Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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Chromatic / Pocket
Verdict
Chromatic has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs Pocket comparison. Chromatic leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 79. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (199 vs 220), release year (2024 vs 2021). Chromatic is the lower-priced option at $199, while Pocket comes in at $220. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ChromaticModretro
PocketAnalogue
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$220
HR Rating
80
56
User Rating
79
54
Release Year
2024
2021
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
71
Brightness
75
62
Controls
75
69
Durability
90
72
Ease Of Use
90
64
Ergonomics
90
68
Haptics
Not rated
49
Hardware
95
65
OS Support
80
61
Performance
Not rated
54
Portability
70
65
Screen Quality
90
58
Software
80
65
Speakers
85
55
Value
50
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
FPGA
Aspect Ratio
horizontal
10:9
Form Factor
vertical
Vertical
Make
Chromatic
Analogue
Model
Modretro
Pocket
Touch Screen
true
false
Video Output
no
HDMI via dock
Battery
—
4300 mAh
Connectivity
—
GBA Link Cable, (Bluetooth & USB x2 via dock)
CPU
—
-
GPU
—
0
OS
—
Analogue OS
RAM Size
—
<1 GB
RAM Type
—
Synchronous DRAM
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
—
1600 x 1440
Screen Size (Inches)
—
3.5
Screen Type
—
LCD
Storage
—
External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
Intel / Altera Cyclone V FPGA, Intel / Altera Cyclone 10 FPGA
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What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
Pocket54/100 · 10
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