Device comparison

Anbernic RG-350M vs. WaveShare GPM280 CM3

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

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-350M
More portable
GPM280 CM3
Newer model
GPM280 CM3

Main differences

  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG-350M is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 13% smaller.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; Anbernic RG-350M runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch.

Anbernic

RG-350M

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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WaveShare

GPM280 CM3

Details
Price
$150
OS
Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
?

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Specs

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SpecRG-350MGPM280 CM3
Price$130$150
OSOpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArchLinux (RetroPie), Recalbox
Screen3.5 inch2.8 inch
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770Broadcom BCM2837
CPUXBurstCortex-A53
GPUVivante GC860Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM512 MB DDR21 GB DDR2
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2500 mAh1500 mAh
Weight263 grams?
Dimensions145 mm x 73 mm x 18 mm136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-350MGPM280 CM3
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-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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
  • RG-350M 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 RG-350M and the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-350M is about $20 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 13% smaller. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; Anbernic RG-350M runs OpenDingux, Rogue, RetroArch.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-350M or the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
The Anbernic RG-350M is the cheaper of the two at around $130, roughly $20 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-350M or the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
The WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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