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Retroid Pocket 6 vs Retroid Pocket Duo
Product A: Retroid
70 of 165 known
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Product B: Retroid
58 of 165 known
Change Retroid Pocket Duo
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- 17 different values
- 17 known for one only
- 35 the same
- 87 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- APocket 6: 205.5 × 80.5 mm
- BPocket Duo: 162 × 95.5 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
All 165 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
RPD-8-GC, RPD-8-16B, RPD-8-BK, RPD-8-IB, RPD-8-CP2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-duo-handheld.jsRead 20 October 2026Store SKUs of the five colour variants, all 8+128GB. These are retail SKUs, not regulatory model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
26 October 202514Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-6-and-pocket-g2-officially-unveiledRead 10 October 2026Article dated October 26, 2025 reports the Retroid Pocket 6 as officially unveiled. The first design was pulled after community backlash and the redesigned model went to pre-order on November 2 to 3, 2025.15Press articleretrododo.com/goretroid-finally-reveals-new-pocket-6-android-retro-handheldRead 10 October 2026Announcement article updated October 27, 2025.
Status
Predecessor
Retroid Pocket 517Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Retroid-Pocket-6-120-Hz-AMOLED-gaming-handheld-returns-with-new-designs-for-209.1153954.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Retroid Pocket 6 the Pocket 5 successor.
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$22914Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/retroid-pocket-6-and-pocket-g2-officially-unveiledRead 10 October 2026Pre-order price $209 for 8 GB and 128 GB. Regular price after release $229. The 12 GB and 256 GB option was $279 and is not this reference. USD list price without sales tax.15Press articleretrododo.com/goretroid-finally-reveals-new-pocket-6-android-retro-handheldRead 10 October 2026Retailing at $229 for the 8 GB model, with $20 off for pre-orders. The 12 GB model was $279 at retail.16Maker product pagegoretroid.com/policies/refund-policyRead 10 October 2026Maker policy states the selling price does not include applicable tax.
$2691Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-duo-handheldRead 20 October 2026Regular price $269.00 for every colour. The coupon code DUO takes $20 off during pre-order until 2026-10-31. Excludes tax and shipping2Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-duo-handheld.jsRead 20 October 2026Product JSON: price 26900 cents for every variant
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
Device class
Platform and software
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OS family
OS at launch
Latest OS
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Built-in game stores
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Physical games
Backward compatibility
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Upscaling and frame generation
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Processor and graphics
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Chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 22Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-6-handheldRead 8 October 2026
Chip brand
Core configuration
ARetroid Pocket 6
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | GoldPlus | 3.2 |
| 4 | Gold | 2.8 |
| 3 | Silver | 2 |
BRetroid Pocket Duo
| Physical core count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A720 | 2.6 |
| 4 | A720 | 2.4 |
| 3 | A520 | 1.8 |
CPU cores
8
8
Max CPU clock
3.2GHz
2.6GHz
Process
4nm3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/15_d42d58f9-f33d-4c5c-80ae-8438b4556fd8.jpgRead 21 October 2026Spec table: Process 4nm. Foundry not stated7Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-duo-duo-lite-full-specifications-finally-revealedRead 20 October 2026Spec list as revealed by Retro Gaming Consoles on X, 2026-09-10: matches the maker's spec table
GPU
GPU architecture
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GPU compute units
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GPU max clock
GPU compute (claimed)
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Power modes
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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 TDP
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Memory and storage
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RAM
RAM type
RAM speed
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Memory bandwidth
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Storage
Storage type
Installed drive PCIe generation
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Storage slots
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M.2 slots
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Memory card
Card speed class
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Max card size
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Display
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Screen size
Native resolution
Pixel density
400.5ppi
400.5ppi
Aspect ratio
Panel type
Native panel orientation
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Screen surface
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Touchscreen
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Built-in display refresh modes
ARetroid Pocket 6
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
BRetroid Pocket Duo
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Max (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 120 |
Max refresh rate
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive sync
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VRR lower limit
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Brightness (SDR, claimed)
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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)
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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)
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HDR formats
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Second display
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Screen size4.5 inResolution1280 × 960 pxTouchscreenYes1Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-duo-handheldRead 20 October 2026Secondary screen 4.5 inch, AMOLED, 960p@120Hz. The spec sheet gives 1280x960. The maker does not state touch support for either screen. The touch flag on this display comes from the hands-on review listed below5Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/4_ec7166a0-c1c4-458d-8f14-8ada04d845b5.jpgRead 20 October 2026Bottom screen graphic: 4.5 inch, 4:3, OLED, 120Hz, 1280x960, 500 nits peak brightness, 150% sRGB, 100,000:1 contrast12Reviewgardinerbryant.com/hands-on-with-the-retroid-pocket-duoRead 21 October 2026Hands-on article: the lower 4.5-inch 4:3 panel is the one used for DS and 3DS stylus input, with no perceptible lag in DS play. This supports touch on the secondary display only. Retro Catalog also lists Touch Screen as supported without naming a screen. Touch on the 5.5-inch top screen is not stated by any source, so is_touchscreen is left out.
Controls
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Stick sensor
Stick layout
Symmetric6Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/1_17b00164-1781-4feb-b4a0-f2c2b3c0e105.jpgRead 20 October 2026Maker photo of the Black model: both sticks sit low on the lower body, below the D-pad and below the face buttons9Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-duoRead 21 October 2026Thumbstick Layout: Double, symmetrical
Touch-sensitive sticks
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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
Face button labels
Extra rear and grip buttons
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System-level remapping
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System buttons
Power, Volume +, Volume -, Start, Select, Menu, Back9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Front Start, Select, Menu and Back. Top volume buttons and on/off button. Face buttons, shoulder controls, stick clicks and rear paddles are excluded from system buttons.
Home, Back, Volume up, Volume down9Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-duoRead 21 October 2026Additional Controls: Home, back, volume up and down
Detached controller connection
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Controller mouse sensor
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Motion and feedback
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Gyroscope
Rumble
Measured
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Brightness (measured)
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HDR peak brightness (measured)
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Contrast ratio (measured)
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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)
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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)
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PWM frequency (measured)
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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)
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SSD sequential read (measured)
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Memory card read (measured)
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Battery runtime per test (measured)
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Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)
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Longest gaming test runtime (measured)
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Video runtime (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Power draw gaming (measured)
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Fan noise per mode (measured)
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Max fan noise (measured)
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Fan noise while gaming (measured)
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Back surface under load (measured)
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Grips under load (measured)
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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)
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Stick tests (measured)
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Speaker loudness (measured)
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Weight (measured)
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Audio
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Speakers
Speaker direction
Audio features
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Microphones
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Ports and dock
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Ports
ARetroid Pocket 6
| Type | Version | Count | Side | DP Alt Mode | Max charging input (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.1 | 1 | Bottom | Yes | 27 |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available | Not available |
| microSD card | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available | Not available |
Source3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026USB 3.1 Type C, 3.5 mm audio jack and TF card slot. USB generation suffix and link rate are not published. Charging is explicitly 27 Watt, rather than inferred from an adapter.9Reviewretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-6-reviewRead 8 October 2026Bottom SD card slot, headphone jack and USB-C port. Nominal common body facts only. Reviewer uses the other stick-top layout and does not establish sample storage, so runtime and performance are not transferred.
BRetroid Pocket Duo
| Type | Version | Count | Side | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB 3.1 | 1 | Bottom | Yes |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available |
| microSD card | Not available | 1 | Bottom | Not available |
USB-C ports
1
1
USB4 or Thunderbolt
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USB-C charging
27W
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Video out
Max external display
External GPU
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Dock
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Max output through dock
ARetroid Pocket 6
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Refresh rate (Hz) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
BRetroid Pocket Duo
Not availableDock ports
1 USB-C PD charging input, 1 HDMI output up to 4K at 60 Hz, 1 Gigabit Ethernet port, 2 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports13Maker product pagegoretroid.com/products/retroid-official-dockRead 8 October 2026Seven-in-one dock lists one PD charging input, one HDMI, one Gigabit Ethernet, two USB 3.0 and two USB 2.0 ports. These are dock connectors, separate from handheld ports.
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Wireless
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
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Bluetooth
NFC
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Cellular
Network
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Battery and charging
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Battery energy
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Battery capacity
Claimed battery life
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Battery life (claimed, min)
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Battery life (claimed, max)
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Wired charging
Charging standards
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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)
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Charge limit
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Bypass charging
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Charger in box
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Included charger
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Cooling
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Fans
Vapor chamber
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Custom fan curve
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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
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Dimensions and weight
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Dimensions
Width205.5Height80.5mm(8.1 × 3.2 in)3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026Maker Size row 205.5*80.5*17.2mm. Handheld landscape body, so the first two values are width and height. The third value is not stored as depth.11Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/retroid-pocket-6Read 10 October 2026Page lists 205.5 x 80.5 x 17.2 mm, matching the maker spec image. Width and height only. The 17.2 mm third value has no stated axis or maximum depth including the sticks, so depth is left out.
Width162Height95.5Depth22.4mm(6.4 × 3.8 × 0.9 in)3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/15_d42d58f9-f33d-4c5c-80ae-8438b4556fd8.jpgRead 21 October 2026162*95.5*22.4mm (+/-0.5 mm), measured closed. Width left to right, height front to back, depth closed thickness7Press articleretrododo.com/retroid-pocket-duo-duo-lite-full-specifications-finally-revealedRead 20 October 2026
Weight
Weight without controllers
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Certifications
None of 2 known
Game compatibility programme
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FCC ID
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Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
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Carrying case
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Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpg3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0321/7516/1479/files/RP6_d048d8ac-c4ef-4db8-a252-721940e1bf5d.jpgRead 10 October 2026Current RP6 Specifications image states 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X and 128 GB UFS 3.1.
Manual
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EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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