Pocket 2 / E1

Verdict

E1 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 2 vs E1 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.

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

Ranking Breakdown

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

Where to buy

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

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket 2
65/100 · 10
E1
68/100 · 10

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