ModRetro Chromatic vs Zotac Zone Comparison

Compare ModRetro Chromatic vs Zotac Zone side by side. Below you'll find a detailed comparison of specifications, features, and prices for these gaming handhelds.

Basic Info

Release Date
2024 / 03
2024 / 10

System

Soc
FPGA-based architecture
AMD Ryzen 7 8840U
Cpu
Cpu Cores
8 Cores
Cpu Threads
16 Threads
Cpu Clock Speed
3.3 GHz - 5.1 GHz
Architecture
x86-64
Gpu
AMD Radeon 780M
Gpu Clock Speed
2.7 GHz
Ram
16 GB LPDDR5X (7500 MT/s)

Display

Screen Size
2.56 inches
7.0 inch
Screen Type
IPS
AMOLED Touchscreen
Resolution
160 x 144
1920 x 1080
Ppi
319.26 PPI
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Lens
Sapphire crystal

Controls

D Pad
Analogs
Dual thumbsticks (L3/R3, Hall) Middle placement
Face Buttons
4 Buttons
Shoulder Buttons
L1, R1, L2, R2 Vertical Analog Triggers
Extra Buttons
Power/fingerprint, dual trackpads, dual radial dials, 5 function buttons, M1/M2 rear buttons, trigger resistance switches, volume +-
Sensors

Hardware

Battery
3x AA batteries or custom lithium ion pack
48.5 Wh
Storage
Cartridge-based
Internal 512 GB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
Charge Port
USB-C
Dimensions
5.2 x 3 x 1.2 inches
310 mm x 135 mm x 40 mm
Weight
6.2 oz
<700 grams (Source)
Shell Material
Magnesium alloy (thixomolded)
Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity
Backwards compatible link cable port, IR link, USB-C video out to PC
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2
Video Output
USB-C video out Top facing
Audio Output
3.5mm headphone jack
3.5mm Headphone Top facing
Speaker
Custom ultra-loud speaker module
Dual Stereo Bottom facing

Features

Rumble
N/A
Volume Control
Dedicated Buttons
Brightness Control
Menu
Power Control
Button

Gaming

Emulation Limit
-
-

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