The Pimax Portal ($299–$549) runs Android 12 on a Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 and tops out around PlayStation 2 emulation, making it a capable mobile-style device for buyers comfortable in the Android ecosystem. The Anbernic Win600 ($300–$375) runs Windows 10 or SteamOS on an AMD Athlon Silver processor and reaches Nintendo Wii emulation, suiting those who want a desktop OS and access to native PC software rather than an Android environment.
| Pimax Portal | Win600 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299–$549 | $300–$375 |
| Brand | Pimax | Anbernic |
| Released | 2023 / 05 | 2022 / 07 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Android 12 | Windows 10 / SteamOS |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 | AMD Athlon Silver 3020e, AMD Athlon Silver 3050e |
| CPU | Kryo 585 Prime (Cortex-A77) / Kryo 585 Gold (Cortex-A77) / Kryo 585 Silver (Cortex-A55) 1x / 3x / 4x | AMD Zen |
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | AMD Radeon RX Vega 3 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB DDR4 (Single channel 4800 MT/s) (User replaceable SODIMM slot) |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB / 256 GB, External MicroSD | Internal replaceable M.2 2242 SATA SSD (128 GB / 256 GB) |
| Cooling | Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts | Heatsink Fan Ventilation cutouts |
| Power tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 5.5 inch | 5.94 inch |
| Screen type | LCD Touchscreen or QLED Touchscreen | IPS Touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1280 x 720 |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 801.06 PPI | 247.24 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 9000 mAh (39 Wh) |
| Weight | — | 493 grams |
| Dimensions | — | 236 mm x 103 mm x 22 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | White shown in teaser | White, Dark Gray, Blue |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.1 | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-A, USB-C OTG |
| Video out | USB-C video out | USB-C video out Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C Bottom facing | USB-C Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| Pimax Portal | Win600 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | A | A |
| PSP | A | A |
| Sega Saturn | A | A |
| GameCube | A | B |
| Nintendo 3DS | A- | B |
| Nintendo Wii | A | B |
| PlayStation 2 | B+ | C |
| Switch | C- | D |
| Wii U | D | D |
| PlayStation 3 | — | D- |
Bottom line: The Pimax Portal is the cheaper option at $299–$549; the Pimax Portal is more powerful and emulates more demanding systems.
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