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Logitech G Cloud vs Retroid Pocket 5
Product A: Logitech
70 of 165 known
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Product B: Retroid
79 of 165 known
Change Retroid Pocket 5
59 of 156 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 27 known for one only
- 24 the same
- 73 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 51 handheld consoles.
- Brightness (SDR, claimed)A: 450nitsB: 500nitsRetroid is 50 nits higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ALogitech: 256.8 × 117.2 mm
- BRetroid: 199.2 × 78.5 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
All 165 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
6 of 9 differ
Series
Not available
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
Not available
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Not available
Retroid Pocket 4 Pro24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-5-to-shake-up-retro-gaming-handheld-market-by-combining-1080p-AMOLED-display-with-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-865-chipset-5-000-mAh-battery-and-Linux-support.884348.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Retroid Pocket 5 the successor to the Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro.25Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-5-now-official-following-Retroid-Pocket-Mini-announcement.880495.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Retroid Pocket 5 looks like a direct successor to the Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro.
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
From $2191Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 20266Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-5-first-impressionsRead 10 October 20267Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 30 September 202622Press articleretrododo.com/pre-order-dates-pricing-for-retroid-pocket-5-mini-finally-announcedRead 10 October 2026
Markets
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Colours
GC, 16Bit, Black, Yellow, Turquoise, White1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026
Device class
Form factor
Platform and software
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OS family
OS at launch
Latest OS
Not available
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Built-in game stores
Physical games
Backward compatibility
Not available
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Upscaling and frame generation
Not available
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Processor and graphics
6 of 16 differ
Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G2Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/cloud-handheld-gamingRead 10 October 2026
Chip brand
Core configuration
ALogitech G Cloud
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A76 | 2.3 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
BRetroid Pocket 5
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortex-A77 | 2.8 |
| 3 | Cortex-A77 | 2.4 |
| 4 | Cortex-A55 | 1.8 |
CPU cores
8
8
Max CPU clock
2.3GHz
2.8GHz
Process
GPU
GPU architecture
Not available
Not available
GPU compute units
Not available
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GPU max clock
GPU compute (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Power modes
Not available
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Lowest TDP
Not available
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Highest TDP
Not available
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Highest TDP on battery
Not available
Not available
Custom TDP
Not available
Not available
Memory and storage
3 of 12 differ
RAM
8, 12GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Text lists 12GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz. The spec image (uploaded May 2025) still lists 8GB2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5Read 30 September 2026Refurbished listing with the original 8GB LPDDR4x@2133MHz, 128GB UFS 3.16Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-5-first-impressionsRead 10 October 20267Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/bad-news-the-retroid-pocket-5-and-flip-2-just-got-an-upgradeRead 30 September 2026
RAM type
Memory bandwidth
Not available
Not available
Storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
Not available
Not available
Storage slots
Not available
Not available
M.2 slots
Not available
Not available
Memory card
Card speed class
Not available
Not available
Max card size
Not available
Not available
Display
5 of 17 differ
Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
314.7ppi
400.5ppi
Aspect ratio
Panel type
Native panel orientation
Not available
Not available
Screen surface
Not available
Touchscreen
Built-in display refresh modes
ALogitech G Cloud
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
BRetroid Pocket 5
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 60 |
Max refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Adaptive sync
Not available
Not available
VRR lower limit
Not available
Not available
Brightness (SDR, claimed)
Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
Not available
Not available
DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
Not available
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HDR formats
Not available
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Second display
Not available
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Controls
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Stick sensor
Not available
Stick layout
Touch-sensitive sticks
Not available
Not available
Replaceable stick modules
Service without soldering13Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G+Cloud+Left+Joystick+Replacement/184464Read 10 October 2026Steps 6 to 8: remove the L2 trigger, disconnect the press connector, remove three screws and pop the joystick assembly out. No soldering. The right joystick guide does the same. Needs the shell opened with tools, so this is solder-free service and not a hot-swap module.14Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G+Cloud+Right+Joystick+Replacement/184466Read 10 October 2026Steps 6 and 7: disconnect the press connector, remove three screws and pop the joystick assembly out. No soldering.
Trigger stops
Not available
Not available
D-pad
Not available
Face button labels
Extra rear and grip buttons
Not available
System-level remapping
Not available
System buttons
L & R option buttons, G button, Home button, Volume control buttons, Power switch2Maker product pagelogitechg.com/en-us/shop/p/cloud-handheld-gamingRead 10 October 2026Controls list: L and R option buttons, G button, Home button, volume control buttons and power switch.
Detached controller connection
Not available
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Controller mouse sensor
Not available
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Fingerprint
Not available
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Motion and feedback
2 of 3 differ
Gyroscope
Rumble
Measured
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Brightness (measured)
Not available
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
Not available
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Contrast ratio (measured)
Not available
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
Not available
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
Not available
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PWM frequency (measured)
Not available
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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)
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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)
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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)
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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)
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AnTuTu (measured)
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Game frame rates (measured)
Not available
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SSD sequential read (measured)
Not available
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Memory card read (measured)
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Battery runtime per test (measured)
ALogitech G Cloud
Not availableBRetroid Pocket 5
| Test | Game | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| Gaming | Worst case across Android games such as Honkai: Star Rail and Switch emulation with settings maxed | 3.58 |
| Gaming | Game Boy Advance emulation | 11 |
Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
Not available
3.58h
Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
Not available
11h
Video runtime (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
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Power draw gaming (measured)
Not available
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Fan noise per mode (measured)
Not available
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Max fan noise (measured)
Not available
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Fan noise while gaming (measured)
Not available
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Back surface under load (measured)
Not available
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Grips under load (measured)
Not available
Not available
Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
Not available
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Stick tests (measured)
Not available
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Speaker loudness (measured)
Not available
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Weight (measured)
Not available
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Audio
3 of 5 differ
Speakers
Speaker direction
Audio features
Digital USB-C headphone support, Bluetooth aptX support1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/7712834867991-Specification-Logitech-G-CLOUD-Gaming-HandheldRead 10 October 2026Digital USB-C headphone output and Bluetooth with aptX support.
Not available
Microphones
Not available
3.5 mm jack
Ports and dock
6 of 10 differ
Ports
ALogitech G Cloud
| Type | Version | Count | Side | DP Alt Mode | Max charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.1 | 1 | Bottom | No | 18 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available | Not available |
| microSD card | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
BRetroid Pocket 5
| Type | Count | Side | DP Alt Mode | Max charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | 1 | Bottom | Yes | 27 |
| 3.5 mm audio | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| microSD card | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
USB-C ports
1
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
Not available
Not available
USB-C charging
18W
27W
Video out
Max external display
Not available
Resolution1920 × 1080 pxRefresh rate60 Hz1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026DisplayPort 1080p via USB-C8Owner's manualdevice.report/manual/17925446Read 30 September 2026System Parameters table: DisplayPort 1080p60. Identifies original 8GB revision.
External GPU
Not available
Not available
Dock
Not available
Max output through dock
Not available
Not available
Dock ports
Not available
1*PD Charging, 1*HDMI output up to 4K@60, 1*Gigabit LAN, 2*USB3.0, 2*USB2.03Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 30 September 2026
Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
Not available
Bluetooth
NFC
Not available
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Cellular
Network
Not available
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Battery and charging
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Battery energy
Not available
Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
ALogitech G Cloud
| Use | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Gaming | 12 |
BRetroid Pocket 5
Not availableBattery life (claimed, min)
Not available
Not available
Battery life (claimed, max)
12h
Not available
Wired charging
Charging standards
Not available
Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
Not available
Charge limit
Not available
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Bypass charging
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Charger in box
Included charger
Not available
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Cooling
1 of 3 differ
Fans
Vapor chamber
Not available
Not available
Custom fan curve
Not available
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Build
1 of 3 differ
Built-in kickstand
Not available
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Dust and water rating
Not available
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User-replaceable parts
Battery, Joysticks, L2 and R2 triggers13Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G+Cloud+Left+Joystick+Replacement/184464Read 10 October 2026Left joystick screwdriver guide. No soldering.14Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G+Cloud+Right+Joystick+Replacement/184466Read 10 October 2026Right joystick screwdriver guide. No soldering.15Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G+Cloud+Battery+Replacement/183672Read 10 October 2026Battery guide: disconnect the press connector and lift the battery from its adhesive. No soldering.16Reviewifixit.com/Guide/Logitech+G+Cloud+L2-R2+Trigger+Replacement/184468Read 10 October 2026L2 and R2 trigger guide: remove screws and pop the triggers out. No soldering.
battery, thumbsticks, fan, buttons, display and front shell assembly, Backplate18Reviewifixit.com/repairability/handheld-game-console-repairability-scoresRead 10 October 2026iFixit Pocket 5 scorecard states battery, thumbsticks, fan and many buttons are straightforward to replace, while display/front shell assembly requires patience. Current maker separately offers Pocket 5 DIY backplate and button sets. Replacement does not imply warranty covers accidental DIY damage or maker sells every part.19Maker product pagegoretroid.com/collections/diy/products/retroid-pocket-5-clear-backplateRead 7 October 2026Current maker Pocket 5 Clear Backplate sold in DIY catalog. Maker warns damage during the procedure is not covered under manufacturer warranty.20Maker product pagegoretroid.com/collections/diy/products/retroid-pocket-5-full-set-buttonsRead 7 October 2026Current maker Pocket 5 Full Set Buttons in DIY catalog explicitly includes shoulder, home, volume and direction buttons.
Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width256.84Height117.21mm(10.1 × 4.6 in)1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/7712834867991-Specification-Logitech-G-CLOUD-Gaming-HandheldRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 256.84 x 117.21 x 32.95 mm (40.45 mm) as length x width x height. The extra 40.45 mm value has no stated meaning, so depth is left out.
Width199.2Height78.5mm(7.8 × 3.1 in)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 30 September 2026Published width and height retained. Maker states 15.6 mm thickness without specifying protruding-control inclusion. Maximum external depth could not be verified and is left out.
Weight
Weight without controllers
Not available
Not available
Certifications
0 of 2 differ
Game compatibility programme
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Other certifications
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In the box
1 of 2 differ
In the box
Gaming handheld, USB cable Type A to Type C, User documentation (QSG, IID)1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/7712834867991-Specification-Logitech-G-CLOUD-Gaming-HandheldRead 10 October 2026
Retroid Pocket 5, USB Type-C cable, User manual5Retailer pagedroix.net/product/retroid-pocket-5Read 10 October 2026DroiX lists the box contents. It adds a free case and screen protector as its own offer, left out here
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
support.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/7712834867991-Specification-Logitech-G-CLOUD-Gaming-Handheld1Maker product pagesupport.logi.com/hc/en-us/articles/7712834867991-Specification-Logitech-G-CLOUD-Gaming-HandheldRead 10 October 2026
www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheld12Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheldRead 7 October 2026Current maker Specifications & Features section states the 12 GB / 128 GB version, while its original embedded specification image states 8 GB / 128 GB. The full maker page covers both retained references and is preferred over linking the old 8 GB image alone.
Manual
Not available
ae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdf8Owner's manualdevice.report/manual/17925446Read 30 September 2026Original Retroid Pocket 5 branded manual, indexed System Parameters and Interface Introduction sections read. The scanned PDF is challenge-blocked, so full PDF access is unverified.21Owner's manualae-pic-a1.aliexpress-media.com/kf/S4a50c7a40899494bbd8b7048daa705f7V.pdfRead 7 October 2026Fully read original Retroid-branded RP5 80 x 100 mm fold-out manual, hosted in a public retailer media CDN. Same original 8 GB system parameters as previous indexed mirror. A separate English table with wrong port positions and 5 V-only charging was rejected.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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