Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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Chromatic / Pocket DMG
Verdict
Chromatic has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs Pocket DMG comparison. Chromatic leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 79. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (199 vs 339). Chromatic is the lower-priced option at $ 199, while Pocket DMG comes in at $ 339. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ChromaticModretro
Pocket DMGAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 199
$ 339
HR Rating
80
70
User Rating
79
73
Release Year
2024
2024
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
74
Brightness
75
76
Controls
75
58
Durability
90
80
Ease Of Use
90
66
Ergonomics
90
60
Haptics
Not rated
68
Hardware
95
84
OS Support
80
70
Performance
Not rated
82
Portability
70
70
Screen Quality
90
92
Software
80
68
Speakers
85
72
Value
50
30
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
ARM
Aspect Ratio
horizontal
31:27
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
Make
ModRetro
AYANEO
Model
Modretro
Pocket DMG
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
yes
average price
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—
Battery
—
6000 mAh
Connectivity
—
WiFi, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, microSD card slot
CPU
—
Qualcomm Snapdragon G3x Gen 2
dimensions
—
91.5 x 151 x 15–22.3 mm
GPU
—
Qualcomm Adreno A32
OS
—
Android 13
RAM Size
—
8 / 12 / 16
RAM Type
—
LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
—
1240 x 1080
Screen Size (Inches)
—
3.92
Screen Type
—
OLED, Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Storage
—
128 / 256 / 512 / 1 TB
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
yes
weight
—
278 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Chromatic
$ 199
None listed
Not carried
Pocket DMG
$ 339
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
Pocket DMG73/100 · 10
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