Anbernic PAP KIII Plus vs. Anbernic RG300X

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Quick verdict

Best value
PAP KIII Plus
Better screen
RG300X
More portable
RG300X
Newer model
RG300X

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG300X has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
  • Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG300X is roughly 29% smaller and 5% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG300X has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus.
  • Anbernic RG300X runs OpenDingux; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless.
  • Anbernic RG300X is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.

Anbernic

PAP KIII Plus

Details
Price
$43.00
OS
Useless
Released
Jan 2016
Up to
Genesis
Screen
4.3 inch TFT
Weight
162 grams

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Anbernic

RG300X

Details
Price
$88.00
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
154 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecPAP KIII PlusRG300X
Price$43.00$88.00
OSUselessOpenDingux
Screen4.3 inch3.0 inch
Aspect ratio16:94:3
Resolution480 x 272640 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetIngenic JZ4760BIngenic JZ4770
GPUVivante GC200Vivante GC860
RAM64 MB DDR2512 MB DDR2
StorageInternal & External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery1200 mAh BP-4L2500 mAh
Weight162 grams154 grams
Dimensions170 mm x 78 mm x 18 mm137 mm x 69 mm x 20 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemPAP KIII PlusRG300X
Classic systems
Game Boy
NES
Genesis
GBA
SNES
PS1
Mid-generation systems
DS
N64
Dreamcast
PSP
Saturn
Sixth-generation systems
GameCube
Wii
PS2
Modern systems
3DS
Switch
Wii U
PS3

Emulation source notes

  • PAP KIII Plus DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG300X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • PAP KIII Plus NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG300X PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG300X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • PAP KIII Plus GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • PAP KIII Plus Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus and the Anbernic RG300X?
Anbernic RG300X has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG300X is roughly 29% smaller and 5% lighter. Anbernic RG300X has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz TFT on Anbernic PAP KIII Plus. Anbernic RG300X runs OpenDingux; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus runs Useless. Anbernic RG300X is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is highlighted for Genesis, Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus or the Anbernic RG300X?
The Anbernic PAP KIII Plus is the cheaper of the two at around $43.00, roughly $45.00 less than the Anbernic RG300X based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic PAP KIII Plus or the Anbernic RG300X?
The Anbernic RG300X is the newer model, released in 2021.

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