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Anbernic RG DS vs Powkiddy RGB30 comparison

Anbernic RG DS

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$93.68

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Powkiddy RGB30

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Released: Sep 5, 2024|Available at Amazon and AliExpress

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Key Advantages

Anbernic RG DS

Runs PlayStation Portable well; RGB30 often supports up to SNES
Clamshell design offers screen protection and improved viewing ergonomics.
More comprehensive controls for wider game compatibility.

Powkiddy RGB30

38% longer average battery life (6.5h vs 4.0h)
31% lighter (207g vs 300g)
40% smaller footprint (W x H).
$10 cheaper

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Detailed Comparison

Gaming Performance

Controls & Input

Supported Features	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers	L1/R1L2/R2Analog SticksHall Effect Sticks/TriggersTouchscreenGyroscopeL3/R3Volume ButtonsAnalog Triggers
D-Pad Placement	Left	Left
Thumbstick Layout	Symmetrical	None
Shoulder Buttons	Stacked	Stacked

Display & Audio

Screen Size	Top: 4", Bottom: 4"	4"
Screen Type	Top: IPS LCD, Bottom: IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Resolution	Top: 768x576, Bottom: 768x576	720 x 720
Aspect Ratio	Top: 4:3, Bottom: 4:3	1:1
Pixel Density	Top: 240 PPI, Bottom: 240 PPI	255 PPI
Refresh Rate	Top: 60Hz, Bottom: 60Hz	60Hz
Speaker Placement	Top Screen Sides	Bottom front-facing
Speaker Type	Stereo	Stereo
Audio Jack	Yes	Yes

Ports & Connectivity

OS & Software

Base OS	Android 13	JELOS (Linux)
Custom OS Support	None	None

Battery & Power

Battery Life	3-5 hrs	5-8 hrs
Capacity	4200 mAh	4100 mAh
Charging Port	Back	Bottom USB-C
Charging Method	USB-C	USB-C

Body & Build

Form Factor	Clamshell	Horizontal
Material	Plastic	Plastic
Weight	300 g	207 g
Dimensions (W x H x D)	155 x 135 x 25 mm	145 x 87 x 18 mm
Color Variants	Black, White, Blue, Red, Transparent	White, Black
Release Date	Upcoming	Sep 5, 2024

Hardware Specifications

CPU Model	2x A75 @ 2.2GHz + 6x A55 @ 1.8GHz	Quad-core Cortex-A55
Architecture	ARM	ARM64
Chipset	Unisoc T620	Rockchip RK3566
GPU	Mali-G57	Mali-G52
RAM Size	4 GB	1 GB
RAM Type	LPDDR4X	LPDDR4
Internal Storage	eMMC	microSD
Storage Expansion	MicroSD	MicroSD
CPU Clock	2.2 GHz	1.8 GHz
CPU Cores	8	4
CPU Threads	N/A	4
GPU Clock	N/A	N/A