Retroid / Moorechip
2
61
HR Rating
65
User Rating
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2 / 2S
Verdict
2S has the strongest overall profile in this 2 vs 2S comparison. 2S leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 88. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2023 vs 2020). 2 is the lower-priced option at $80, while 2S comes in at $125. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
2Retroid / Moorechip
2SRetroid / Moorechip
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$80
$125
HR Rating
61
73
User Rating
65
88
Release Year
2020
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
67
68
Durability
69
70
Ease Of Use
61
62
Ergonomics
67
68
Haptics
45
46
Hardware
60
62
OS Support
57
58
Performance
47
49
Portability
67
66
Screen Quality
53
54
Software
62
63
Speakers
52
53
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
Bluetooth, WiFi
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A7
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-400 MP2
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
Retroid
Retroid
Model
2
2S
OS
Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1, Retroid OS
Android 11
RAM Size
1 GB
2 GB
RAM Type
DDR3
LPDDR4x
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal 8 GB EMMC & External MicroSD
Internal 32 GB / 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek MT6580A
UNISOC Tiger T610
Touch Screen
false
true
Video Output
Micro HDMI
Micro HDMI Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
2
$80
None listed
Not carried
2S
$125
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
265/100 · 10
2S88/100 · 10
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