Head-to-Head
X35H vs PowKiddy RGB30
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.
| Spec | X35H | PowKiddy RGB30 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PowKiddy | PowKiddy |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Operating System | Linux | Linux (JELOS) |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | RockChip RK3566 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4X | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 4.0 inch |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 720 x 720 |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Price inside the EU | No verified EU listing | No verified EU listing |
| Maker's price ships from outside the EU | $60 | $90 |
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The X35H and the PowKiddy RGB30 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 X35H is powered by a RockChip RK3566 with 1 GB LPDDR4X. The PowKiddy RGB30 uses a RockChip RK3566 with 1 GB LPDDR4. On our performance scale, the X35H scores 10/10 and the PowKiddy RGB30 scores 10/10. The X35H grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PSP in the B range. The PowKiddy RGB30 grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, PSP in the B range. In practice, the X35H reaches N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable but not all full speed. The PowKiddy RGB30 reaches N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable but not all full speed.
Screen and ergonomics
The X35H has a 3.5 inch display at 640 x 480. The PowKiddy RGB30 has a 4.0 inch display at 720 x 720. Both the X35H and the PowKiddy RGB30 are horizontal devices, so the choice between them comes down to hardware and price rather than shape.
Battery and price
The X35H carries a 3000 mAh battery, and the PowKiddy RGB30 a 4100 mAh battery. On price, the X35H sits around $60, while the PowKiddy RGB30 is around $90. PowKiddy lists the RGB30 at $69.99 today but shows it out of stock, so that is a list price rather than a price you can pay (checked 29 October 2026).
Which should you buy?
On every system we grade, the X35H and the PowKiddy RGB30 are level, so there is no spec-sheet winner: the difference is the RAM (1 GB LPDDR4X against 1 GB LPDDR4), the screen size (3.5 inch against 4.0 inch) and the battery (3000 mAh against 4100 mAh). Buy the one whose screen size you prefer. The best handheld is the one that makes the games you actually play feel natural.