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POWKIDDY X55

X55 is a 5.5-inch 1280×720 IPS Linux handheld: RK3566, Mali-G52, 2GB LPDDR4X, 4000mAh / 4 hours, 293g.

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In short

X55 is a 5.5-inch 1280×720 IPS Linux handheld: RK3566, Mali-G52, 2GB LPDDR4X, 4000mAh / 4 hours, 293g. Buy it for that official block. Skip it if you want RGB30’s 720×720 / 207g sheet or X28’s Android 11 T618 sheet.

Who it is for

  • Players who want the official 5.5-inch 1280×720 / RK3566 / Mali-G52 / 293g sheet.
  • Shoppers comparing HDMI-named Linux against RGB30’s TV-HD / 720×720 sheet.
  • People who will accept unpublished nits, TDP, Hz, and wireless.

Who should skip it

  • Anyone who wants Android, Windows, or SteamOS. The block prints open-source Linux.
  • Buyers of RGB30 (`/handhelds/powkiddy-rgb30/`) — 4.0-inch 720×720, 207g.
  • Buyers of X28 (`/handhelds/powkiddy-x28/`) — Android 11, UMS512/512T, 5000mAh.
  • People who need a published Wi-Fi or nits row.

Key differentiators

  • 5.5-inch IPS RGB; product title 1280×720; RK3566 Cortex-A55 1.8GHz; ARM Mali-G52; LPDDR4X 2GB.
  • Memory 16GB+64GB / 16GB+128GB; dual TF max 256GB.
  • 4000mAh / 4 hours (OEM); 2 hours charge; HDMI named.
  • 21.25 × 9.45 × 1.9 cm; 293g. Color Blue.

Caveats

  • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, nits, TDP, and Hz stay Not published.
  • 4 hours is POWKIDDY’s published battery-life line.
  • $79.99 is Sold out on access day.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested X55.

Handheld-category specs

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

POWKIDDY X55 — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APURock-chips RK3566; quad-core ARM Cortex-A55; CPU clock speed 1.8GHzPOWKIDDY official store — X55
GPUARM Mali-G52POWKIDDY official store — X55
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedPOWKIDDY official store — X55
RAMLPDDR4X 2GBPOWKIDDY official store — X55
StorageMemory printed as 16GB+64GB and 16GB+128GB SKUsPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Expandable storageDouble TF card; expand up to 256GBPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Display size5.5-inchPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Display typeIPS RGB screenPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Display resolution1280 × 720 (product title / listing). The specifications Display row names 5.5-inch IPS RGB and does not repeat the pixel pair.POWKIDDY official store — X55
Refresh rateNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedPOWKIDDY official store — X55
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedPOWKIDDY official store — X55
ControlsGame button setting named. Face-button / stick inventory is not enumerated.POWKIDDY official store — X55
TrackpadsNonePOWKIDDY official store — X55
Gyro / motionNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — X55
HapticsNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Battery capacity4000 mAhPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Battery life (OEM)4 hours (POWKIDDY’s published line: charged for 2 hours and last 4 hours).POWKIDDY official store — X55
Charging (OEM)TYPE-C fast charging; charged for 2 hours. Watts / amps are not printed.POWKIDDY official store — X55
Operating systemOpen source linuxPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Store / ecosystemOpen-source Linux. Not SteamOS, Windows, or Android.POWKIDDY official store — X55
Weight293gPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Dimensions21.25 × 9.45 × 1.9 cmPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Chassis / formHorizontal handheld; material ABS + electronic componentsPOWKIDDY official store — X55
FinishesBluePOWKIDDY official store — X55
CoolingNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — X55
PortsTYPE-C; TV HDMI display; OTG-USB; 3.5mm standard headset. HDMI video output named.POWKIDDY official store — X55
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)Not publishedPOWKIDDY official store — X55
Speakers / audio3.5mm stereo headset; volume setting named. Speaker wattage is not printed.POWKIDDY official store — X55
Dock / TV outputNot publishedPOWKIDDY official store — X55
US MSRP (launch)$79.99 official store (compared-at $109.99), Sold out, accessed 2026-09-19POWKIDDY official store — X55Sold out on access day. Re-check powkiddy.com.
Price bandBudget Linux horizontal (~$80 official store)POWKIDDY official store — X55
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)POWKIDDY official store — X55
AvailabilityOfficial anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19)POWKIDDY official store — X55

POWKIDDY X55 extras

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

POWKIDDY X55 extras
AttributeValueSource / note
Not RGB30RGB30 is `/handhelds/powkiddy-rgb30/` — 4.0-inch 720×720, 207g, unpublished GPU.POWKIDDY official store — X55
Not X28X28 is `/handhelds/powkiddy-x28/` — Android 11, UMS512/512T, 5000mAh.POWKIDDY official store — X55

Overview

POWKIDDY X55 is a 5.5-inch 1280×720 IPS RK3566 Linux handheld.

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

Desk fact (OEM)X55RGB30X28
Panel5.5” 1280×720 IPS4.0” 720×7205.5” 720×1280 IPS
OSOpen-source LinuxOpen-source LinuxAndroid 11
GPUMali-G52UnpublishedUnpublished
Weight293g207gUnpublished

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$79.99 official store, Sold out. Do not invent Wi-Fi, nits, or TDP.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Does it have Wi-Fi?

Not printed on this X55 specifications block.

How heavy is it?

293g.

What is the price?

$79.99 on access day (compared-at $109.99), Sold out.

Official product page: POWKIDDY X55. Tech specs: POWKIDDY X55 specs.