Retroid
Pocket 2S
73
HR Rating
83
User Rating
Pocket 2S / E1
Verdict
Pocket 2S has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 2S vs E1 comparison. Pocket 2S leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 83. E1 is the lower-priced option at $89, while Pocket 2S comes in at $125. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
Pocket 2SRetroid
E1Abxylute
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$125
$89
HR Rating
73
65
User Rating
83
68
Release Year
2023
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
66
Brightness
61
62
Controls
68
68
Durability
70
64
Ease Of Use
62
60
Ergonomics
68
63
Haptics
46
50
Hardware
62
63
OS Support
58
65
Performance
49
70
Portability
66
68
Screen Quality
54
66
Software
63
64
Speakers
53
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 5, Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C OTG; 3.5 mm audio
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Rockchip RK3566
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
Retroid
abxylute
Model
2S
E1
OS
Android 11
Android 11 / Linux
RAM Size
2 GB
2 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS OCA full-lamination
Storage
Internal 32 GB / 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
32 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T610
—
Touch Screen
True
False
Video Output
Micro HDMI, Top facing
Yes
dimensions
—
178 x 116 x 43 mm
weight
—
220 g
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 2S
$125
Not carried
E1
$89
None listed
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket 2S83/100 · 11
E168/100 · 10
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