Both the PowKiddy RGB10 Max ($120) and RGB10 Max 2 ($125) share the same RockChip RK3326 chip, horizontal form factor, and entry-level emulation ceiling that tops out around Nintendo DS. The meaningful difference is software flexibility: the original ships with Linux, while the Max 2 supports a wide range of operating systems including Batocera, EmuELEC, RetroArch-based options, and Android 11. Buyers who want to experiment with different firmware will find the Max 2 worth the extra $5.
| PowKiddy RGB10 Max | PowKiddy RGB10 Max 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $120 | $125 |
| Brand | PowKiddy | PowKiddy |
| Released | 2021 / 04 | 2021 / 10 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Linux | Batocera, EmuELEC, Lineage 18.1/Android 11, RecalBox, RetroArena, / RetroOz, RRVL, Ubuntu |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| CPU | Cortex-A35 | Cortex-A35 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Cooling | Single ventilation cutout on bottom | Single ventilation cutout on bottom |
| Power tier | Entry | Entry |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 5.0 inch | 5.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 854 x 480 | 854 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 195.93 PPI | 195.93 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Weight | 219 grams | 219 grams |
| Dimensions | 185 mm x 76 mm x 17 mm | 195 mm x 76 mm x 18 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Orange, "Panda" (Black w/ White buttons) | Black, White, Rose |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Dual USB-C OTG, Bluetooth, WiFi | Dual USB-C OTG, Bluetooth, WiFi 4 |
| Video out | ❌ | ❌ |
| Charging port | USB-C x2 | USB-C x2 |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone | 3.5mm Headphone |
| Speakers | Single Mono Bottom facing | Single Mono Bottom facing |
| PowKiddy RGB10 Max | PowKiddy RGB10 Max 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | B | B |
| Nintendo 64 | C | C |
| Dreamcast | C | C |
| PSP | C | C |
| Sega Saturn | D | 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 PowKiddy RGB10 Max is the cheaper option at $120.
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