Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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Chromatic / 3D One
Verdict
3D One has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs 3D One comparison. 3D One leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 85. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2026 vs 2024). Chromatic is the lower-priced option at $ 199, while 3D One comes in at $ 1.899. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ChromaticModretro
3D OneAbxylute
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 199
$ 1.899
HR Rating
80
80
User Rating
79
85
Release Year
2024
2026
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
60
Brightness
75
88
Controls
75
90
Durability
90
86
Ease Of Use
90
82
Ergonomics
90
75
Haptics
Not rated
85
Hardware
95
90
OS Support
80
88
Performance
Not rated
90
Portability
70
50
Screen Quality
90
95
Software
80
86
Speakers
85
83
Value
50
52
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
horizontal
16:10
Form Factor
Vertical
Horizontal with detachable controllers
Make
ModRetro
Abxylute
Model
Modretro
3D One
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
Thunderbolt 4 USB-C
average price
—
—
Battery
—
50Wh
Connectivity
—
Thunderbolt 4 USB-C; USB-C PD; USB-A 3.2; UHS-II microSD; 3.5 mm audio
CPU
—
Intel Core Ultra 7
dimensions
—
365 x 171 x 47 mm
GPU
—
Intel Arc 140V
OS
—
Windows 11
RAM Size
—
32 GB
RAM Type
—
LPDDR5X-8000
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
—
2560 x 1600
Screen Size (Inches)
—
10.95
Screen Type
—
IPS LCD, 120 Hz
Storage
—
1 TB
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
yes
weight
—
1100 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Chromatic
$ 199
None listed
Not carried
3D One
$ 1.899
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
3D One85/100 · 10
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