Device comparison

Anbernic RG-280M vs. KinHanK Retro GP430

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-280M
More portable
RG-280M
Newer model
Retro GP430

Main differences

  • KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG-280M is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-280M is roughly 44% smaller and 18% lighter.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG-280M runs OpenDingux.

Anbernic

RG-280M

Details
Price
$105
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
204 grams

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KinHanK

Retro GP430

Details
Price
$145
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG-280MRetro GP430
Price$105$145
OSOpenDinguxLinux (RetroPie)
Screen2.8 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution320 x 480800 x 480
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770Broadcom BCM2837
CPUXBurstCortex-A53
GPUVivante GC860Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM512 MB DDR21 GB DDR2
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2500 mAh5000 mAh
Weight204 grams250 grams
Dimensions136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-280MRetro GP430
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

  • RG-280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG-280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG-280M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-280M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-280M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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 RG-280M and the KinHanK Retro GP430?
KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-280M is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-280M is roughly 44% smaller and 18% lighter. KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG-280M runs OpenDingux.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-280M or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The Anbernic RG-280M is the cheaper of the two at around $105, roughly $40 less than the KinHanK Retro GP430 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-280M or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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