Head-to-Head
X35H vs X35S
X35H vs X35S: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
| Spec | X35H | X35S |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PowKiddy | PowKiddy |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Operating System | Linux | Linux |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | RockChip RK3566 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4X | 1 GB LPDDR4X |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| 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 | $60 | $60 |
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The X35H and the X35S 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 X35S uses a RockChip RK3566 with 1 GB LPDDR4X. On our performance scale, the X35H scores 10/10 and the X35S 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 X35S 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 X35S 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 X35S has a 3.5 inch display at 640 x 480. The X35H is a horizontal device, while the X35S 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 X35H carries a 3000 mAh battery, and the X35S a 3000 mAh battery. On price, the X35H sits around $60, while the X35S is around $60.
Which should you buy?
On every system we grade, the X35H and the X35S are level, and their headline specs match as well, so there is no measurable difference between them. Buy whichever you can find for less. The best handheld is the one that makes the games you actually play feel natural.