Anbernic
RG300X
- Price
- $88
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jul 2021
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 3.0 inch IPS
- Weight
- 154 grams
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Device comparison
Anbernic RG300X vs. Anbernic RG280M
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Quick verdict
- Best value
- RG300X
- More portable
- RG300X
- Newer model
- RG300X
Main differences
- Anbernic RG300X has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG280M.
- Anbernic RG300X is about $17 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
- Anbernic RG280M is roughly 12% smaller and 32% lighter.
Details
Anbernic
RG280M
- Price
- $105
- OS
- OpenDingux
- Released
- Jun 2020
- Up to
- PS1
- Screen
- 2.8 inch IPS
- Weight
- 204 grams
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Specs
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| Spec | RG300X | RG280M |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $88 | $105 |
| OS | OpenDingux | OpenDingux |
| Screen | 3.0 inch | 2.8 inch |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 320 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Chipset | Ingenic JZ4770 | Ingenic JZ4770 |
| CPU | XBurst | XBurst |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 | Vivante GC860 |
| RAM | 512 MB DDR2 | 512 MB DDR2 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Battery | 2500 mAh | 2500 mAh |
| Weight | 154 grams | 204 grams |
| Dimensions | 137 mm x 69 mm x 20 mm | 136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm |
| Video out | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Hall effect sticks | No | No |
| Analog triggers | No | No |
| Touch screen | No | No |
Emulation
Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported
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Emulation source notes
- RG300X DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG300X N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG280M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
- RG300X NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG300X PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG280M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- RG300X PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
- RG300X PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
- RG300X Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
- 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
- RG300X Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
- RG300X Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG280M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
- RG300X Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
- RG300X GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG280M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
- RG300X Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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
Frequently asked
- What's the difference between the Anbernic RG300X and the Anbernic RG280M?
- Anbernic RG300X has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG280M. Anbernic RG300X is about $17 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG280M is roughly 12% smaller and 32% lighter.
- Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG300X or the Anbernic RG280M?
- The Anbernic RG300X is the cheaper of the two at around $88, roughly $17 less than the Anbernic RG280M based on catalog pricing.
- Which is newer, the Anbernic RG300X or the Anbernic RG280M?
- The Anbernic RG300X is the newer model, released in 2021.
