Head-to-Head
PowKiddy RGB10S vs PowKiddy RGB20
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.
| Spec | PowKiddy RGB10S | PowKiddy RGB20 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PowKiddy | PowKiddy |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Operating System | Batocera, EmuELEC, Lineage 18.1/Android 11, RecalBox, RetroArena, RetroOz, RRVL, Ubuntu | Linux (ArkOS, EmuELEC) |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution | 480 x 320 | 480 x 320 |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Price inside the EU | No verified EU listing | No verified EU listing |
| Maker's price ships from outside the EU | $80 | $90 |
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The PowKiddy RGB10S and the PowKiddy RGB20 are two retro handhelds that often end up on the same shortlist, and on our compatibility grid they grade identically on every system we track. The gap between them is hardware and price, not the games they can run.
Performance and emulation ceiling
The PowKiddy RGB10S is powered by a RockChip RK3326 with 1 GB DDR3. The PowKiddy RGB20 uses a RockChip RK3326 with 1 GB DDR3. On our performance scale, the PowKiddy RGB10S scores 9/10 and the PowKiddy RGB20 scores 9/10. The PowKiddy RGB10S grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo DS in the B range. The PowKiddy RGB20 grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo DS in the B range. In practice, the PowKiddy RGB10S reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), 2D PSP mostly playable but 3D PSP needs frameskip, N64 & Dreamcast mostly playable for easier to emulate games. The PowKiddy RGB20 reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), 2D PSP mostly playable but 3D PSP needs frameskip, N64 & Dreamcast mostly playable for easier to emulate games.
Screen and ergonomics
The PowKiddy RGB10S has a 3.5 inch display at 480 x 320. The PowKiddy RGB20 has a 3.5 inch display at 480 x 320. The PowKiddy RGB10S is a horizontal device, while the PowKiddy RGB20 is vertical. That shape difference matters for how the device feels in the hand and how comfortable it is for longer sessions.
Battery and price
The PowKiddy RGB10S carries a 3000 mAh battery, and the PowKiddy RGB20 a 3000 mAh battery. On price, the PowKiddy RGB10S sits around $80, while the PowKiddy RGB20 is around $90.
Which should you buy?
On every system we grade, the PowKiddy RGB10S and the PowKiddy RGB20 are level, so there is no spec-sheet winner: the difference is the shape (Horizontal against Vertical) and the price ($80 against $90). Buy the one that costs less where you are, or the one whose shape you prefer. The best handheld is the one that makes the games you actually play feel natural.
Sources
- Lost In Consoles, PowKiddy RGB10S specification sheet, for the processor, memory, display, battery and tracked price quoted above: lostinconsoles.com/consoles/powkiddy-rgb10s-powkiddy
- Lost In Consoles, PowKiddy RGB20 specification sheet, for the processor, memory, display, battery and tracked price quoted above: lostinconsoles.com/consoles/powkiddy-rgb20-powkiddy
- Lost In Consoles, the handheld capability index, for the eighteen systems and the A/B grade definitions used in the performance section: lostinconsoles.com/compatibility