Device comparison

Anbernic RG-351M vs. WaveShare GPM280 CM3

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-351M
More portable
GPM280 CM3
Newer model
RG-351M

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-351M has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GPM280 CM3.
  • Anbernic RG-351M is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 13% smaller.
  • Anbernic RG-351M runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11); WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox.

Anbernic

RG-351M

Details
Price
$140
OS
EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)
Released
Jan 2021
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
271 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-351MGPM280 CM3
Price$140$150
OSEmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox
Screen3.5 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution320 x 480640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3326Broadcom BCM2837
CPUCortex-A35Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G31 MP2Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM1 GB DDR31 GB DDR2
Battery3500 mAh1500 mAh
Weight271 grams?
Dimensions151.5 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-351MGPM280 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-351M DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • 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-351M 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-351M 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-351M N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPM280 CM3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG-351M 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-351M PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-351M 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-351M 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-351M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • GPM280 CM3 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-351M 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-351M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-351M 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-351M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPM280 CM3 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-351M 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-351M 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-351M 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-351M 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-351M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • 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-351M and the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
Anbernic RG-351M has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GPM280 CM3. Anbernic RG-351M is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is roughly 13% smaller. Anbernic RG-351M runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11); WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-351M or the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
The Anbernic RG-351M is the cheaper of the two at around $140, roughly $10 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-351M or the WaveShare GPM280 CM3?
The Anbernic RG-351M is the newer model, released in 2021.

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