PowKiddy RGB30 vs PowKiddy RGB20SX

PowKiddy RGB30PowKiddyPowKiddy RGB30$90 at launch, Sep 2023PowKiddy RGB20SXPowKiddyRGB20SX$60 at launch, Apr 2024
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The main difference between the PowKiddy RGB30 and the RGB20SX is the shape.

The PowKiddy RGB30 is a horizontal, the RGB20SX is a vertical, Game Boy shaped.

Which is better

Pocketability

Which fits in a pocket better?

PowKiddy RGB30

The PowKiddy RGB30 (145 x 86.5 x 18 mm, 207 g). The RGB20SX is 87 x 143 x 22 mm, 240 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.

PS2

Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy RGB30 or the RGB20SX?

Neither

Neither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 10 out of 100.

Price

Which costs less?

RGB20SX

The RGB20SX, at about $60 at launch against $90. Prices today vary by store and the used market.

GBA

Which is better for GBA games?

Tie

Both 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 RGB20SX's screen at 3x.

Battery

Which has the bigger battery?

RGB20SX

The RGB20SX, at 5,000 mAh against 4,100 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.

Side by side

PowKiddy RGB30RGB20SX
Launch price$90$60
ReleasedSep 2023Apr 2024
Plays well up toDreamcastDreamcast
ShapeHorizontalVertical
SoftwareLinuxLinux
ChipRockChip RK3566RockChip RK3566
Memory1 GB1 GB
Screen4.0 inch IPS 1:14.0 inch IPS 1:1
Resolution720 x 720720 x 720
Battery4,100 mAh5,000 mAh
Weight207 g240 g
Size145 x 86.5 x 18 mm87 x 143 x 22 mm
Analog sticksDouble, symmetricalDouble, symmetrical
L2 and R2Yes, side by sideYes, side by side
Wi-FiYesYes
Video outYesYes
Headphone jackYesYes

Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.

Emulation

  1. PowKiddy RGB30RGB20SX
  2. Game Boy100100
  3. NES100100
  4. Genesis100100
  5. GBA100100
  6. SNES100100
  7. PS1100100
  8. DS100100
  9. N648585
  10. Dreamcast8080
  11. PSP7070
  12. Saturn5050
  13. GameCube2020
  14. 3DS1010
  15. PS21010

100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.

Full details

PowKiddy RGB30: specs, screen fit and owner notes →PowKiddy RGB30 on eBay
PowKiddy RGB20SX: specs, screen fit and owner notes →RGB20SX on eBay

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