The main difference between the PowKiddy X55 and the RG-353P is the software.
The PowKiddy X55 runs Linux, the RG-353P runs Android or Linux.
Other differences
- The PowKiddy X55 has a 16:9 screen and the RG-353P a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
- The PowKiddy X55 has a 5.5 inch screen against 3.5 inches on the RG-353P.
- They share the RockChip RK3566 chip, but the RG-353P has 2 GB of memory to the PowKiddy X55's 1 GB.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-353PThe RG-353P (190 x 84 x 20 - 22.5 mm, 210 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 X55 or the RG-353P?
NeitherNeither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 10 out of 100.
Which costs less?
PowKiddy X55The PowKiddy X55, at about $90 at launch against $140. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
PowKiddy X55The PowKiddy X55. GBA games fill 67% of the PowKiddy X55's screen at 4x with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-353P's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
PowKiddy X55The PowKiddy X55, at 4,000 mAh against 3,500 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.
Side by side
| PowKiddy X55 | RG-353P | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $90 | $140 |
| Released | May 2023 | Jun 2022 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Android or Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3566 | RockChip RK3566 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Screen | 5.5 inch IPS 16:9 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 3,500 mAh |
| Weight | 293 g | 210 g |
| Size | 212.5 x 94.5 x 19 mm | 190 x 84 x 20 - 22.5 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | 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 X55RG-353P
- 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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