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POWKIDDY RGB30

RGB30 is a 4.0-inch 720×720 open-source Linux handheld: LPDDR4 1GB, 4100mA / 8 hours, 207g.

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In short

RGB30 is a 4.0-inch 720×720 open-source Linux handheld: LPDDR4 1GB, 4100mA / 8 hours, 207g. Buy it for that official block. Skip it if you want RGB20SX’s 5000mA / 10-hour sheet or a published GPU name.

Who it is for

  • Players who want the official 4.0-inch 720×720 / 207g / 4100mA Linux sheet.
  • Shoppers comparing RGB30 against RGB20SX’s 5000mA / unpublished-gram sibling.
  • People who will accept unpublished GPU, nits, and Bluetooth generation.

Who should skip it

  • Anyone who wants Android, Windows, or SteamOS. The block prints open-source Linux.
  • Buyers of RGB20SX (`/handhelds/powkiddy-rgb20sx/`) — 5000mA / 10 hours, unpublished grams.
  • Buyers of X55 (`/handhelds/powkiddy-x55/`) — 5.5-inch 1280×720, Mali-G52, 293g.
  • People who need a published GPU name.

Key differentiators

  • 4.0-inch OCA 720×720; product title RK3566; CPU row ARM quad-core 1.8GHz; LPDDR4 1GB.
  • Dual TF 16–256GB each; WIFI 5G + Bluetooth (no BT generation).
  • 4100mA li-polymer / 8 hours (OEM); 5V-2A; max power consumption 5W.
  • 145 × 86.5 × 18 mm; console 207g.

Caveats

  • GPU, nits, and Bluetooth generation stay Not published.
  • 60HZ is the unique-features FPS line — not a named panel refresh.
  • Battery is printed 4100mA, not 4100mAh — quote the official unit.
  • $69.99 is Sold out on access day.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RGB30.

Handheld-category specs

Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).

POWKIDDY RGB30 — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APUNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
GPUNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
RAMLPDDR4 1GBPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
StorageNo internal eMMC capacity printed. Dual TF: TF1-OS and TF2-Game.POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Expandable storageTF1-OS 16GB–256GB; TF2-Game 16GB–256GBPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Display size4.0-inchPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Display typeOCA full fit. Unique-features copy also prints 720×720 LCD.POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Display resolution720 × 720POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Refresh rateNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
ControlsFace-button / stick inventory is not enumerated.POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
TrackpadsNonePOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Gyro / motionNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
HapticsNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Battery capacityBuilt-in 4100mA li-polymer (POWKIDDY’s unit). Do not silently rewrite it as 4100mAh.POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Battery life (OEM)8 hours (POWKIDDY’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve.POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Charging (OEM)Input power 5V-2A; charging time 2 hours. TYPE-C fast charging interface named.POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Operating systemSupport a variety of open source linuxPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Store / ecosystemMAME/N64/PS/CP3/NEOGEO/GBA/NES/SFC/MD/NDS and other simulators named. Not SteamOS, Windows, or Android.POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Weight207g — console weight rowPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Dimensions145 × 86.5 × 18 mmPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Chassis / formSquare 4.0-inch handheldPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
FinishesNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
CoolingNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
PortsTYPE-C; TV HD interface; OTG-USB; 3.5mm earphone. HD resolution is not printed.POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)Built-in WIFI 5G + Bluetooth. 802.11 generation beyond 5G and Bluetooth version are not printed.POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Speakers / audioBuilt-in 1W×2 cavity loudspeaker; 3.5mm earphonePOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Dock / TV outputNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
US MSRP (launch)$69.99 official store (compared-at $109.99), Sold out, accessed 2026-09-19POWKIDDY official store — RGB30Sold out on access day. Re-check powkiddy.com.
Price bandBudget Linux square (~$70 official store)POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)POWKIDDY official store — RGB30
AvailabilityOfficial anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19)POWKIDDY official store — RGB30

POWKIDDY RGB30 extras

Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.

POWKIDDY RGB30 extras
AttributeValueSource / note
Maximum power consumptionNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — RGB30
Not RGB20SXRGB20SX is `/handhelds/powkiddy-rgb20sx/` — 5000mA / 10 hours, unpublished grams, live $69.99 cart.POWKIDDY official store — RGB30

Overview

POWKIDDY RGB30 is a 4.0-inch 720×720 open-source Linux handheld.

How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)

Desk fact (OEM)RGB30RGB20SXX55
Panel4.0” 720×7204.0” 720×7205.5” 1280×720 IPS
Battery print4100mA / 8h5000mA / 10h4000mAh / 4h
Weight207gUnpublished293g
Cart$69.99 Sold out$69.99 live$79.99 Sold out

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$69.99 official store, Sold out. Do not invent GPU, nits, or 4100mAh.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

What GPU is it?

Not named on the technical-specifications block we accessed.

How heavy is it?

207g on the console weight row.

What is the price?

$69.99 on access day (compared-at $109.99), Sold out.

Official product page: POWKIDDY RGB30. Tech specs: POWKIDDY RGB30 specs.