The main difference between the PowKiddy RGB30 and the RG-35XX H is the screen shape.
The PowKiddy RGB30 has a 1:1 screen and the RG-35XX H a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
Other differences
- The PowKiddy RGB30 runs on the RockChip RK3566, the RG-35XX H on the Allwinner H700.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-35XX HThe RG-35XX H (145 x 69 x 16 mm, 180 g). The PowKiddy RGB30 is 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm, 207 g. Only the RG-35XX H fits a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy RGB30 or the RG-35XX H?
NeitherNeither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 0 out of 100.
Which costs less?
RG-35XX HThe RG-35XX H, at about $68 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 RG-35XX H's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
PowKiddy RGB30The PowKiddy RGB30, at 4,100 mAh against 3,300 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| PowKiddy RGB30 | RG-35XX H | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $90 | $68 |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Jan 2024 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3566 | Allwinner H700 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 4.0 inch IPS 1:1 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh | 3,300 mAh |
| Weight | 207 g | 180 g |
| Size | 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm | 145 x 69 x 16 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| 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 RGB30RG-35XX H
- 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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