Analogue
Pocket
56
HR Rating
54
User Rating
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Pocket / Chromatic
Verdict
Chromatic has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket vs Chromatic comparison. Chromatic leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 79. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (199 vs 220), release year (2024 vs 2021). Chromatic is the lower-priced option at $199, while Pocket comes in at $220. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
PocketAnalogue
ChromaticModretro
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$220
$199
HR Rating
56
80
User Rating
54
79
Release Year
2021
2024
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
71
Not rated
Brightness
62
75
Controls
69
75
Durability
72
90
Ease Of Use
64
90
Ergonomics
68
90
Haptics
49
Not rated
Hardware
65
95
OS Support
61
80
Performance
54
Not rated
Portability
65
70
Screen Quality
58
90
Software
65
80
Speakers
55
85
Value
60
50
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
FPGA
Aspect Ratio
10:9
horizontal
Battery
4300 mAh
—
Connectivity
GBA Link Cable, (Bluetooth & USB x2 via dock)
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CPU
-
—
Form Factor
Vertical
vertical
GPU
0
—
Make
Analogue
Chromatic
Model
Pocket
Modretro
OS
Analogue OS
—
RAM Size
<1 GB
—
RAM Type
Synchronous DRAM
—
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1600 x 1440
—
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
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Screen Type
LCD
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Storage
External MicroSD
—
System on a Chip (SoC)
Intel / Altera Cyclone V FPGA, Intel / Altera Cyclone 10 FPGA
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Touch Screen
false
true
Video Output
HDMI via dock
no
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What owners say
Overall user rating
Pocket54/100 · 10
Chromatic79/100 · 1
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