Analogue Pocket vs DevTerm: a head-to-head comparison of specs, emulation performance, and price to help you choose.
| Analogue Pocket | DevTerm | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220–$250 | $219–$319 |
| Brand | Analogue | ClockworkPi |
| Released | 2021 / 12 | 2021 / 08 |
| Type | Vertical | Horizontal |
| OS | Analogue OS | Clockwork OS / Linux |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | Intel / Altera Cyclone V FPGA, Intel / Altera Cyclone 10 FPGA | User chosen core |
| CPU | — | Core dependent |
| GPU | ❌ | Core dependent |
| RAM | 32 MB Cellular RAM, 64 MB Synchronous DRAM, 256 KB Asynchronous SRAM | Core dependent |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Cooling | ❌ | Fan Rear ventilation cutouts |
| Power tier | Entry | Entry |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 6.8 inch |
| Screen type | LTPS LCD | IPS |
| Resolution | 1600 x 1440 | 1280 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 615.02 PPI | 201.04 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 10:9 | 8:3 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 18650 x2 (Swappable) |
| Weight | 276 grams | — |
| Dimensions | 88 mm x 149 mm x 22 mm | 195 mm x 150 mm x 30 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, White, Glow In The Dark Green | Front Shell: White Back Shell: Retro Gray, Transparent Gray |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | GBA Link Cable, (Bluetooth & USB x2 via dock) | Bluetooth 5.0, WiFi (802.11ac), USB-A x3, Expansion Port |
| Video out | HDMI via dock | Micro HDMI |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo On sides | Dual Stereo Internal |
| Analogue Pocket | DevTerm | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | F | A |
| Nintendo DS | F | C |
| Nintendo 64 | F | C |
| Dreamcast | F | C |
| PSP | F | D |
| Sega Saturn | F | D |
| GameCube | F | F |
| Nintendo 3DS | F | F |
| Nintendo Wii | F | F |
| PlayStation 2 | F | F |
| Switch | F | F |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Bottom line: The DevTerm is the cheaper option at $219–$319; the DevTerm is more powerful and emulates more demanding systems.
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