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RGB20SX
75
HR Rating
94
User Rating
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RGB20SX / R39S
Verdict
RGB20SX has the strongest overall profile in this RGB20SX vs R39S comparison. RGB20SX leads the summary view with HR rating 75 and user rating 94. R39S is the lower-priced option at $40, while RGB20SX comes in at $60. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RGB20SXPowKiddy
R39SGame Console
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$60
$40
HR Rating
75
65
User Rating
94
75
Release Year
2024
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
60
60
Controls
67
32
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
44
44
Hardware
59
59
OS Support
57
56
Performance
46
46
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
52
51
Software
62
61
Speakers
52
51
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
1:1
4:3
Battery
5000 mAh
3200 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth
USB-C OTG
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
PowKiddy
Game Console
Model
RGB20SX
R39S
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
720 x 720
800 x 600
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Internal & External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3566
RockChip RK3566
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
Mini HDMI Top facing
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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RGB20SX
$60
None listed
Not carried
R39S
$40
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RGB20SX94/100 · 10
R39S75/100 · 10
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It's just misunderstood. The Powkiddy RGB20SX is a fun niche retro handheld, mainly because its 4-inch 720×720 square screen is excellent for Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Pico-8, and other 1:1-friendly games. Its RK3566 chip and 1GB RAM are fine for older systems, but it is not a great choice for heavier emulation, and the tall vertical body plus 4:3 black borders can feel awkward. Overall, it is a charming budget device around the ~$70–$90 range, but only worth picking over alternatives like the RGB30 if you specifically want the vertical form factor.