Anbernic RG350M vs. iBen L1 / X

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG350M
More portable
RG350M
Newer model
RG350M

Main differences

  • iBen L1 / X has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG350M is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG350M is roughly 65% smaller.
  • Anbernic RG350M runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch; iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1.
  • Anbernic RG350M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; iBen L1 / X is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

Anbernic

RG350M

Details
Price
$130.00
OS
OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch
Released
Mar 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
263 grams

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iBen

iBen L1 / X

Details
Price
$150.00
OS
Android 4.1
Released
Jan 2013
Up to
PS1
Screen
7.0 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG350MiBen L1 / X
Price$130.00$150.00
OSOpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArchAndroid 4.1
Screen3.5 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:10
Resolution640 x 4801280 x 800
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770Allwinner A31S
CPUXBurstCortex-A7
GPUVivante GC860PowerVR SGX544 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR22 GB DDR3
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 16 GB & External MicroSD
Battery2500 mAh5500 mAh
Weight263 gramsUnknown
Dimensions145 mm x 73 mm x 18 mm250 mm x 121.5 mm x 19 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG350MiBen L1 / X
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
  • iBen L1 / X DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG350M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG350M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG350M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG350M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG350M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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
  • iBen L1 / X 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 RG350M and the iBen L1 / X?
iBen L1 / X has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG350M is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG350M is roughly 65% smaller. Anbernic RG350M runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch; iBen L1 / X runs Android 4.1. Anbernic RG350M is highlighted for Genesis, GBA, Game Boy, NES; iBen L1 / X is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG350M or the iBen L1 / X?
The Anbernic RG350M is the cheaper of the two at around $130.00, roughly $20.00 less than the iBen L1 / X based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG350M or the iBen L1 / X?
The Anbernic RG350M is the newer model, released in 2020.

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