Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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Chromatic / Pixel 1
Verdict
Chromatic has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs Pixel 1 comparison. Chromatic leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 79. Pixel 1 is the lower-priced option at $76, while Chromatic comes in at $199. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ChromaticModretro
Pixel 1Game Kiddy
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$76
HR Rating
80
63
User Rating
79
70
Release Year
2024
2024
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
73
Brightness
75
61
Controls
75
67
Durability
90
69
Ease Of Use
90
61
Ergonomics
90
67
Haptics
Not rated
45
Hardware
95
60
OS Support
80
57
Performance
Not rated
47
Portability
70
67
Screen Quality
90
52
Software
80
62
Speakers
85
52
Value
50
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
MIPS
Aspect Ratio
horizontal
4:3
Form Factor
vertical
Micro Vertical
Make
Chromatic
GKD
Model
Modretro
Pixel 1
Touch Screen
true
false
Video Output
no
0
Battery
—
1300 mAh
Connectivity
—
0
CPU
—
XBurst
GPU
—
0
OS
—
IUX
RAM Size
—
<1 GB
RAM Type
—
DDR2
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
—
320 x 240
Screen Size (Inches)
—
2.31
Screen Type
—
IPS
Storage
—
External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
Ingenic X1830
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What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
Pixel 170/100 · 10
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