The main difference between the PowKiddy RGB30 and the RK2023 is the screen shape.
The PowKiddy RGB30 has a 1:1 screen and the RK2023 a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
Other differences
- The PowKiddy RGB30 has Wi-Fi and the RK2023 does not, so no online updates, cloud saves or streaming on it.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
TieAbout the same size: PowKiddy RGB30 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm, 207 g, RK2023 151.5 x 78 x 17.5 mm, 175 g.
Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy RGB30 or the RK2023?
NeitherNeither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 10 out of 100.
Which costs less?
RK2023The RK2023, at about $75 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 RK2023's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
PowKiddy RGB30The PowKiddy RGB30, at 4,100 mAh against 3,500 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.
Side by side
| PowKiddy RGB30 | RK2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $90 | $75 |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Mar 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 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Weight | 207 g | 175 g |
| Size | 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm | 151.5 x 78 x 17.5 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | No |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- PowKiddy RGB30RK2023
- 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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