Device comparison

Anbernic RG40XXH vs. Anbernic RG552

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG40XXH
More portable
RG40XXH
Newer model
RG40XXH

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG40XXH has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG552.
  • Anbernic RG40XXH is about $130 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG40XXH is roughly 24% smaller and 43% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG40XXH runs Linux; Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11.
  • Anbernic RG40XXH is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG552 is highlighted for DS, N64, PS1, Genesis.

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG40XXHRG552
Price$70$200
OSLinuxAndroid 11
Screen4.0 inch5.36 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution640 x 4801920 x 1152
ChipsetAllwinner H700RockChip RK3399
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-T860 MP4
RAM1 GB LPDDR44 GB LPDDR4
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD
Battery3200 mAh6400 mAh
Weight208 grams362 grams
Dimensions163 mm x 79 mm x 16 mm198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm
BluetoothYesNo
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG40XXHRG552
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

  • RG40XXH 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
  • RG552 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXH 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXH GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXH N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG552 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXH NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXH PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXH PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcnzFvZ4lZE
  • RG40XXH PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXH PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG552 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip God of War Chains of Olympus (at 2x resolution), running around 22-30 FPS: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/838733031716028416/911979991623929917/QQ_605bc4f347e3bebdea22415b8a13776b1637493713.mp4
  • RG40XXH Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG40XXH SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXH Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXH Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG552 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG40XXH Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG40XXH Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXH Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG40XXH GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG552 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG40XXH Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG552 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 RG40XXH and the Anbernic RG552?
Anbernic RG40XXH has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG552. Anbernic RG40XXH is about $130 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG40XXH is roughly 24% smaller and 43% lighter. Anbernic RG40XXH runs Linux; Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11. Anbernic RG40XXH is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES; Anbernic RG552 is highlighted for DS, N64, PS1, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG40XXH or the Anbernic RG552?
The Anbernic RG40XXH is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $130 less than the Anbernic RG552 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG40XXH or the Anbernic RG552?
The Anbernic RG40XXH is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG40XXH or the Anbernic RG552?
The Anbernic RG40XXH is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 5 collectors tracking it.

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