My New Favorite Android Handheld? Retroid Pocket 5 In-Depth Review
674After nearly a year of anticipation, the Retroid Pocket 5 is finally here, and it’s packed with great features. On paper, this new flagship model from Retroid looks incredibly promising! Is the RP5 worth it? Let’s find out!
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RP5 - https://www.goretroid.com/en-ca/collections/retro-game-system/products/retroid-pocket-5-handheld
RP Mini - https://www.goretroid.com/products/retroid-pocket-mini-handheld
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
2:11 - Specs and Pricing
4:00 - Unboxing
4:49 - First Look
6:06 - Compared to Other Devices
9:14 - Weight
10:13 - Build Quality
11:07 - Joysticks
12:07 - Face Buttons
12:21 - Bumpers and Triggers
12:55 - Ergonomics
15:01 - First Boot
15:30 - Preproduction Units
16:28 - Setup and Optimization
19:53 - WIFI Speeds
20:27 - Boot Test
21:16 - RAM Speed Test
22:12 - Sound Test (RP5/Odin 2/RP Mini)
23:35 - Android EQ Settings
24:41 - EQ Sound Test
25:46 - Panel Comparisons - RP5 VS Switch OLED
27:02 - Panel Comparisons - RP5 VS Odin 2
27:31 - Panel Comparisons - RP5 VS Legion Go
28:07 - Panel Comparisons - RP5 VS Poco F6
29:36 - Min and Max Brightness
30:12 - Screen Issues/Tests
30:40 - Viewing Angles
30:43 - Ghosting
31:00 - Blooming/Black Levels
31:14 - Ghosting Comparison (RP5/Odin 2)
31:39 - Refresh Rate Test
31:49 - Video Playback/DRM
32:28 - Gaming Tests (Emulation)
34:31 - Gaming Tests (Android Gaming)
37:57 - AAA Android Gaming
40:01 - Streaming
42:02 - Thermals
43:33 - Battery Life
44:04 - Worth it? (VS Other Handhelds)
46:53 - Worth it? (VS Odin 2)
48:11 - Final Thoughts
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