Anbernic
RG-280M
- Price
- $105
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jun 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 204 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RG-280M vs. Anbernic RG-300X
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG-300X
- More portable
- RG-300X
- Newer model
- RG-300X
Main differences
- Anbernic RG-300X has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-280M.
- Anbernic RG-300X is about $17 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG-280M is roughly 12% smaller and 32% lighter.
Details
Anbernic
RG-300X
- Price
- $88
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jul 2021
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 154 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | RG-280M | RG-300X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $105 | $88 |
| OS | OpenDingux | OpenDingux |
| Screen | 2.8 inch | 3.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Ingenic JZ4770 |
| CPU | XBurst | XBurst |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | Vivante GC860 |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Weight | 204 grams | 154 grams |
| Dimensions | 136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm | 137 mm x 69 mm x 20 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- RG-280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-300X DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-300X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-300X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG-300X N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG-280M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-300X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG-300X PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG-280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-300X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-300X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-300X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-300X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG-300X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG-280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-300X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-300X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-300X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-300X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-300X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG-280M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-300X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-280M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG-300X Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-280M and the Anbernic RG-300X?
- Anbernic RG-300X has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-280M. Anbernic RG-300X is about $17 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-280M is roughly 12% smaller and 32% lighter.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-280M or the Anbernic RG-300X?
- The Anbernic RG-300X is the cheaper of the two at around $88, roughly $17 less than the Anbernic RG-280M based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-280M or the Anbernic RG-300X?
- The Anbernic RG-300X is the newer model, released in 2021.
