Device comparison

Anbernic RG350M vs. Anbernic RG280M

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG280M
More portable
RG280M
Newer model
RG280M

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG280M has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG350M.
  • Anbernic RG280M is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG280M is roughly 22% smaller and 22% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux; Anbernic RG350M runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch.

Anbernic

RG350M

Details
Price
$130
OS
OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch
Released
Mar 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
263 grams

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Anbernic

RG280M

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

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Specs

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SpecRG350MRG280M
Price$130$105
OSOpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArchOpenDingux
Screen3.5 inch2.8 inch
Resolution640 x 480320 x 480
Weight263 grams204 grams
Dimensions145 mm x 73 mm x 18 mm136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG350MRG280M
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

  • RG350M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG280M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG350M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG280M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG350M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • RG350M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • RG350M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 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
  • RG350M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • RG350M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • RG350M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG350M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG350M and the Anbernic RG280M?
Anbernic RG280M has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG350M. Anbernic RG280M is about $25 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG280M is roughly 22% smaller and 22% lighter. Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux; Anbernic RG350M runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG350M or the Anbernic RG280M?
The Anbernic RG280M is the cheaper of the two at around $105, roughly $25 less than the Anbernic RG350M based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG350M or the Anbernic RG280M?
The Anbernic RG280M is the newer model, released in 2020.

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