Both the Odroid Go Ultra ($111) and the PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro ($115) are horizontal, mid-range Linux handhelds priced within a few dollars of each other, but their silicon tells them apart. HardKernel's S922X-powered Go Ultra tops out around PSP, while PowKiddy's A311D-based RGB10 Max 3 Pro pushes further to Sega Saturn. The RGB10 Max 3 Pro also adds Android and PickleOS options. Buyers who want that extra emulation headroom will lean toward the PowKiddy; those who prefer HardKernel's build reputation may favor the Odroid.
| Odroid Go Ultra | PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $111 | $115 |
| Brand | HardKernel | PowKiddy |
| Released | 2022 / 10 | 2023 / 07 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Linux | Linux / Android, PickleOS |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | Amlogic S922X | Amlogic A311D |
| CPU | Cortex-A73 / Cortex-A53 4x / 2x | Cortex-A73 / Cortex-A53 4x / 2x |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MP6 | Mali-G52 MP4 |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR4 | 2 GB LPDDR4X |
| Storage | Internal 16 GB eMMC, External MicroSD | Internal 16 GB eMMC, External MicroSD |
| Cooling | Heatsink | — |
| Power tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 5.0 inch | 5.0 inch |
| Screen type | TFT | IPS |
| Resolution | 854 x 480 | 854 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 195.93 PPI | 194.36 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Weight | 299 grams | — |
| Dimensions | 204 mm x 86 mm x 25 mm | 183 mm x 84.5 mm x 18 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Gray, Transparent | White, Gray, Dark Blue |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | USB-A Host, 10 Pin Port, Bluetooth & WiFi support with USB dongle | USB-C OTG |
| Video out | ❌ | Mini HDMI Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C Top facing | USB-C x2 Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing |
| Speakers | Single Mono Rear facing | Dual Stereo Front facing |
| Odroid Go Ultra | PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | A | A |
| Nintendo 64 | A | A |
| Dreamcast | B | A |
| PSP | B | A |
| Sega Saturn | C | B |
| GameCube | C | C |
| Nintendo 3DS | D | D |
| Nintendo Wii | D | D |
| PlayStation 2 | D | D |
| Switch | F | F |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Bottom line: The Odroid Go Ultra is the cheaper option at $111; the PowKiddy RGB10 Max 3 Pro is more powerful and emulates more demanding systems.
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