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RGB20SX / V20

Verdict

RGB20SX has the strongest overall profile in this RGB20SX vs V20 comparison. RGB20SX leads the summary view with HR rating 75 and user rating 94. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (4 vs 3.5). V20 is the lower-priced option at $55, while RGB20SX comes in at $60. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.

PowKiddy
RGB20SX
RGB20SX
75
HR Rating
94
User Rating
PowKiddy
V20
V20
62
HR Rating
67
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RGB20SXPowKiddy
V20PowKiddy
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$60
$55
HR Rating
75
62
User Rating
94
67
Release Year
2024
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
60
60
Controls
67
67
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
44
44
Hardware
59
59
OS Support
57
57
Performance
46
51
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
52
52
Software
62
62
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
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth
USB-C OTG
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A53
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
PowerVR GE8300
Make
PowKiddy
PowKiddy
Model
RGB20SX
V20
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
720 x 720
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3566
Allwinner A133 Plus
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
Mini HDMI Top facing
0
Pricing Snapshot

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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RGB20SX
$60
None listed
Not carried
V20
$55
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

RGB20SX
94/100 · 10
V20
67/100 · 10

Comments

Graham DavisCritic

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.

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