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Anbernic RG552 vs. ClockworkPi DevTerm

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG552
More portable
RG552
Newer model
RG552

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG552 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG552 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG552 is roughly 42% smaller.
  • Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11; ClockworkPi DevTerm runs Clockwork OS / Linux.
  • Anbernic RG552 is highlighted for DS, N64, PS1, Genesis; ClockworkPi DevTerm is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.

ClockworkPi

DevTerm

Details
Price
$219
OS
Clockwork OS / Linux
Released
Aug 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
6.8 inch IPS
Weight
Unknown

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Specs

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SpecRG552DevTerm
Price$200$219
OSAndroid 11Clockwork OS / Linux
Screen5.36 inch6.8 inch
Aspect ratio5:38:3
Resolution1920 x 11521280 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3399User chosen core
CPUCortex-A72 / Cortex-A53Core dependent
GPUMali-T860 MP4Core dependent
RAM4 GB LPDDR4Core dependent
StorageInternal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery6400 mAh18650 x2
Weight362 gramsUnknown
Dimensions198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm209 mm x 159 mm x 30 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG552DevTerm
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

  • RG552 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG552 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG552 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcnzFvZ4lZE
  • DevTerm PS2: Sony Playstation 2: 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
  • DevTerm PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 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
  • DevTerm PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG552 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • DevTerm Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • DevTerm Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG552 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • DevTerm Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • DevTerm Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • DevTerm Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • DevTerm GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • DevTerm 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 RG552 and the ClockworkPi DevTerm?
Anbernic RG552 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG552 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG552 is roughly 42% smaller. Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11; ClockworkPi DevTerm runs Clockwork OS / Linux. Anbernic RG552 is highlighted for DS, N64, PS1, Genesis; ClockworkPi DevTerm is highlighted for PS1, Genesis, GBA, SNES.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG552 or the ClockworkPi DevTerm?
The Anbernic RG552 is the cheaper of the two at around $200, roughly $19 less than the ClockworkPi DevTerm based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG552 or the ClockworkPi DevTerm?
The Anbernic RG552 is the newer model, released in 2021.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG552 or the ClockworkPi DevTerm?
The Anbernic RG552 is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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