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RK2023

B-TierLinuxHorizontalCortex-A55
67
HR Rating
Critic-weighted composite
78
User Rating
From 11 community votes
MSRP
$85
B-Tier
RK2023
3.5"<1 GB3500 mAh
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Powkiddy RK2023 is a budget-oriented retro handheld designed for Linux-based emulation in a compact horizontal form factor. It features a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS display with a 4:3 aspect ratio, powered by the Rockchip RK3566 chipset, which is well suited for emulating classic systems up through PlayStation 1 and select Nintendo 64 titles. Dual analog sticks, a traditional button layout, and support for popular custom Linux firmware make it flexible and easy to configure for retro gaming. The RK2023 is positioned as an affordable, no-frills option for users who want reliable retro emulation performance without premium materials or advanced features.

Specs
Display
IPS
Screen
3.5
Processor
RockChip RK3566
RAM
<1 GB
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Battery
3500 mAh
OS
Linux
Hardware Breakdown

The Stat Sheet

15 categories
Battery LifeBest
7.3
Brightness / Outdoor Visibility
6.1
Controls
6.7
Durability
6.9
Ease of Use
6.1
Ergonomics
6.7
Haptics FeedbackWORST
4.5
Hardware Quality
6.0
OS Support
5.7
Performance
4.8
Portability
6.7
Screen Quality
5.3
Software
6.2
Speaker Quality
5.2
Value
6.1