Device comparison

Anbernic RG-280V vs. Anbernic RG NANO

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

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RG-280V
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Quick verdict

Best value
RG NANO
More portable
RG NANO
Newer model
RG NANO

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-280V.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 56% smaller and 40% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Anbernic RG-280V runs OpenDingux.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Anbernic RG-280V is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

Anbernic

RG-280V

Details
Price
$70
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Nov 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
125 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

Anbernic

RG NANO

Details
Price
$60
OS
Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Released
Jun 2023
Up to
PS1
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
75 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

Community signal

Collectors
RG-280V1
RG NANO1
Rating
RG-280VNo reviews yet
RG NANONo reviews yet
Logged play
RG-280VNo logged sessions yet
RG NANONo logged sessions yet

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG-280VRG NANO
Price$70$60
OSOpenDinguxLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Screen2.8 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio4:31:1
Resolution320 x 480240 x 240
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770Allwinner V3s
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUVivante GC860
RAM512 MB DDR264 MB DDR2
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2100 mAh1050 mAh
Weight125 grams75 grams
Dimensions78 mm x 89 mm x 18 mm43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-280VRG NANO
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-280V DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-280V 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-280V GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-280V N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG NANO N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-280V NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-280V PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG NANO PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-280V PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-280V PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-280V PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-280V Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-280V 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 NANO 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-280V Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-280V Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-280V Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-280V Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-280V Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-280V GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-280V Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO 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-280V and the Anbernic RG NANO?
Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG-280V. Anbernic RG NANO is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 56% smaller and 40% lighter. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Anbernic RG-280V runs OpenDingux. Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Anbernic RG-280V is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-280V or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $10 less than the Anbernic RG-280V based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-280V or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG-280V or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic RG-280V is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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