Lost In Consoles Comparisons
Head-to-head retro handheld comparisons: specs, performance, screens, and which console wins for your library.
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R36H vs R35S: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Nov 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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At $179 and $399 they look a class apart. On our 17-system grid the gap is two systems, Wii U and Switch, and the cheapest machine that adds both is $369.
Nov 8, 2026 · 7 min read
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RG351P vs RG35: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Nov 7, 2026 · 2 min read
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Same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, same sixteen playable systems, one band apart on PS3. The $85 buys a second AMOLED panel - and the $249 Thor is another chip.
Nov 7, 2026 · 11 min read
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RG351MP vs RG351V: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Nov 6, 2026 · 2 min read
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Same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, same memory, same 1080p. Seventeen of eighteen grades identical, one band apart on PlayStation 3, and $130 apart on the catalogue.
Nov 6, 2026 · 8 min read
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PowKiddy RGB10 Max 2 vs V10: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Nov 5, 2026 · 3 min read
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Same chip, same RAM, same 3200 mAh cell, same grade on all eighteen systems. The 4-inch RG40XXV costs $10.35 more than the 3.5-inch RG35XX Pro.
Nov 5, 2026 · 9 min read
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Same T820, 8 GB and grade in all 17 index cells, $7 apart on the catalogue. The decision is a 4-inch 4:3 panel against a 5.5-inch AMOLED.
Nov 5, 2026 · 11 min read
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RGB10S vs PowKiddy RGB20: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Nov 4, 2026 · 2 min read
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Same 1920 x 1080 panel and Hall sticks on both. The €144.95 Air X is playable on eleven systems; the imported RG556 adds GameCube, Wii, 3DS and PS2.
Nov 4, 2026 · 9 min read
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R36S vs XF35H: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Nov 3, 2026 · 2 min read
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Seventeen of eighteen grades match and both run a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The Portal costs $259 and the Pocket 6 $244 today, so $15 buys 1.5 inches of AMOLED.
Nov 3, 2026 · 6 min read
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R33S vs RX6H: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Nov 2, 2026 · 2 min read
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Fourteen of eighteen grades are identical, the panel is 144 Hz against 60 Hz, and the Fit costs $350 more for one extra playable system.
Nov 2, 2026 · 8 min read
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R36 Max vs U8: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Nov 1, 2026 · 2 min read
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Odin 2 Portal vs Thor: same 18 grades, same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, $70 apart at the matched tier. The extra money buys a hinge and a second screen.
Nov 1, 2026 · 6 min read
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My Mini vs R50S: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 31, 2026 · 2 min read
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Both Windows handhelds grade A on all 18 systems this site scores. The Win 5 costs $1,454.95 more at the stores today, so what does the extra money buy?
Oct 31, 2026 · 15 min read
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GPD Win 5 vs GPD Win Max 3: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 30, 2026 · 2 min read
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The $369 Odin 3 and the $179 Pocket 5 share the same A on 14 of the 17 systems both are graded on. Three rows, a 120 Hz panel and $190 decide the rest.
Oct 30, 2026 · 12 min read
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Both dual-screen Android clamshells play 16 of our 18 graded systems. The $150 sticker gap is a chip mismatch: against the same Snapdragon it is $70.
Oct 30, 2026 · 7 min read
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Mangmi Pocket Max vs Mangmi Air Y Pro: how the two Snapdragon 865 handhelds differ on screen, battery and price, and which one is the better buy.
Oct 29, 2026 · 3 min read
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Two Snapdragon 865 handhelds with one identical grade sheet, $50.99 apart at the makers' stores. The Pocket Max sells glass, battery and 170 grams.
Oct 29, 2026 · 11 min read
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The $99.99 Air X and the $179 Pocket 5 share a 5.5 inch 1080p panel, a 5,000 mAh battery and ten A grades. Four systems and $79.01 separate them.
Oct 29, 2026 · 10 min read
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RG34XXSP vs RG28XX: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 28, 2026 · 2 min read
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Odin 2 vs Odin 3: both carry a $299 tracked price and sixteen of eighteen emulation grades are identical. Only the Switch band and the panel separate them.
Oct 28, 2026 · 10 min read
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RG SP vs RG557: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 27, 2026 · 2 min read
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Anbernic RG556 vs RG557: the same 5.48 inch AMOLED and the same 5500 mAh cell, eleven matching grades, and one band across four systems for $95.
Oct 27, 2026 · 7 min read
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KONKR Pocket Fit vs Odin 3: sixteen identical A grades on one 6 inch 1080p panel, a 144 Hz screen, and a $70 tracking gap gone at the AYN checkout.
Oct 27, 2026 · 11 min read
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RG-35XX SP vs Miyoo Mini Flip: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 27, 2026 · 2 min read
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PiBoy XRS vs PiBoy DMG: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 26, 2026 · 2 min read
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Odin 2 Mini vs Retroid Pocket 5: fourteen of eighteen grades are identical. The other four decide it, and a $209 Retroid Pocket 6 beats both.
Oct 26, 2026 · 8 min read
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Loki Zero vs Loki Max: one 248 mm shell, one 6 inch panel, $526 apart. The cheap model grades playable on 15 of 18 systems, the dear one on all 18.
Oct 26, 2026 · 8 min read
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RG-35XX H vs RG-35XX Plus: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 25, 2026 · 2 min read
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Odin 2 Mini vs Odin 2 Portal: identical grades on all 18 systems and the same chip, yet the smaller device costs $40 more and gives up the OLED.
Oct 25, 2026 · 6 min read
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RG-557 vs RG-35XX SP: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 24, 2026 · 2 min read
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Odin 3 vs Steam Deck: both cap at seventeen of eighteen playable systems. The Deck grades higher where they differ, but weighs 284 g more.
Oct 24, 2026 · 7 min read
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RG-28XX vs RG-35XX 2024: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 24, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG35XX Pro vs RG-34XXSP: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 23, 2026 · 2 min read
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KinHank K56 vs Mangmi Air X: same screen, same ten A grades, same eleven playable systems. The $70 premium buys one letter band and a loaded card.
Oct 23, 2026 · 7 min read
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RG477V vs RG477M: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 22, 2026 · 2 min read
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Mangmi Air X vs RG406H: both are a straight A on ten systems through the PSP. The extra $88 buys GameCube, Wii, PS2 and 3DS, and a 4:3 screen.
Oct 22, 2026 · 7 min read
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RG ARC-D vs RG-353V: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 21, 2026 · 2 min read
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XU20 V32 vs Zero 40: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 21, 2026 · 2 min read
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V90S vs V20: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 21, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG ARC-D vs RG-353PS: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 20, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG ARC-D vs RG-353M: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 20, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG ARC-D vs RG ARC-S: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 19, 2026 · 2 min read
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RGB10MAX3 vs RK2023: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 18, 2026 · 2 min read
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RGB10MAX3 vs PowKiddy X55: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 17, 2026 · 2 min read
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RGB20SX vs RK2023: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 16, 2026 · 2 min read
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RGB20SX vs PowKiddy X55: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 15, 2026 · 2 min read
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RGB20SX vs RGB10MAX3: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 13, 2026 · 2 min read
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X35S vs RK2023: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 12, 2026 · 2 min read
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X35S vs PowKiddy X55: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 11, 2026 · 2 min read
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X35S vs PowKiddy RGB30: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 9, 2026 · 2 min read
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X35S vs RGB10MAX3: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 8, 2026 · 2 min read
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X35S vs RGB20SX: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 7, 2026 · 2 min read
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R46S vs R40S: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 6, 2026 · 2 min read
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RGB20 Pro vs RK2023: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 5, 2026 · 2 min read
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RGB20 Pro vs PowKiddy X55: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 4, 2026 · 2 min read
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RGB20 Pro vs RGB10MAX3: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 2, 2026 · 2 min read
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RGB20 Pro vs RGB20SX: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Oct 1, 2026 · 2 min read
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RGB20 Pro vs X35S: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 30, 2026 · 2 min read
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X35H vs RK2023: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 29, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG DS vs Retroid Pocket: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 29, 2026 · 2 min read
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X35H vs PowKiddy X55: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2 min read
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KONKR Pocket Advance vs RG-34XX: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 28, 2026 · 2 min read
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X35H vs PowKiddy RGB30: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 26, 2026 · 2 min read
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X35H vs RGB20SX: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 25, 2026 · 2 min read
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X35H vs RGB10MAX3: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 25, 2026 · 2 min read
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Retroid Pocket 5 vs Retroid Pocket 6: one chip decides it. The Pocket 6 grades A on PS2 and A- on Wii U while the Pocket 5 drops to A- and C-.
Sep 24, 2026 · 5 min read
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X35H vs X35S: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 24, 2026 · 2 min read
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X35H vs RGB20 Pro: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 23, 2026 · 2 min read
Budget Vertical
TRIMUI Brick vs Miyoo Mini Plus: the 1024x768 Allwinner upstart against the OnionOS pocket favourite, compared on emulation, screen and price.
Sep 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Android High-End
Odin 2 Portal vs Odin 3: the 7-inch Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship against the newer 6-inch Snapdragon 8 Elite, compared on power, screen, and price.
Sep 22, 2026 · 4 min read
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RG DS vs RG-477M: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 22, 2026 · 2 min read
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ROG Ally X vs Steam Deck OLED: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 21, 2026 · 3 min read
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Retroid Pocket vs Thor: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 21, 2026 · 2 min read
Android High-End
Retroid Pocket 6 vs Odin 2: two 2026 Android flagships on the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, compared on screen, battery, weight, and which one is the better buy for your library.
Sep 16, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG-477V vs RG DS: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 13, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG DS Plus vs RG-353M: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG DS Plus vs RG-353P: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read
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ROG Ally vs Steam Deck: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 12, 2026 · 2 min read
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TRIMUI Smart Brick vs Smart Pro: two budget Linux handhelds on the same chip, compared on screen, ergonomics, battery, and which one matches your library.
Sep 10, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG ARC-S vs RG DS Plus: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 8, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG ARC-D vs RG DS Plus: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 7, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG DS vs RG DS Plus: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 5, 2026 · 2 min read
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PowKiddy RGB30 vs RGB20SX: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Sep 1, 2026 · 2 min read
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PowKiddy RGB30 vs RGB20 Pro: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 31, 2026 · 2 min read
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PowKiddy RGB30 vs RGB10MAX3: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 30, 2026 · 2 min read
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PowKiddy RGB30 vs PowKiddy X55: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 29, 2026 · 2 min read
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M18 / R43 Pro vs M19: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 28, 2026 · 2 min read
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GKD Mini Plus vs GKD Mini Plus Classic: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 27, 2026 · 2 min read
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GKD Bubble vs GKD Mini Plus Classic: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 26, 2026 · 2 min read
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GKD Bubble vs GKD Mini Plus: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 25, 2026 · 2 min read
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GAMEMT E5 Plus vs GAMEMT E6 Plus: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 24, 2026 · 2 min read
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Retroid Pocket Flip 2 vs Miyoo Flip: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 23, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG DS vs RG-503: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 18, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG DS vs RG-353VS: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 17, 2026 · 2 min read
Android High-End
Retroid Pocket 6 vs Odin 3: a head-to-head comparison of chipset, screen, battery, and which high-end Android handheld is the better buy for GameCube, Wii, and PS2.
Aug 17, 2026 · 2 min read
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Miyoo Mini vs A10 Mini: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 17, 2026 · 1 min read
Square Screen
Two budget square-screen Linux handhelds, compared on chipset, screen, and which one is the better value for arcade and retro play.
Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG DS vs RG-353V: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min read
Android High-End
The Pocket 5 and the big-screen Odin 2 Portal, compared on chipset, display, and whether the Portal's larger screen is worth the premium.
Aug 15, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG DS vs RG-353PS: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Budget Vertical
The Plus and the 2024 revision of the same budget vertical, compared on battery, storage, and which one is the better buy.
Aug 14, 2026 · 1 min read
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RG DS vs RG-353P: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Budget Vertical
Two budget vertical Linux handhelds, compared on performance, screen, and which one is the better value for retro libraries.
Aug 13, 2026 · 1 min read
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RG DS vs RG-353M: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 13, 2026 · 2 min read
Android Mid-Range
Two Android handhelds around $200, compared on chipset, screen, and which one handles PS2 and GameCube better.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Head-to-Head
RG ARC-S vs RG DS: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 12, 2026 · 2 min read
Android High-End
The full-size Odin 2 and the compact Odin 2 Mini, compared on screen, battery, and which size is the better daily driver.
Aug 11, 2026 · 1 min read
Android Mid-Range
The same T820 Android handheld in vertical and horizontal form, compared on ergonomics, battery, and which shape fits your play style.
Aug 10, 2026 · 1 min read
Clamshell
A discontinued Android clamshell against a budget Linux clamshell, compared on power, screen, and whether the Flip is still worth it.
Aug 9, 2026 · 2 min read
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RG DS vs RG ARC-D: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
Aug 9, 2026 · 2 min read
Android Mid-Range
Two T618 Android handhelds from 2022, compared on screen, battery, and which one is the better buy today.
Aug 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Linux Retro
Two RK3566 and RK3326 Linux handhelds with square and standard screens, compared on display, performance, and value.
Aug 7, 2026 · 2 min read
Budget Linux
The dual-boot RG353V and the Linux-only RG353VS, compared on RAM, Android access, and whether the extra cost is worth it.
Aug 6, 2026 · 1 min read
Android High-End
Two of the best Android handhelds for PS2 and GameCube, compared on chipset, screen, battery, and whether the Odin 2 is worth the premium.
Aug 5, 2026 · 2 min read
Compact
A premium compact Android handheld against a budget Linux vertical, compared on power, screen, and what you actually get for the money.
Aug 4, 2026 · 2 min read
Square Screen
The square-screen Android RG Cube and the budget Linux RG Cube XX, compared on performance, price, and which one fits your library.
Aug 3, 2026 · 2 min read
Budget Vertical
The tiny original and the slightly larger Plus, compared on screen, battery, and whether the extra size is worth it.
Aug 2, 2026 · 2 min read
Budget Linux
The same 4-inch Linux handheld in vertical and horizontal form, compared on ergonomics, controls, and which shape suits you.
Aug 1, 2026 · 2 min read
Android Mid-Range
Retroid's own mid-range and flagship compared on chipset, screen, and whether the extra money for the Pocket 5 is worth it.
Jul 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Budget Clamshell
The two best budget clamshell handhelds, compared on screen size, performance, and which one protects your pocket better.
Jul 28, 2026 · 2 min read
Android Mid-Range
Two Android handhelds in the $200 range, compared on chipset, screen, and how far each pushes GameCube, Wii, and PS2 emulation.
Jul 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Budget Vertical
Two of the most popular budget vertical handhelds, compared on screen, performance, battery, and which one fits your library.
Jul 24, 2026 · 2 min read