Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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Chromatic / RGB20S
Verdict
Chromatic has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs RGB20S comparison. Chromatic leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 79. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2024 vs 2022). RGB20S is the lower-priced option at $80, while Chromatic comes in at $199. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ChromaticModretro
RGB20SPowKiddy
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$80
HR Rating
80
66
User Rating
79
74
Release Year
2024
2022
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
73
Brightness
75
61
Controls
75
67
Durability
90
69
Ease Of Use
90
61
Ergonomics
90
67
Haptics
Not rated
45
Hardware
95
60
OS Support
80
57
Performance
Not rated
47
Portability
70
67
Screen Quality
90
53
Software
80
62
Speakers
85
52
Value
50
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
ARM
Aspect Ratio
horizontal
4:3
Form Factor
vertical
Vertical
Make
Chromatic
PowKiddy
Model
Modretro
RGB20S
Touch Screen
true
false
Video Output
no
0
Battery
—
3500 mAh
Connectivity
—
USB-C OTG
CPU
—
Cortex-A35
GPU
—
Mali-G31 MP2
OS
—
Linux 351ELEC, AmberELEC, ArkOS
RAM Size
—
<1 GB
RAM Type
—
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
—
640 x 480
Screen Size (Inches)
—
3.5
Screen Type
—
IPS
Storage
—
Dual External MicroSD (Compatible cards list)
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
RockChip RK3326
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What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
RGB20S74/100 · 12
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