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General

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Series

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Retroid Pocket1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PDU-015Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page: Model PDU-01.

R-M8P_16B, R-M8P_BK, R-M8P_16US, R-M8P_WM, R-M8P_IB, R-M8P_CR1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026SKUs of the six RP4Pro (D1100) colour options on the maker page. The RP4 (D900) SKUs are a different model and are not listed.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

May 20196Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Announced in May 2019.

December 20236Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-4-4-pro-revealedRead 10 October 2026Article dated December 11, 2023 reports the reveal.

Status

Available1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker sells the console with a Shop Now link and a current price of $229.

Available1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026The RP4Pro 16Bit and Black options were in stock on the maker page when read. The other four colours showed as sold out.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Retroid Pocket 511Reviewnotebookcheck.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.12Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1796Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Introductory price US$179. The maker price is now $229, which is a later price and is not stored. Retro Dodo also quotes $179. USD list price without sales tax.

$1996Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-4-4-pro-revealedRead 10 October 2026Article says the RP4 Pro is $199. Retro Dodo's February 2024 review also gives $199 for the 8 GB and 128 GB RP4 Pro. USD list price without sales tax.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Yellow1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker calls Playdate the little yellow game system.

16Bit, Black, 16Bit US, Watermelon, Ice Blue, Crystal1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Dedicated console1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Dedicated game system with its own games and Catalog.

Android handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Form factor

Vertical8Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/playdate-review-the-cheese-wedge-with-a-crankRead 10 October 2026Review calls it a tiny vertical console.

Slate1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Platform and software

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OS family

Other4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026SDK documents Playdate OS and its own game runtime. It is a maker OS and fits no other OS option.

Android1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

OS at launch

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Android 131Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Latest OS

Playdate OS 3.1.210Maker product pagesdk.play.date/changelogRead 10 October 2026Maker SDK changelog lists 3.1.2 dated September 16, 2026 as the newest release. Panic ships the OS and the SDK under one version number. Read 2026-10-10.

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Built-in game stores

Playdate Catalog8Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/playdate-review-the-cheese-wedge-with-a-crankRead 10 October 2026Review describes Catalog as a shop built into the Playdate.

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Physical games

None4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026Maker says Playdate needs Wi-Fi for setup and game downloads, and games can also be sideloaded. No cartridge or disc exists.

None3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_20e87e5f-79e0-4308-add4-7561eea45a7c.jpgRead 10 October 2026The maker interface diagram shows no game card or disc slot.

Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

STM32F7466Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Playdate runs an STM32F746 with an Arm Cortex-M7F at 168 MHz.

MediaTek Dimensity 11001Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Chip brand

Other6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026STM32 is a STMicroelectronics chip. The chip brand enum has no STMicroelectronics option, so other is used.

MediaTek1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

APanic Playdate

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-M7	0.168

Source1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a 168 MHz Cortex M7. Stored as 0.168 GHz.

BRetroid Pocket 4 Pro

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A78	2.6
4	Cortex-A55	2

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 4xA78 at 2.6 GHz and 4xA55 at 2.0 GHz for the RP4 Pro.

CPU cores

1=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

8=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Max CPU clock

0.168GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

2.6GHz=CalculatedFrom Core configuration

Process

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6nm8Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_MediaTek_systems_on_chipsRead 10 October 2026The list shows the Dimensity 8020 as a rename of the Dimensity 1100 on 6 nm TSMC N6, with the same Cortex-A78 and Mali-G77 MC9 configuration. This is a chip fact, not a measurement of this device.

GPU

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Mali-G77 MC91Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

GPU architecture

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Valhall10Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mali_(processor)Read 10 October 2026Wikipedia Mali page lists the Mali-G77 as the first generation Valhall GPU. The maker states a G77 MC9.

GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

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91Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026G77 MC9 is nine Arm Mali shader cores, not AMD compute units.

GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

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836MHz1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

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Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

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8GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

RAM type

SRAM9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 9: 128 Mb of Winbond W967D6HBG low-power SRAM (16 MB).

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

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Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

4GB1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 4 GB flash and 16 MB RAM. RAM is below 1 GB, so the RAM field is left out.

128GB1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

eMMC6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Wikipedia lists 4 GB eMMC. The maker only says flash.

UFS1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 128 GB UFS 3.1 and a TF card slot.

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

None3Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/supported-inputsRead 10 October 2026The maker ports article lists only the audio jack and the USB-C port. No card slot is named anywhere in the maker specifications.

microSD1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Card speed class

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

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Display

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Screen size

2.7in(6.9 cm)6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Wikipedia lists a 2.7 inch 400x240 1-bit display.

4.7in(11.9 cm)1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Native resolution

400 × 240px1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 400 x 240 1-bit.

1334 × 750px2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/5_bd79fe44-542f-407d-8cfb-e0ed18159b81.jpgRead 10 October 2026Spec image lists a 4.7 inch 750*1334 touchscreen. Stored in landscape as held. Retro Catalog lists 1334 x 750.

Pixel density

172.8ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

325.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

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16:95Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-4-proRead 10 October 2026Page lists 16:9 at 1334 x 750.

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

Other7Reviewretrododo.com/playdate-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review describes a 2.7 inch, non-backlit, 1-bit super reflective screen. Wikipedia says it is a Sharp Memory LCD. The enum has no Memory LCD option, so other is used.

IPS5Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-4-proRead 10 October 2026Page lists screen type IPS. The maker does not name the panel type.

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

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Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

No7Reviewretrododo.com/playdate-reviewRead 10 October 2026The maker input list has the D-pad, A and B, Sleep and Menu, the accelerometer and the crank. It lists no touch input.

Yes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

APanic Playdate

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
400	240	50

Source4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026SDK lists a monochrome 1-bit memory LCD at 400 x 240, refreshed at 30 fps by default and 50 fps at most.

BRetroid Pocket 4 Pro

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1334	750	60

Source1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026Maker lists the touch screen as 750x1334 at 60 fps. The panel is held in landscape, so it is stored as 1334 x 750.

Max refresh rate

50Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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500nits1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 500 nits without a mode or window.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

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Hall effect1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 3D hall sticks.

Stick layout

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Symmetric3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_20e87e5f-79e0-4308-add4-7561eea45a7c.jpgRead 10 October 2026Both sticks sit below the D-pad and the face buttons in the maker diagram.

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

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Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross4Maker product pagesdk.play.date/inside-playdateRead 10 October 2026SDK lists an eight-way directional control (D-pad). The maker product images show a cross-shaped D-pad.

Cross3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_20e87e5f-79e0-4308-add4-7561eea45a7c.jpgRead 10 October 2026

Face button labels

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Nintendo3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_20e87e5f-79e0-4308-add4-7561eea45a7c.jpgRead 10 October 2026Printed X above, Y left, A right and B below. The maker also shows a swappable button layout in hardware and software.

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

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03Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_20e87e5f-79e0-4308-add4-7561eea45a7c.jpgRead 10 October 2026The maker rear view shows no rear or grip buttons. Shoulder buttons are excluded.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

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System buttons

Menu, Lock1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Sleep and Menu. The SDK names them the Lock button and the Menu button. The D-pad and A and B buttons are excluded.

Home, Back, Select, Start, Volume +/-, ON/OFF3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_20e87e5f-79e0-4308-add4-7561eea45a7c.jpgRead 10 October 2026Home, Back, Select, Start, volume and ON/OFF. Face buttons, stick clicks, L1/L2/R1/R2 are excluded.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

No9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026The teardown component list names only an STMicroelectronics LIS3DH 3-axis accelerometer and no gyroscope. The maker lists a 3-axis accelerometer.

Yes5Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-4-proRead 10 October 2026Rendered feature label: Gyroscope: Supported.

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

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Rumble5Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-4-proRead 10 October 2026Rendered feature label: Vibration: Supported. Generic rumble only.

RGB lighting

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No7Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-4-pro-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review says LED back lights on the hall joysticks would have added a premium touch and notes a competitor has them. The RP4 Pro has no stick lighting.

Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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1,268points9Reviewdroix.net/blogs/retroid-pocket-4-pro-review-with-videoRead 10 October 2026DROIX review reports a 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score of 1,268 and the chart shows the same value. Firmware and power profile not stated.

Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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740,216points9Reviewdroix.net/blogs/retroid-pocket-4-pro-review-with-videoRead 10 October 2026DROIX review of the RP4 Pro reports an AnTuTu score of 740,216 and the chart shows the same value. The AnTuTu version, firmware and power profile are not stated. Review was written after a firmware update.

Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

APanic Playdate

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BRetroid Pocket 4 Pro

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Max load	AnTuTu run in a loop, performance profile	2.83

Source9Reviewdroix.net/blogs/retroid-pocket-4-pro-review-with-videoRead 10 October 2026DROIX battery test: 2 hours 50 minutes (2.83 h) running the AnTuTu benchmark on a loop with the performance profile. Brightness is not stated.

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

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Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

11Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a built-in mono speaker.

23Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_20e87e5f-79e0-4308-add4-7561eea45a7c.jpgRead 10 October 2026Maker diagram labels Speaker 1 and Speaker 2.

Speaker direction

Front-facing8Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/playdate-review-the-cheese-wedge-with-a-crankRead 10 October 2026The maker product images show the speaker slot on the front face, right of the screen.

Bottom-firing3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_20e87e5f-79e0-4308-add4-7561eea45a7c.jpgRead 10 October 2026Both speaker slits are on the bottom edge.

Audio features

Condenser microphone, TRRS headset microphone input1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a condenser mic and a TRRS mic input.

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

11Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists a condenser mic and a TRRS mic input. One built-in microphone.

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3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_20e87e5f-79e0-4308-add4-7561eea45a7c.jpgRead 10 October 2026

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

APanic Playdate

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Bottom
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom

Source3Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/supported-inputsRead 10 October 2026Maker help says the bottom has a condenser microphone, a 3.5 mm audio jack in the centre and a USB Type-C port on the right. The USB version is not stated.

BRetroid Pocket 4 Pro

Type	Version	Count	Side	DP Alt Mode
USB-C	USB Type-C	1	Bottom	Yes
HDMI	Micro HDMI	1	Top	Not available
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available

Source3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/9_20e87e5f-79e0-4308-add4-7561eea45a7c.jpgRead 10 October 2026Maker diagram labels Micro HDMI on the top edge. USB Type-C, audio jack and TF card are on the bottom edge. The spec image lists DisplayPort over Type-C for the RP4 Pro.

USB-C ports

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USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

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Yes2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/5_bd79fe44-542f-407d-8cfb-e0ed18159b81.jpgRead 10 October 2026

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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1920 × 1080px2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/5_bd79fe44-542f-407d-8cfb-e0ed18159b81.jpgRead 10 October 2026Spec image lists DisplayPort 1080P over Type-C for the RP4 Pro and HDMI 720P. The refresh rate is not stated, so it is left out.

External GPU

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Dock

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Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

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Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 802.11bgn 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi standard field has no Wi-Fi 4 option, so it is left out.

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Bluetooth

4.26Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Infobox connectivity lists Bluetooth 4.2.9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 1 lists Bluetooth 4.2 and step 9 names an Espressif ESP32-D0WDQ6 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth SoC. The maker help page says Playdate does not currently support Bluetooth audio, so this is the hardware version and not a working feature.

5.21Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

NFC

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Cellular

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No5Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-4-proRead 10 October 2026Rendered feature label: Mobile Data: Not supported.

Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

2.74Wh9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 7: 2.74 Wh (740 mAh @ 3.7V).

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Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

740mAh9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Teardown step 7: battery clocks in at 2.74 Wh (740 mAh @ 3.7V). This replaces the 650 mAh figure from a review, which does not fit the 2.74 Wh pack.

5,000mAh1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

APanic Playdate

Use	Hours (h)
Gaming	8
Idle	336

Source1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists 8 hours active and 14 days standby clock. Stored as 8 h gaming and 336 h idle (14 days). The standby clock keeps the always-on screen running.

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Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

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Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

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Charging standards

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

No5Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual says an AC adapter for charging is not included. Panic recommends an adapter rated no higher than 5V / 2A.

No4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/8_d0afb3c9-2682-406e-9359-bb63cead836a.jpgRead 10 October 2026The maker in-the-box image shows no power adapter.

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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Cooling

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Fans

09Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026The teardown X-ray and full disassembly show a battery, speaker, crank and boards and no fan.

11Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026Maker lists active cooling. The maker diagram shows one vent on the top edge and reviews refer to a single fan.7Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-4-pro-reviewRead 10 October 2026Review refers to the internal fan and its fan speed setting in the singular.

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

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Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

Battery, Headphone jack9Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/Playdate+Teardown/143811Read 10 October 2026Final thoughts: the battery is immediately accessible and lightly adhered, and the headphone jack is completely modular. The maker does not sell parts and a warranty sticker covers the battery.

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Depth9mm1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists size 76 x 74 x 9 mm without naming the axes. Only the 9 mm thickness is stored, because the last value is the thickness in every order. Early 2019 coverage wrote 74 x 76 x 9 mm, so the order of the first two values is not safe to read as width and height.2Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/the-specsRead 10 October 2026Maker help specs list Size 76 x 74 x 9 mm without axes. Only the 9 mm thickness is stored.6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Infobox lists 76x74x9 mm without axes, the same as the maker.

Width184.8Height82.6mm(7.3 × 3.3 in)2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/5_bd79fe44-542f-407d-8cfb-e0ed18159b81.jpgRead 10 October 2026Spec image lists 184.8mm*82.6mm*15.8mm. The 15.8 mm value has no stated axis or maximum depth, so depth is left out.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

86g(3 oz)6Spec databaseen.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playdate_(console)Read 10 October 2026Infobox lists 86 g (3 oz). The community Playdate wiki lists 86 grams too. Reviewers weighed single units at 84 g and 85 g. The maker publishes no weight.

261g(9.2 oz)2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/5_bd79fe44-542f-407d-8cfb-e0ed18159b81.jpgRead 10 October 2026Spec image lists 261 g.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

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Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

2AR29-PDU015Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page: FCC ID 2AR29-PDU01 and IC 260061-PDU01.

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Other certifications

FCC, IC, CE, UKCA, Japan R 018-2001405Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Regulatory page shows the FC, UKCA, CE and Japan R 018-200140 marks.

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In the box

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In the box

Playdate, USB-C to A Cable, User Guide1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026Maker lists Playdate, USB-C to A Cable and User Guide.

Handheld, USB-A to USB-C cable, User's manual4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/8_d0afb3c9-2682-406e-9359-bb63cead836a.jpgRead 10 October 2026Maker image shows the handheld, a USB-A to USB-C cable and a user's manual.

Carrying case

None1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026No case is listed in the box.

None4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/8_d0afb3c9-2682-406e-9359-bb63cead836a.jpgRead 10 October 2026

Links

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Product page

play.date1Maker product pageplay.dateRead 10 October 2026

www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheld1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-4-handheldRead 10 October 2026

Spec sheet

help.play.date/hardware/the-specs2Maker product pagehelp.play.date/hardware/the-specsRead 10 October 2026Maker help page repeats the specifications from the product page and lists a 40 inch USB-C to A cable.

cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/5_bd79fe44-542f-407d-8cfb-e0ed18159b81.jpg2Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/5_bd79fe44-542f-407d-8cfb-e0ed18159b81.jpgRead 10 October 2026

Manual

help.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdf5Owner's manualhelp.play.date/hardware/manual/Playdate%20Manual%207-08-22.pdfRead 10 October 2026Manual PDF is image-only, so its content was read from page renders.

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year11Maker product pagehelp.play.date/service/warrantyRead 10 October 2026Maker warranty page: twelve months from shipment to the original purchaser. EU, New Zealand and Australia buyers keep their statutory rights.

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