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EX8 / KT-R2

Verdict

KT-R2 has the strongest overall profile in this EX8 vs KT-R2 comparison. KT-R2 leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 77. EX8 is the lower-priced option at USD 140, while KT-R2 comes in at USD 230. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

GAMEMT
EX8
EX8
72
HR Rating
75
User Rating
KT Pocket
KT-R2
KT-R2
73
HR Rating
77
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
EX8GAMEMT
KT-R2KT Pocket
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 140
USD 230
HR Rating
72
73
User Rating
75
77
Release Year
2026
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
4.88
4.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
75
Brightness
78
76
Controls
74
78
Durability
70
76
Ease Of Use
70
72
Ergonomics
68
74
Haptics
72
70
Hardware
70
78
OS Support
68
74
Performance
76
80
Portability
73
78
Screen Quality
82
79
Software
69
72
Speakers
72
72
Value
65
41
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:2
4:3
Battery
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Connectivity
Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C with video output, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
MediaTek Helio G99
MediaTek Dimensity 7300
dimensions
188 x 80 x 17 mm
159.4 x 79.9 x 17.9 mm
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G57
Mali-G615 MP2
Make
GAMEMT
KT Pocket
Model
EX8
R2
OS
Android 14
Android 14
RAM Size
6 GB
6 / 8 / 12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1620 x 1080
1280 x 960
Screen Type
IPS, 60 Hz
IPS, Touchscreen, 60 Hz
Storage
64
128 / 256 / 512 GB, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
false
true
Video Output
None
yes
weight
290 g
233 g
average price
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Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
EX8
USD 140
None listed
Not carried
KT-R2
USD 230
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

EX8
75/100 · 10
KT-R2
77/100 · 10

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