Head-to-Head
R33S vs RX6H
R33S vs RX6H: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
| Spec | R33S | RX6H |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Game Console | Game Console |
| Form Factor | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Operating System | Linux (JELOS) | Linux (EmuELEC / ArkOS) |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 1 GB DDR3L |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Price inside the EU | No verified EU listing | No verified EU listing |
| Maker's price ships from outside the EU | $48 | $40 |
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The R33S and the RX6H 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 R33S is powered by a RockChip RK3326 with 1 GB DDR3. The RX6H uses a RockChip RK3326 with 1 GB DDR3L. On our performance scale, the R33S scores 9/10 and the RX6H scores 9/10. The R33S grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo DS in the B range. The RX6H grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo DS in the B range. In practice, the R33S 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 RX6H reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), 2D PSP mostly playable but not 3D, N64 & Dreamcast mostly playable.
Screen and ergonomics
The R33S has a 3.5 inch display at 640 x 480. The RX6H has a 3.5 inch display at 640 x 480. The R33S is a vertical device, while the RX6H is horizontal. That shape difference matters for how the device feels in the hand and how comfortable it is for longer sessions.
Battery and price
The R33S carries a 3200 mAh battery, and the RX6H a 3000 mAh battery. On price, the R33S sits around $48, while the RX6H is around $40.
Which should you buy?
On every system we grade, the R33S and the RX6H are level, so there is no spec-sheet winner: the difference is the shape (vertical against horizontal), the RAM type (1 GB DDR3 against 1 GB DDR3L), the battery (3200 mAh against 3000 mAh) and the price ($48 against $40). 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, R33S specification sheet, for the processor, memory, display, battery and tracked price quoted above: lostinconsoles.com/consoles/r33s-game-console
- Lost In Consoles, RX6H specification sheet, for the processor, memory, display, battery and tracked price quoted above: lostinconsoles.com/consoles/rx6h-game-console
- 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