Head-to-Head
X35S vs RGB20SX
X35S vs RGB20SX: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
| Spec | X35S | RGB20SX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PowKiddy | PowKiddy |
| Form Factor | Vertical | Vertical |
| Operating System | Linux | Linux |
| 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 | 5000 mAh |
| Price | $60 | $60 |
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The X35S and RGB20SX are two retro handhelds that often end up on the same shortlist. They are not identical, and the right choice depends on what you actually want to play and how much you want to spend.
Performance and emulation ceiling
The X35S is powered by a RockChip RK3566 with 1 GB LPDDR4X. The RGB20SX uses a RockChip RK3566 with 1 GB LPDDR4. On our performance scale, the X35S scores 10/10 and the RGB20SX scores 10/10. 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. The RGB20SX 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 X35S reaches N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable but not all full speed. The RGB20SX reaches N64, PSP & Dreamcast mostly playable but not all full speed.
Screen and ergonomics
The X35S has a 3.5 inch display at 640 x 480. The RGB20SX has a 4.0 inch display at 720 x 720. The X35S is a vertical device, while the RGB20SX is vertical. Both share the same vertical layout, so the choice between them comes down to hardware and price rather than shape.
Battery and price
The X35S carries a 3000 mAh battery, and the RGB20SX a 5000 mAh battery. On price, the X35S sits around $60, while the RGB20SX is around $60.
Which should you buy?
Choose the X35S if its specific strengths match your library, and the RGB20SX if its tradeoffs suit you better. The best handheld is the one that makes the games you actually play feel natural.