Device comparison

Anbernic RG34XX vs. MagicX Mini Zero 28

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Quick verdict

Best value
Mini Zero 28
Better screen
RG34XX
More portable
Mini Zero 28
Newer model
Mini Zero 28

Main differences

  • MagicX Mini Zero 28 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG34XX.
  • MagicX Mini Zero 28 is about $11 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX Mini Zero 28 is roughly 28% smaller and 36% lighter.
  • MagicX Mini Zero 28 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 110 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG34XX.
  • MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10; Anbernic RG34XX runs Linux.

Anbernic

RG34XX

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
Dec 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
3.4 inch IPS
Weight
188 grams

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MagicX

Mini Zero 28

Details
Price
$59
OS
Android 10
Released
Jan 2025
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
120 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG34XXMini Zero 28
Price$70$59
OSLinuxAndroid 10
Screen3.4 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution720 x 480640 x 480
Refresh rate110 Hz60 Hz
ChipsetAllwinner H700Allwinner A133 Plus
GPUMali-G31 MP2PowerVR GE8300
RAM1 GB LPDDR42 GB DDR4
Battery3500 mAh2900 mAh
Weight188 grams120 grams
Dimensions144.6 mm x 81.8 mm x 24.8 mm130.5 mm x 65.1 mm x 19 mm
Video outYesNo
BluetoothYesNo
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG34XXMini Zero 28
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

  • RG34XX DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • Mini Zero 28 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG34XX 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG34XX NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Mini Zero 28 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG34XX Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • Mini Zero 28 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG34XX Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Mini Zero 28 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG34XX Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG34XX GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • Mini Zero 28 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG34XX Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Mini Zero 28 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RG34XX and the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
MagicX Mini Zero 28 has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG34XX. MagicX Mini Zero 28 is about $11 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX Mini Zero 28 is roughly 28% smaller and 36% lighter. MagicX Mini Zero 28 has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 110 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG34XX. MagicX Mini Zero 28 runs Android 10; Anbernic RG34XX runs Linux.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG34XX or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is the cheaper of the two at around $59, roughly $11 less than the Anbernic RG34XX based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG34XX or the MagicX Mini Zero 28?
The MagicX Mini Zero 28 is the newer model, released in 2025.

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