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Anbernic RG NANO vs. Subor Q400

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Quick verdict

Best value
Q400
More portable
RG NANO
Newer model
RG NANO

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Subor Q400.
  • Subor Q400 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 75% smaller.
  • Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Subor Q400 runs Linux.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Subor Q400 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

Subor

Q400

Details
Price
$50
OS
Linux
Released
May 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
?

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Community signal

Collectors
RG NANO1
Q4000
Rating
RG NANONo reviews yet
Q400No reviews yet
Logged play
RG NANONo logged sessions yet
Q400No logged sessions yet

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG NANOQ400
Price$60$50
OSLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)Linux
Screen1.54 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio1:15:3
Resolution240 x 240800 x 480
ChipsetAllwinner V3sRockChip RK3128
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM64 MB DDR2256 MB
StorageExternal MicroSDInternal 64 GB & External MicroSD
Battery1050 mAh2400 mAh
Weight75 grams?
Dimensions43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm174 mm x 70 mm x 13 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG NANOQ400
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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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
  • Q400 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 Subor Q400?
Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Subor Q400. Subor Q400 is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 75% smaller. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Subor Q400 runs Linux. Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Subor Q400 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG NANO or the Subor Q400?
The Subor Q400 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 Subor Q400?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG NANO or the Subor Q400?
The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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