Anbernic RG300X vs. Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203

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Quick verdict

Best value
Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203
Better screen
Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203
More portable
RG300X
Newer model
RG300X

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG300X has similar emulation coverage to Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203.
  • Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG300X is roughly 41% smaller and 27% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG300X has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203.
  • Anbernic RG300X runs OpenDingux; Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 runs RetroArch.
  • Anbernic RG300X is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.

Anbernic

RG300X

Details
Price
$88.00
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jul 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
154 grams

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Subor

Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203

Details
Price
$70.00
OS
RetroArch
Released
Oct 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.1 inch OLED
Weight
211 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG300XQ500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203
Price$88.00$70.00
OSOpenDinguxRetroArch
Screen3.0 inch5.1 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution640 x 480960 x 544
PanelIPSOLED
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770RockChip RK3128
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUVivante GC860Mali-400 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR2512 MB DDR3
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 128 MB & External MicroSD
Battery2500 mAh3000 mAh
Weight154 grams211 grams
Dimensions137 mm x 69 mm x 20 mm195 mm x 82 mm x 15 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG300XQ500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203
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

  • RG300X DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG300X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG300X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG300X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300X Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG300X and the Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203?
Anbernic RG300X has similar emulation coverage to Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203. Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 is about $18 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG300X is roughly 41% smaller and 27% lighter. Anbernic RG300X has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203. Anbernic RG300X runs OpenDingux; Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 runs RetroArch. Anbernic RG300X is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, SNES, Game Boy.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG300X or the Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203?
The Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 is the cheaper of the two at around $70.00, roughly $18.00 less than the Anbernic RG300X based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG300X or the Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203?
The Anbernic RG300X is the newer model, released in 2021.

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