The main difference between the PowKiddy RGB20S and the RG-351V is size.
The PowKiddy RGB20S measures 83 x 120 x 20.8 mm and weighs null g; the RG-351V measures 94 x 140 x 26.8 mm and weighs 230 g.
Other differences
- The PowKiddy RGB20S has two analog sticks; the RG-351V has one.
- The RG-351V has Wi-Fi and the PowKiddy RGB20S does not, so no online updates, cloud saves or streaming on it.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
PowKiddy RGB20SThe PowKiddy RGB20S (83 x 120 x 20.8 mm, null g). The RG-351V is 94 x 140 x 26.8 mm, 230 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy RGB20S or the RG-351V?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
PowKiddy RGB20SThe PowKiddy RGB20S, at about $80 at launch against $109. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 50% of the PowKiddy RGB20S's screen at 2x, 50% of the RG-351V's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG-351VThe RG-351V, at 3,900 mAh against 3,500 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.
Side by side
| PowKiddy RGB20S | RG-351V | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $80 | $109 |
| Released | May 2022 | Mar 2021 |
| Plays well up to | DS | DS |
| Shape | Vertical | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Weight | ? | 230 g |
| Size | 83 x 120 x 20.8 mm | 94 x 140 x 26.8 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Single, bottom |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Video out | No | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- PowKiddy RGB20SRG-351V
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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