Device comparison

Anbernic RG-40XXH vs. Anbernic RG-556

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-40XXH
Better screen
RG-556
More portable
RG-40XXH
Newer model
RG-40XXH

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-556 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG-40XXH is about $105 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-40XXH is roughly 36% smaller and 37% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG-40XXH has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Anbernic RG-556.
  • Anbernic RG-40XXH runs Linux; Anbernic RG-556 runs Android 13.

Anbernic

RG-40XXH

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
Jul 2024
Up to
PSP
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
208 grams

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Anbernic

RG-556

Details
Price
$175
OS
Android 13
Released
Mar 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
5.48 inch AMOLED
Weight
331 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG-40XXHRG-556
Price$70$175
OSLinuxAndroid 13
Screen4.0 inch5.48 inch
Aspect ratio4:316:9
Resolution640 x 4801920 x 1080
PanelIPSAMOLED
ChipsetAllwinner H700UNISOC Tiger T820
CPUCortex-A53Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G31 MP2Mali-G57 MP4
RAM1 GB LPDDR48 GB LPDDR4X
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
Battery3200 mAh5500 mAh
Weight208 grams331 grams
Dimensions163 mm x 79 mm x 16 mm223 mm x 90 mm x 15-25 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes
Analog triggersNoYes
Touch screenNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG-40XXHRG-556
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSGoodExcellent
N64GoodExcellent
DreamcastPlayableExcellent
PSPGoodExcellent
SaturnPlayableExcellent
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeLimitedGood
WiiUnsupportedGood
PS2UnsupportedGood
Modern systems
3DSUnsupportedGood
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii UUnsupportedLimited
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG-40XXH and the Anbernic RG-556?
Anbernic RG-556 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG-40XXH is about $105 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-40XXH is roughly 36% smaller and 37% lighter. Anbernic RG-40XXH has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz AMOLED on Anbernic RG-556. Anbernic RG-40XXH runs Linux; Anbernic RG-556 runs Android 13.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG-40XXH or the Anbernic RG-556?
The Anbernic RG-40XXH is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $105 less than the Anbernic RG-556 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG-40XXH or the Anbernic RG-556?
The Anbernic RG-40XXH is the newer model, released in 2024.

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