Anbernic
RG280M
- Price
- $105.00
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jun 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 204 grams
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Anbernic RG280M vs. iBen L1 / X
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG280M
- More portable
- RG280M
- Newer model
- RG280M
Main differences
- iBen L1 / X has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RG280M is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG280M is roughly 73% smaller.
- Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux; iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1.
- Anbernic RG280M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; iBen L1 / X is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Details
iBen
iBen L1 / X
- Price
- $150.00
- OS
- Android 4.1
- Released
- Jan 2013
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 7.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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No reviews yet
Specs
BetterWorse
| Spec | RG280M | iBen L1 / X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $105.00 | $150.00 |
| OS | OpenDingux | Android 4.1 |
| Screen | 2.8 inch | 7.0 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 16:10 |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 | 1280 x 800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Allwinner A31S |
| CPU | XBurst | Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | PowerVR SGX544 MP2 |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 2 GB DDR3 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Internal 16 GB & External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Weight | 204 grams | Unknown |
| Dimensions | 136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm | 250 mm x 121.5 mm x 19 mm |
| Video out | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- RG280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- iBen L1 / X DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- iBen L1 / X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- iBen L1 / X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- iBen L1 / X N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
- RG280M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- iBen L1 / X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- iBen L1 / X PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- iBen L1 / X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- iBen L1 / X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- iBen L1 / X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG280M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- iBen L1 / X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- iBen L1 / X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- iBen L1 / X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- iBen L1 / X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG280M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- iBen L1 / X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- iBen L1 / X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- iBen L1 / X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- iBen L1 / X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- iBen L1 / X Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RG280M and the iBen L1 / X?
- iBen L1 / X has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG280M is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG280M is roughly 73% smaller. Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux; iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1. Anbernic RG280M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; iBen L1 / X is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG280M or the iBen L1 / X?
- The Anbernic RG280M is the cheaper of the two at around $105.00, roughly $45.00 less than the iBen L1 / X based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG280M or the iBen L1 / X?
- The Anbernic RG280M is the newer model, released in 2020.
