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. WaveShare GPM280 CM3
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG280M
- More portable
- RG280M
- Newer model
- GPM280 CM3
Main differences
- WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
- Anbernic RG280M is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG280M is roughly 10% smaller.
- WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux.
- WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG280M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
Details
WaveShare
GPM280 CM3
- Price
- $150.00
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox
- Released
- Dec 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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No reviews yet
Specs
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| Spec | RG280M | GPM280 CM3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $105.00 | $150.00 |
| OS | OpenDingux | Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox |
| Screen | 2.8 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Broadcom BCM2837 |
| CPU | XBurst | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | Broadcom VideoCore IV |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 1 GB DDR2 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| Weight | 204 grams | Unknown |
| Dimensions | 136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm | 136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm |
| Video out | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| 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
- RG280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 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
- RG280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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
- GPM280 CM3 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 WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
- WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG280M is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG280M is roughly 10% smaller. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG280M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG280M or the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
- The Anbernic RG280M is the cheaper of the two at around $105.00, roughly $45.00 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG280M or the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
- The WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.
