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QRD Vortex F5

QRD Vortex F5 handheld front
Released
Feb. 2025

OS
Linux

Screen
5.5”, 16:9

Up To
PSP

Best For
Dreamcast, N64

Price
~$90


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Emulation Performance

Modern
0
PlayStation 3
0
Switch
0
Wii U
0
PlayStation 2
10
Nintendo 3DS
10
Nintendo Wii
0
GameCube
20
Sega Saturn
50
PSP
70
Dreamcast
80
Nintendo 64
85
Nintendo DS
PlayStation 1
Up to SNES

Screen

Aspect Ratio
16:9
Screen Size
5.5”
Resolution
1280 x 720
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
Screen Type
IPS
Pixel Density
267 PPI

Build and Ergonomics

Ergonomic Grip
Vibration
Material
Plastic
Weight
330 g
Dimensions
223 x 103 x 35 mm
Speaker Placement
Top
Charge Port
Bottom

Ports and Connectivity

Controls

Thumbstick Layout
Double, asymetrical
Shoulder Button Layout
Stacked
D-Pad Placement
Bottom
Additional Controls
Home/Back, volume up and down

Technical Specs

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Storage
8 GB eMMC
Battery
5000 mAh
RAM
1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
Architecture
ARM
CPU
Cortex-A55
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
CPU Clock Speed
1.8 GHz
CPU Cores
4
CPU Threads
4
GPU Clock Speed
850 MHz

Pros

  • Can be connected to external displays
  • Large 5000 mAh battery
  • The ergonomic grips make extended play more comfortable
  • Hall Effect analog sticks are more durable and precise

Cons

  • Letterboxing (black bars) on classic retro systems
  • No Wi-Fi (no RetroAchievements, box art scraping, file transfer etc...)
  • Bulky form factor
  • Unstable emulation on more demanding systems

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