Device comparison

Anbernic RG280M vs. KinHanK Retro GP430

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG280M
More portable
RG280M
Newer model
Retro GP430

Main differences

  • KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG280M is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG280M is roughly 44% smaller and 18% lighter.
  • KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux.

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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KinHanK

Retro GP430

Details
Price
$145
OS
Linux (RetroPie)
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
4.3 inch IPS
Weight
250 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG280MRetro GP430
Price$105$145
OSOpenDinguxLinux (RetroPie)
Screen2.8 inch4.3 inch
Aspect ratio4:35:3
Resolution320 x 480800 x 480
ChipsetIngenic JZ4770Broadcom BCM2837
CPUXBurstCortex-A53
GPUVivante GC860Broadcom VideoCore IV
RAM512 MB DDR21 GB DDR2
StorageDual External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery2500 mAh5000 mAh
Weight204 grams250 grams
Dimensions136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm185 mm x 80 mm x 20 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG280MRetro GP430
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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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
  • Retro GP430 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 KinHanK Retro GP430?
KinHanK Retro GP430 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG280M is about $40 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG280M is roughly 44% smaller and 18% lighter. KinHanK Retro GP430 runs Linux (RetroPie); Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG280M or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The Anbernic RG280M is the cheaper of the two at around $105, roughly $40 less than the KinHanK Retro GP430 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG280M or the KinHanK Retro GP430?
The KinHanK Retro GP430 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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