Anbernic
RG353M
- Price
- $146
- OS
- Android 11
- Released
- Nov 2022
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 3.5 inch IPS
- Weight
- 232 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RG353M vs. WaveShare GPM280 CM4
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG353M
- More portable
- GPM280 CM4
- Newer model
- RG353M
Main differences
- Anbernic RG353M has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GPM280 CM4.
- Anbernic RG353M is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is roughly 10% smaller.
- Anbernic RG353M runs Android 11; WaveShare GPM280 CM4 runs Linux (RetroPie).
- Anbernic RG353M is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Details
WaveShare
GPM280 CM4
- Price
- $150
- OS
- Linux (RetroPie)
- Released
- Sep 2021
- Up to
- Dreamcast
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- Unknown
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Specs
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| Spec | RG353M | GPM280 CM4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $146 | $150 |
| OS | Android 11 | Linux (RetroPie) |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3566 | Broadcom BCM2711 |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A72 |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | Broadcom VideoCore VI |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB |
| Storage | Internal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD | External MicroSD |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 3500 mAh |
| Weight | 232 grams | Unknown |
| Dimensions | 145 mm x 70.5 mm x 15.9 mm | 136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Hall effect sticks | Yes | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | Yes | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- RG353M DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG353M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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
- GPM280 CM4 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 WaveShare GPM280 CM4?
- Anbernic RG353M has similar emulation coverage to WaveShare GPM280 CM4. Anbernic RG353M is about $4 cheaper based on catalog pricing. WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is roughly 10% smaller. Anbernic RG353M runs Android 11; WaveShare GPM280 CM4 runs Linux (RetroPie). Anbernic RG353M is highlighted for DS, PS1, Genesis, GBA; WaveShare GPM280 CM4 is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG353M or the WaveShare GPM280 CM4?
- The Anbernic RG353M is the cheaper of the two at around $146, roughly $4 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM4 based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG353M or the WaveShare GPM280 CM4?
- The Anbernic RG353M is the newer model, released in 2022.
