Device comparison

Anbernic RG NANO vs. SJGAM M22 Pro

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Quick verdict

Best value
M22 Pro
More portable
RG NANO
Newer model
M22 Pro

Main differences

  • SJGAM M22 Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • SJGAM M22 Pro is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 80% smaller.
  • SJGAM M22 Pro runs Linux (EmuELEC); Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS).
  • SJGAM M22 Pro is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

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

SJGAM

M22 Pro

Details
Price
$50
OS
Linux (EmuELEC)
Released
Nov 2024
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.0 inch IPS
Weight
?

No reviews yet

0 collectors

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Collectors
RG NANO1
M22 Pro0
Rating
RG NANONo reviews yet
M22 ProNo reviews yet
Logged play
RG NANONo logged sessions yet
M22 ProNo logged sessions yet

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG NANOM22 Pro
Price$60$50
OSLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)Linux (EmuELEC)
Screen1.54 inch5.0 inch
Aspect ratio1:116:9
Resolution240 x 2401920 x 1080
ChipsetAllwinner V3s"N909"
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM64 MB DDR21 GB DDR4
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal & External MicroSD
Battery1050 mAh3000 mAh
Weight75 grams?
Dimensions43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm191 mm x 81 mm x 33 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG NANOM22 Pro
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
  • M22 Pro DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG NANO 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG NANO NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG NANO Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG NANO Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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
  • M22 Pro 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 RG NANO and the SJGAM M22 Pro?
SJGAM M22 Pro has stronger listed emulation coverage. SJGAM M22 Pro is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 80% smaller. SJGAM M22 Pro runs Linux (EmuELEC); Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS). SJGAM M22 Pro is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA; Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG NANO or the SJGAM M22 Pro?
The SJGAM M22 Pro is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $10 less than the Anbernic RG NANO based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG NANO or the SJGAM M22 Pro?
The SJGAM M22 Pro is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the SJGAM M22 Pro?
The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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