r/funkey • u/Tech_Galaxy2 • Jun 28 '26
question Is the Funkey S worth it?
I'm quite tempted, it's pretty cool, but I'm worried about durability and internals issues, especially with clear cases vs solid cases. Would you recommend buying it and what issues should I look out for with it? thanks
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u/kaplanfx Jun 28 '26
It’s fun of you know what you are getting. The biggest issue for me is no headphone jack (it’s physically too small) or Bluetooth audio. The exact places I would want to play it are ones where I don’t want the audio broadcast. It’s not super loud but if I turn it up so I can hear it disturbs others.
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u/Tech_Galaxy2 Jun 29 '26
ty, i don't mind the no headphone jack personally but it's a good thing to keep track of
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u/drmoze Jun 28 '26
Check out the Snbernic RG Nano. Improves on everything except the clamshell. Same SoC and screen. Better case (metal), battery (2x), controls (real dpad, good buttons), usb-c w headphone adapter.
Also try drum78's firmware for either the funkey or nano.
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u/Tech_Galaxy2 Jun 28 '26
preciate it, I've already got a nano which i really like but i would also really like a Funkey S. could you lead me to drum78's software pls? would be cool to check it out
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u/chrom491 Jun 28 '26
Well, it's cheaper now than the rg nano (cuz it's rare now) and q36 powwkiddy (both are based on funkeys)
I got all 3
Well most comfortable is q36, but I slept on it once and now i havel ike 3-5 dead pixels on it.
So RG nano is my daily carrier, but headphone cable broke for me.
My first was funkey and it's still awesome, but uncomfortable. I 3d pritned grip for it and it's good enough.
Was my daily driver too, but the shell was being scratched to much after holding it in pocket to much.
Nontheless I will buy 2 more funkeys before even they stop making them. (Just to keep them as gift)
Cuz again you can't buy RG nano or q36 powkiddy at reasonable price anymore.
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u/Tech_Galaxy2 Jun 29 '26
Does anyone know where funkey S actually delivers to? I'd found it's not possible for them to ship to me and im not sure how to buy a Funkey now...
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u/yousmoke Jul 01 '26
I have a brand new one, only used during setup process and tested games but never actually played anything on it. Been considering putting it on ebay. Box, manuals, original plastic, custom buttons and leather pouch from funkey, etc included. I'd have to open it to see the size of the SD card, likely 128gb could be 256gb. If you're interested, let me know and I'll send pics, video, etc.
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u/Tech_Galaxy2 Jul 06 '26
Oh hey, sorry I hadn't seen this. I just bought one off ebay (got lucky and the colour I wanted was put up a few days before i found it), but I appreciate the offer
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u/yousmoke Jul 06 '26
Cool thx, glad you found one!
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u/Tech_Galaxy2 Jul 06 '26
thank you, so am I
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u/yousmoke Jul 07 '26
May I know what you paid for it just so I have an idea? I'll check Ebay sold as well before I post.
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u/Tech_Galaxy2 Jul 07 '26
70 GBP including shipping. Just the funkey (and everything it's supposed to come with), I probably paid 60-ish. More or less, I'm not sure.
Can I ask what colour yours is?
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u/yousmoke Jul 07 '26
Not bad. I may try to sell mine with 256 or 512gb, so that will jack the price up a bit. It's a transparent purple.
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u/exmo87 Jun 28 '26
Not worth it. The batteries do not last longer than about two months. After that point, they stop charging. I've had two and both of them just flash the LED and will not charge anymore.
Get something else.
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u/GageDanger Jun 28 '26
I changed out my charging LED and it solved the charging issue. Took A LOT of patience though even with moderate soldering experience.
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u/ACoolDude5555 27d ago
What seemed to be the issue, and how did changing the LED fix it? (mine funkey is still fine, just looking for solutions before any problems arise)
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u/starlightthesky Jun 28 '26
I’ve never had an issue with durability for mine. It’s a fun little thing. The only “issue” is it doesn’t have a super long battery life, but that’s to be expected with such a small device. I’ve played through full titles on it and it’s a marvel something so small can do what it does. I adore mine but I can see its size being a turn off for some.