The main difference between the Miyoo Mini and the PowKiddy RGB30 is power.
The PowKiddy RGB30 plays everything up to Dreamcast well, while the Miyoo Mini tops out at DS.
Other differences
- The Miyoo Mini measures 65 x 93.5 x 18 mm and weighs 106 g; the PowKiddy RGB30 measures 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm and weighs 207 g.
- The Miyoo Mini is a vertical, Game Boy shaped, the PowKiddy RGB30 is a horizontal.
- The Miyoo Mini launched at about $52 and the PowKiddy RGB30 at about $90.
- The PowKiddy RGB30 has two analog sticks; the Miyoo Mini has none.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Miyoo MiniThe Miyoo Mini (65 x 93.5 x 18 mm, 106 g). The PowKiddy RGB30 is 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm, 207 g. Only the Miyoo Mini fits a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Miyoo Mini or the PowKiddy RGB30?
NeitherNeither is built for PS2. They score 0 and 10 out of 100.
Which costs less?
Miyoo MiniThe Miyoo Mini, at about $52 at launch against $90. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
PowKiddy RGB30The PowKiddy RGB30. GBA games fill 67% of the PowKiddy RGB30's screen at 3x with even pixels, against 50% of the Miyoo Mini's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
PowKiddy RGB30The PowKiddy RGB30, at 4,100 mAh against 2,000 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| Miyoo Mini | PowKiddy RGB30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $52 | $90 |
| Released | Dec 2021 | Sep 2023 |
| Plays well up to | DS | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | SigmaStar SSD202D | RockChip RK3566 |
| Memory | 128 MB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 2.8 inch IPS 4:3 | 4.0 inch IPS 1:1 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 720 x 720 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Weight | 106 g | 207 g |
| Size | 65 x 93.5 x 18 mm | 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm |
| Analog sticks | None | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Miyoo MiniPowKiddy RGB30
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- PS2
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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