QRD Vortex F5
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The QRD Vortex F5 is a horizontal retro gaming handheld released in 2025 by QRD. It is built around the RockChip RK3566 with 1 GB LPDDR4X, has a 5.5 inch IPS 1280 x 720 display, and uses a 5000 mAh battery. Its documented emulation ceiling is DS full speed, placing it in the mid-range tier for retro game emulation. Notable hardware features include video output, Bluetooth, USB-C OTG.
How far can it go?
Runs everything up to Nintendo DS at full speed, and pushes as far as Sega Saturn with some compromises.
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Realistic ceiling: N64, PSP & Dreamcast playable but not all at full speed
Specifications
| Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3566 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4X |
| Screen size | 5.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS |
| Resolution | 1280 x 720 |
| PPI | 267.02 PPI |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Cooling | Ventilation cutouts |
| Storage | Internal 8 GB eMMC, External MicroSD |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth (#?), USB-C OTG |
| Speakers | Single Mono Top facing |
| Charge port | USB-C x2 Bottom facing |
| Video output | Mini HDMI Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Dimensions | 223 mm x 103 mm x 35 mm |
| Weight | 330 grams |
| Shell | Plastic |
| Colors | Black |
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