Device comparison

Anbernic RG NANO vs. CoolBaby RS18

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Quick verdict

Better screen
RG NANO
Newer model
RG NANO

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to CoolBaby RS18.
  • Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); CoolBaby RS18 runs Linux.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; CoolBaby RS18 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

Anbernic

RG NANO

Details
Price
$60
OS
Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Released
Jun 2023
Up to
PS1
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
75 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

CoolBaby

CoolBaby RS18

Details
Price
Unknown
OS
Linux
Released
Jul 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
7.0 inch
Weight
Unknown

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Community signal

Collectors
RG NANO1
CoolBaby RS180
Rating
RG NANONo reviews yet
CoolBaby RS18No reviews yet
Logged play
RG NANONo logged sessions yet
CoolBaby RS18No logged sessions yet

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG NANOCoolBaby RS18
Price$60Unknown
OSLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)Linux
Screen1.54 inch7.0 inch
Aspect ratio1:1Unknown
Resolution240 x 240Unknown
Refresh rate60 HzUnknown
PanelIPSUnknown
ChipsetAllwinner V3sRockChip RK3128
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM64 MB DDR2Unknown
StorageExternal MicroSDUnknown
Battery1050 mAhUnknown
Weight75 gramsUnknown
Dimensions43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mmUnknown
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG NANOCoolBaby RS18
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

  • RG NANO DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG NANO 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG NANO NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG NANO PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • CoolBaby RS18 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • CoolBaby RS18 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG NANO and the CoolBaby RS18?
Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to CoolBaby RS18. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); CoolBaby RS18 runs Linux. Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; CoolBaby RS18 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG NANO or the CoolBaby RS18?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the CoolBaby RS18?
The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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