Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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Chromatic / Pocket VERT
Verdict
Chromatic has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs Pocket VERT comparison. Chromatic leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 79. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (199 vs 350). Chromatic is the lower-priced option at $199, while Pocket VERT comes in at $350. 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 VERTAYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$350
HR Rating
80
71
User Rating
79
74
Release Year
2024
2026
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
70
Brightness
75
64
Controls
75
84
Durability
90
68
Ease Of Use
90
66
Ergonomics
90
67
Haptics
Not rated
68
Hardware
95
88
OS Support
80
70
Performance
Not rated
78
Portability
70
75
Screen Quality
90
87
Software
80
71
Speakers
85
68
Value
50
33
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
ARM
Aspect Ratio
horizontal
10:9
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
Make
ModRetro
AYANEO
Model
Modretro
Pocket VERT
Touch Screen
true
false
Video Output
no
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
average price
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—
Battery
—
6000 mAh
Connectivity
—
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
—
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
dimensions
—
86.4 x 143 x 20.5 mm
GPU
—
Adreno 730
OS
—
Android 14
RAM Size
—
8 GB / 12 GB
RAM Type
—
LPDDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
—
1600 x 1440
Screen Size (Inches)
—
3.5
Screen Type
—
LTPS LCD, 60 Hz
Storage
—
128 / 256
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
yes
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Chromatic
$199
None listed
Not carried
Pocket VERT
$350
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
Pocket VERT74/100 · 10
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