Sony
PlayStation Portal
72
HR Rating
78
User Rating
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PlayStation Portal / Chromatic
Verdict
Chromatic has the strongest overall profile in this PlayStation Portal vs Chromatic comparison. Chromatic leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 79. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2024 vs 2023). Both land at about $199, so the decision comes down to scores, ergonomics, and the specific specs you care about. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
PlayStation PortalSony
ChromaticModretro
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$199
HR Rating
72
80
User Rating
78
79
Release Year
2023
2024
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
43
Not rated
Brightness
Not rated
75
Controls
Not rated
75
Durability
80
90
Ease Of Use
80
90
Ergonomics
90
90
Haptics
90
Not rated
Hardware
91
95
OS Support
70
80
Performance
50
Not rated
Portability
50
70
Screen Quality
80
90
Software
70
80
Speakers
70
85
Value
73
50
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
Android
FPGA
Aspect Ratio
16x9
horizontal
Connectivity
wifi, bluetooth
—
Make
Sony
Chromatic
Model
PlayStation Portal
Modretro
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
—
Screen Size (Inches)
8
—
Screen Type
LCD
—
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
no
Form Factor
—
vertical
Pricing Snapshot
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Price
Storefronts
Availability
PlayStation Portal
$199
None listed
Not carried
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What owners say
Overall user rating
PlayStation Portal78/100 · 1
Chromatic79/100 · 1
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