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E1 / Pocket 2

Verdict

E1 has the strongest overall profile in this E1 vs Pocket 2 comparison. E1 leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 68. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2020). Pocket 2 is the lower-priced option at $ 80, while E1 comes in at $ 89. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Abxylute
E1
E1
65
HR Rating
68
User Rating
Retroid
Pocket 2
Pocket 2
61
HR Rating
65
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
E1Abxylute
Pocket 2Retroid
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 89
$ 80
HR Rating
65
61
User Rating
68
65
Release Year
2025
2020
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
66
73
Brightness
62
61
Controls
68
67
Durability
64
69
Ease Of Use
60
61
Ergonomics
63
67
Haptics
50
45
Hardware
63
60
OS Support
65
57
Performance
70
47
Portability
68
67
Screen Quality
66
53
Software
64
62
Speakers
64
52
Value
82
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
average price
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—
Battery
3500mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
USB-C OTG; 3.5 mm audio
Bluetooth, WiFi
CPU
Rockchip RK3566
Cortex-A7
dimensions
178 x 116 x 43 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-400 MP2
Make
Abxylute
Retroid
Model
E1
2
OS
Android 11 / Linux
Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1, Retroid OS
RAM Size
2 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS OCA full-lamination
IPS
Storage
32 GB
Internal 8 GB EMMC & External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
MediaTek MT6580A
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
yes
Micro HDMI
weight
220g
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Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
E1
$ 89
None listed
Not carried
Pocket 2
$ 80
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

E1
68/100 · 10
Pocket 2
65/100 · 10

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