Device comparison

Anbernic RG280M vs. 1UP PiX Portable

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG280M
More portable
RG280M
Newer model
RG280M

Main differences

  • 1UP PiX Portable has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG280M is about $70 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG280M is roughly 2% smaller and 42% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux; 1UP PiX Portable runs Linux (RetroPie).

Anbernic

RG280M

Details
Price
$105
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
204 grams

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1UP

1UP PiX Portable

Details
Price
$175
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Jan 2018
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
350 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRG280M1UP PiX Portable
Price$105$175
OSOpenDinguxLinux (RetroPie)
Resolution320 x 480640 x 480
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770Broadcom BCM2837
CPUXBurstCortex-A53
GPUVivante GC860Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM512 MB DDR21 GB DDR2
StorageDual External MicroSDInternal MicroSD
Battery2500 mAh4000 mAh
Weight204 grams350 grams
Dimensions136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm130 mm x 65 mm x 32 mm
BluetoothNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG280M1UP PiX Portable
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

  • RG280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 1UP PiX Portable GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • 1UP PiX Portable N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG280M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 1UP PiX Portable NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 1UP PiX Portable PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG280M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • 1UP PiX Portable SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG280M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 1UP PiX Portable Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • 1UP PiX Portable Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • 1UP PiX Portable 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 RG280M and the 1UP PiX Portable?
1UP PiX Portable has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG280M is about $70 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG280M is roughly 2% smaller and 42% lighter. Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux; 1UP PiX Portable runs Linux (RetroPie).
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG280M or the 1UP PiX Portable?
The Anbernic RG280M is the cheaper of the two at around $105, roughly $70 less than the 1UP PiX Portable based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG280M or the 1UP PiX Portable?
The Anbernic RG280M is the newer model, released in 2020.

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