The Anbernic RG-353PS ($87) and PowKiddy RK2023 WiFi model ($85) are near-identical on paper — both released in mid-2023, both horizontal Linux devices running the same RockChip RK3566 chip, and both topping out around PSP emulation. The RK2023 ships with JELOS, an unofficial Linux build with an active community, which may appeal to buyers who want a preconfigured enthusiast OS. The RG-353PS runs Anbernic's own Linux and carries the brand's reputation for consistent build quality.
| RG-353PS | RK2023 (WiFi model) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $87 | $85 |
| Brand | Anbernic | PowKiddy |
| Released | 2023 / 05 | 2023 / 06 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Linux | Linux: JELOS (Unofficial) |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3566 | RockChip RK3566 |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | Mali-G52 2EE |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Cooling | ❌ | — |
| Power tier | Entry | Entry |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 228.57 PPI | 228.57 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Weight | 210 grams | 175 grams |
| Dimensions | 190 mm x 84 mm x 20 - 22.5 mm | 151.5 mm x 78 mm x 17.5 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | DMG Gray, Transparent Purple, Transparent Clear | Black |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C OTG | WiFi, USB-C OTG |
| Video out | Mini HDMI Top facing | Mini HDMI Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C x2 Top facing | USB-C x2 Bottom facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Bottom facing | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| RG-353PS | RK2023 (WiFi model) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | B+ | B+ |
| Dreamcast | B | B |
| PSP | B- | B- |
| Sega Saturn | C | C |
| GameCube | D | D |
| Nintendo 3DS | D- | D- |
| Nintendo Wii | F | F |
| PlayStation 2 | D- | D- |
| Switch | F | F |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Bottom line: The RK2023 (WiFi model) is the cheaper option at $85.
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