The main difference between the PowKiddy RGB30 and the PowKiddy X55 is size.
The PowKiddy RGB30 measures 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm and weighs 207 g; the PowKiddy X55 measures 212.5 x 94.5 x 19 mm and weighs 293 g.
Other differences
- The PowKiddy RGB30 has a 1:1 screen and the PowKiddy X55 a 16:9 one, so different systems fill each.
- The PowKiddy X55 has a 5.5 inch screen against 4.0 inches on the PowKiddy RGB30.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
PowKiddy RGB30The PowKiddy RGB30 (145 x 86.5 x 18 mm, 207 g). The PowKiddy X55 is 212.5 x 94.5 x 19 mm, 293 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy RGB30 or the PowKiddy X55?
NeitherNeither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 10 out of 100.
Which costs less?
TieThey launched at about the same price: $90 and $90.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 67% of the PowKiddy RGB30's screen at 3x, 67% of the PowKiddy X55's screen at 4x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 4,100 and 4,000 mAh.
Side by side
| PowKiddy RGB30 | PowKiddy X55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $90 | $90 |
| Released | Sep 2023 | May 2023 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3566 | RockChip RK3566 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 4.0 inch IPS 1:1 | 5.5 inch IPS 16:9 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Weight | 207 g | 293 g |
| Size | 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm | 212.5 x 94.5 x 19 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, asymmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, stacked |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- PowKiddy RGB30PowKiddy X55
- 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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