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Retrotink 6X CE & Morph 2k Review/Comparison
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Review by Wobbling Pixels.
Youtube Channel: Link You will also find me on different social media platforms
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Before you start:
- Adjust zoom-level in the upper-left corner to your preference
- The review doesn't list every feature but the fundemental and most relevant ones.

Criteria:
10 = highest score
1.0 = lowest score
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Realistic expectations. Read this before you make a purchase decision!
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What are the Retrotink 6X CE and the Morph 2k?
Both are zero-to-low-lag hardware upscalers designed to connect analog (retro) gaming systems/consoles to flatscreen TV's and monitors via HDMI and to output
a sharper and cleaner looking image. Additionally, they offer a selection between different post processing settings, like CRT effects, as other features.
These are not cheap analog to HDMI adapters that add ton of lag, apply bad video processing and don't do any upscaling.

Can I expect same image quality as with software emulators?
No, the main difference is a hardware scaler takes the output resolution limited by retro system/console hardware and upscales it, whereas PC/software emulation
is able to upscale internal (render) and external resolution. Example: Image (Zoom in). Here is a more detailed explaination by the user tunnotron3000: Youtube Video
On the other hand software emulation has different drawbacks to original console hardware paired with an upscaler.

Are both upscalers plug & play?
Yes, in some cases Morph 2k requires minor image adjustments with Composite Video and S-Video sources.
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Major & relevant firmware updates added after finishing of the review
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The listed firmware updates below are NOT part of the review, rating and statistics.
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Firmware of both scalers is in active
development.

For the latest updates check here:
Retrotink 6X CE: Link
Morph 2K: Link
Retrotink 6X CEMorph 2K
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November 2026:
- Added Advanced CRT effects: CRT curvature, glow, generic bezel,
glow etc. : Link
- Option to capture lossless screenshots to SDcard
(input and upscaled resolution)
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Review: Short Overview & Average Rating Per Main Category
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Main CategoryRetrotink 6X CEMorph 2K
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Hardware & Design
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Performance7.65.2
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Design8.08.0
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Inputs & Outputs8.57.5
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Remote7.35.0
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Issues found12
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Scaler & Additional Costs
(VAT/Taxes and shipping costs not included)
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Scaler Costs$230~231€$199185€
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Scaler + Add. Costs$240~241€$214.99200€
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Additional costs based on
cosole/systems setup and scaler
inputs limitations
For more info check
“Detailed Comparison“ below		$240~241€$214.99200€
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$240~241€$219.99205€
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$240~241€$239.99~228€
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$245~246€$264.99~243€
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Firmware (Features)
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Rating based on:
- Tested features/categories
- Image quality
- Not supported features		8.37.5
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For images, videos and image quality comparison check “Detailed“ section below
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Number of main features not supported47
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Number of main features supported
but not tested		21
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Issues (bugs) found16
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Profiles & Presets
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Total number of analog systems
covered by profiles/presets		9.07.8
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CRT & LCD Profiles8.35.7
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Shadow Masks Presets7.19.4
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Analog profiles configuration9.48.3
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Review: Detailed Comparison & Rating Per Feature/Category
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Feature/CategoryRetrotink 6X CEMorph 2K
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Hardware
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Performance7.65.2
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FPGA
Logic Elements: 77,000
Memory: 4,884 (kb)
Multipliers: 300
Process Node: 28nm (lower is better)

Side Note: Same FPGA model as of the Retrotink 4K CE but slower 		FPGA:
Logic Elements: 19,728
Memory: 1,044 (kb)
Multipliers: 36
Process Node: 40nm (lower is better)
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Design8.08.0
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- High quality case (design) with high quality rubber feet
and SDCard push-push-lock mechanism
- Heat sink thermal sticker installed
- No wall mount built-in
- No physical power switch
- No threaded M4 holes for SCART connector
- No case buttons for control


Potential minor issue:
Some VGA connectors with short screws can't be screwed in.
Use VGA standoffs as workaround. Doesn't affect VGA cables
sold on retrotink.com and VGA cables with longer screws. 		- Low-mid quality case (design) with low quality rubber feet
and microsd card slide mechanism
- Physical power switch
- Wall mount built-in
- No heat sinks installed (installation optional)
- No threaded M4 holes for SCART connector
- No case buttons for control


Potential minor issue:
When inserting a microSD card into the Morph 2k it can slip pass the microsd
slot into the case. Happened twice to me.
3D print model for a slot guide which fixes the issue: Link
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Type and number of inputs &
outputs & video formats		8.57.5
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Inputs: Inputs:
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 1x Scart (Video & Audio) 1x Scart (Video & Audio)
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 1x RCA green, blue, red (Video - e.g. Component Video) 1x RCA green, blue, red (Video - e.g. Component Video)
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 1x RCA yellow (Composite Video) -
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 1x Mini Din (S-Video) 1x Mini Din (S-Video)
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 1x HD-15/VGA (Video) -
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 2x Red and white RCA (Analog audio for e.g. Component Video) -
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 1x 3.5mm jack (Analog audio) 1x 3.5mm jack (Analog and digital audio)
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 1x Toslink (Digital audio) -
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Supported video formats: Image (Zoom-in)

Note: Doesn't support TTL but 75 Ohm attenuated sync over
the Scart input. All high quality RGB scart cables are 75 Ohm
attenuated unless it's specifically stated otherwise.
Check cable description just in case.

Supported video formats: Image

Note: For Composite Video you have to use either the RCA green input
or Scart input.

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Output: Output:
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 1x HDMI 1x HDMI
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Serial:Serial:
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 - 1x USB-A serial port for control of external devices (not supported yet)
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Remote7.35.0
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- Mid quality remote
- High number of labeled buttons with scaler functionality
- Average operating angle and stiff button design
- Low quality remote
- Low number of generic labeled buttons with scaler functionality
- Mid-good operating angle

Issue: Lose battery holder. Had to fix it with tape. As alterntative a webgui remote
and different hardware remotes can be used (CEC support).
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Retrotink 6X CEMorph 2K
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Contents & Costs
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ContentRetrotink 6x CE incl.
- Remote
- SD Card (pre-loaded with profiles and firmware)
- SD Card to USB adapter
- USB-C Cable 		Morph 2k incl.
- Remote
- USB-C Cable
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 Product link
Price includes VAT & Taxes		Product link
Price includes VAT & Taxes		Product link
Price doesn't include VAT & Taxes		Product link
Final VAT are calculated
at checkout
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All costs listed below don't include Vat & tax & shipping costs as those depend on the country
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Scaler Costs$230~231€$199.99185€
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Additional Costs1x USB Power Supply ~$10 / ~10€
(Recommended: 5V - 2A)		1x USB Power supply ~$10 / ~10€
(Recommended: 5V – 3A)
1x Micro SD card ~$5 / ~5€
(e.g. Firmware & Profiles updates)