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Anbernic RG Cube vs. Anbernic RG-552

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG Cube
More portable
RG Cube
Newer model
RG Cube

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG Cube has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG Cube is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG Cube is roughly 22% smaller and 29% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG Cube has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-552.
  • Anbernic RG Cube runs Android 13; Anbernic RG-552 runs Android 11.

Anbernic

RG Cube

Details
Price
$170
OS
Android 13
Released
Jun 2024
Up to
3DS
Screen
3.95 inch IPS Touchscreen
Weight
256 grams

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Anbernic

RG-552

Details
Price
$200
OS
Android 11
Released
Dec 2021
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
5.36 inch IPS
Weight
362 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG CubeRG-552
Price$170$200
OSAndroid 13Android 11
Screen3.95 inch5.36 inch
Aspect ratio1:15:3
Resolution720 x 7201920 x 1152
PanelIPS TouchscreenIPS
ChipsetUNISOC Tiger T820RockChip RK3399
CPUCortex-A76 / Cortex-A55Cortex-A72 / Cortex-A53
GPUMali-G57 MP4Mali-T860 MP4
RAM8 GB LPDDR4X4 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSDInternal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSD
Battery5200 mAh6400 mAh
Weight256 grams362 grams
Dimensions153 mm x 86.3 mm x 18198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm
BluetoothYesNo
Hall effect sticksYesNo
Analog triggersYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG CubeRG-552
Classic systems
Game BoyExcellentExcellent
NESExcellentExcellent
GenesisExcellentExcellent
GBAExcellentExcellent
SNESExcellentExcellent
PS1ExcellentExcellent
Mid-generation systems
DSExcellentExcellent
N64ExcellentExcellent
DreamcastExcellentGood
PSPExcellentGood
SaturnExcellentPlayable
Sixth-generation systems
GameCubeGoodLimited
WiiGoodUnsupported
PS2GoodLimited
Modern systems
3DSGoodLimited
SwitchUnsupportedUnsupported
Wii ULimitedUnsupported
PS3UnsupportedUnsupported

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG Cube and the Anbernic RG-552?
Anbernic RG Cube has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG Cube is about $30 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG Cube is roughly 22% smaller and 29% lighter. Anbernic RG Cube has a 60 Hz IPS Touchscreen screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG-552. Anbernic RG Cube runs Android 13; Anbernic RG-552 runs Android 11.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG Cube or the Anbernic RG-552?
The Anbernic RG Cube is the cheaper of the two at around $170, roughly $30 less than the Anbernic RG-552 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG Cube or the Anbernic RG-552?
The Anbernic RG Cube is the newer model, released in 2024.

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