Device comparison

Anbernic RG351P vs. MagicX XU Mini M

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Quick verdict

Best value
XU Mini M
More portable
XU Mini M
Newer model
XU Mini M

Main differences

  • MagicX XU Mini M has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG351P.
  • MagicX XU Mini M is about $49 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 22% smaller and 37% lighter.
  • MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux; Anbernic RG351P runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11).

Anbernic

RG351P

Details
Price
$99
OS
EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)
Released
Sep 2020
Up to
DS
Screen
3.5 inch IPS
Weight
189 grams

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MagicX

XU Mini M

Details
Price
$50
OS
Linux
Released
Jul 2024
Up to
DS
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
120 grams

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Specs

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SpecRG351PXU Mini M
Price$99$50
OSEmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11)Linux
Screen3.5 inch2.8 inch
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Resolution320 x 480640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3326RockChip RK3562
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery3500 mAh2600 mAh
Weight189 grams120 grams
Dimensions151.5 mm x 70 mm x 18 mm129 mm x 64 mm x 19 mm
Hall effect sticksNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG351PXU Mini M
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

  • RG351P 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
  • XU Mini M 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
  • RG351P 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351P GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351P N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU Mini M N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG351P NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351P PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351P PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351P PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351P PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU Mini M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG351P Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351P SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351P Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351P Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • XU Mini M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG351P Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351P Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351P Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • XU Mini M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG351P GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • XU Mini M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG351P Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • XU Mini M 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 RG351P and the MagicX XU Mini M?
MagicX XU Mini M has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG351P. MagicX XU Mini M is about $49 cheaper based on catalog pricing. MagicX XU Mini M is roughly 22% smaller and 37% lighter. MagicX XU Mini M runs Linux; Anbernic RG351P runs EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11).
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG351P or the MagicX XU Mini M?
The MagicX XU Mini M is the cheaper of the two at around $50, roughly $49 less than the Anbernic RG351P based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG351P or the MagicX XU Mini M?
The MagicX XU Mini M is the newer model, released in 2024.

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