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Anbernic RG351V vs. Anbernic RG351M

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG351V
More portable
RG351V
Newer model
RG351V

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG351V has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG351M.
  • Anbernic RG351V is about $31 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG351M is roughly 19% smaller and 18% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG351V runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11); Anbernic RG351M runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11).

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RG351V

Details
Price
$109
OS
EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)
Released
Mar 2021
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
230 grams

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Anbernic

RG351M

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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Specs

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SpecRG351VRG351M
Price$109$140
OSEmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)
Aspect ratio4:33:2
Resolution640 x 480320 x 480
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery3900 mAh3500 mAh
Weight230 grams271 grams
Dimensions94 mm x 140 mm x 26.8 mm151.5 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG351VRG351M
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

  • RG351V 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
  • RG351M 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
  • RG351V 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351V GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351V N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG351M N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG351V NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351V PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351V PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351V PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351V PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG351M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG351V Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351V SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351V Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351V Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG351M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG351V Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351V Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351V Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351V GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351V Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG351M 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 RG351V and the Anbernic RG351M?
Anbernic RG351V has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG351M. Anbernic RG351V is about $31 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG351M is roughly 19% smaller and 18% lighter. Anbernic RG351V runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11); Anbernic RG351M runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11).
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG351V or the Anbernic RG351M?
The Anbernic RG351V is the cheaper of the two at around $109, roughly $31 less than the Anbernic RG351M based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG351V or the Anbernic RG351M?
The Anbernic RG351V is the newer model, released in 2021.

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