Device comparison

Anbernic RG353M vs. Anbernic RG28XX

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG28XX
More portable
RG28XX
Newer model
RG28XX

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG28XX has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG353M.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is about $98 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 31% smaller and 47% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG28XX runs Linux; Anbernic RG353M runs Android 11.
  • Anbernic RG28XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG353M is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG353MRG28XX
Price$146$48
OSAndroid 11Linux
Screen3.5 inch2.83 inch
ChipsetRockChip RK3566Allwinner H700
CPUCortex-A55Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G52 2EEMali-G31 MP2
RAM2 GB LPDDR41 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh3100 mAh
Weight232 grams123 grams
Dimensions145 mm x 70.5 mm x 15.9 mm125 mm x 56.5 mm x 16.5 mm
BluetoothYesNo
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG353MRG28XX
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

  • RG353M DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX 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
  • RG353M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable 3DS will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG28XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG353M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable PS2 will only work on Android, not Linux
  • RG28XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG353M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG28XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG353M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG28XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG353M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG28XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG353M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG28XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG353M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG28XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG353M and the Anbernic RG28XX?
Anbernic RG28XX has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG353M. Anbernic RG28XX is about $98 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG28XX is roughly 31% smaller and 47% lighter. Anbernic RG28XX runs Linux; Anbernic RG353M runs Android 11. Anbernic RG28XX is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG353M is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG353M or the Anbernic RG28XX?
The Anbernic RG28XX is the cheaper of the two at around $48, roughly $98 less than the Anbernic RG353M based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG353M or the Anbernic RG28XX?
The Anbernic RG28XX is the newer model, released in 2024.

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