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R36 Max / RGB20S

Verdict

RGB20S has the strongest overall profile in this R36 Max vs RGB20S comparison. RGB20S leads the summary view with HR rating 66 and user rating 74. R36 Max is the lower-priced option at $35, while RGB20S comes in at $80. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Game Console
R36 Max
R36 Max
63
HR Rating
70
User Rating
PowKiddy
RGB20S
RGB20S
66
HR Rating
74
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
R36 MaxGame Console
RGB20SPowKiddy
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$35
$80
HR Rating
63
66
User Rating
70
74
Release Year
2024
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
4
3.5
Video Output
0
0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
60
61
Controls
66
67
Durability
68
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
43
45
Hardware
58
60
OS Support
56
57
Performance
55
47
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
51
53
Software
61
62
Speakers
51
52
Value
62
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
1:1
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
USB-C OTG
USB-C OTG
CPU
Cortex-A35
Cortex-A35
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
Mali-G31 MP2
Make
Game Console
PowKiddy
Model
R36 Max
RGB20S
OS
Linux
Linux 351ELEC, AmberELEC, ArkOS
RAM Size
<1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
DDR3
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
720 x 720
640 x 480
Screen Type
TFT
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Dual External MicroSD (Compatible cards list)
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3326
RockChip RK3326
Touch Screen
false
false
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
R36 Max
$35
None listed
Not carried
RGB20S
$80
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

R36 Max
70/100 · 10
RGB20S
74/100 · 12

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