Anbernic RG NANO vs. FunKey S

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG NANO
More portable
FunKey S
Newer model
RG NANO

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to FunKey S.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • FunKey S is roughly 38% smaller and 60% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); FunKey S runs RetroFE.

Anbernic

RG NANO

Details
Price
$60.00
OS
Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Released
Jun 2023
Up to
PS1
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
75 grams

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1 collector

FunKey

FunKey S

Details
Price
$70.00
OS
RetroFE
Released
Jan 2021
Up to
PS1
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
30 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG NANOFunKey S
Price$60.00$70.00
OSLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)RetroFE
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery1050 mAh410 mAh
Weight75 grams30 grams
Dimensions43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm42.5 mm x 44.5 mm x 13.8 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG NANOFunKey S
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
  • FunKey S DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG NANO N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • FunKey S N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG NANO Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S 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
  • FunKey S 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 FunKey S?
Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to FunKey S. Anbernic RG NANO is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. FunKey S is roughly 38% smaller and 60% lighter. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); FunKey S runs RetroFE.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG NANO or the FunKey S?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the cheaper of the two at around $60.00, roughly $10.00 less than the FunKey S based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG NANO or the FunKey S?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the FunKey S?
The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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