The main difference between the PowKiddy X55 and the RK2023 is size.
The RK2023 measures 151.5 x 78 x 17.5 mm and weighs 175 g; the PowKiddy X55 measures 212.5 x 94.5 x 19 mm and weighs 293 g.
Other differences
- The PowKiddy X55 has a 16:9 screen and the RK2023 a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
- The PowKiddy X55 has a 5.5 inch screen against 3.5 inches on the RK2023.
- The PowKiddy X55 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?
RK2023The RK2023 (151.5 x 78 x 17.5 mm, 175 g). The PowKiddy X55 is 212.5 x 94.5 x 19 mm, 293 g. Only the RK2023 fits a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy X55 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 X55The PowKiddy X55. GBA games fill 67% of the PowKiddy X55's screen at 4x with even pixels, against 50% of the RK2023'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 | RK2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $90 | $75 |
| Released | May 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 | 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 | 175 g |
| Size | 212.5 x 94.5 x 19 mm | 151.5 x 78 x 17.5 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, asymmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, stacked | 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 X55RK2023
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- PS2
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