 x 80 x 18 mm | 43 x 71 x 17 mm |
| Analog sticks | None | None |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Video out | No | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | No |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- GKD PixelRG NANO
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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