Device comparison

Anbernic RG552 vs. Anbernic RG-40XXH

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG-40XXH
More portable
RG-40XXH
Newer model
RG-40XXH

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG-40XXH has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG552.
  • Anbernic RG-40XXH is about $130 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG-40XXH is roughly 24% smaller and 43% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG-40XXH runs Linux; Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11.

Anbernic

RG552

Details
Price
$200
OS
Android 11
Released
Dec 2021
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
5.36 inch IPS
Weight
362 grams

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Anbernic

RG-40XXH

Details
Price
$70
OS
Linux
Released
Jul 2024
Up to
Dreamcast
Screen
4.0 inch IPS
Weight
208 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

Community signal

Collectors
RG5520
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Rating
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Specs

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SpecRG552RG-40XXH
Price$200$70
OSAndroid 11Linux
Screen5.36 inch4.0 inch
Aspect ratio5:34:3
Resolution1920 x 1152640 x 480
ChipsetRockChip RK3399Allwinner H700
CPUCortex-A72 / Cortex-A53Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T860 MP4Mali-G31 MP2
RAM4 GB LPDDR41 GB LPDDR4
StorageInternal 64 GB eMMC, Dual External MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery6400 mAh3200 mAh
Weight362 grams208 grams
Dimensions198.1 mm x 85.6 mm x 20 mm163 mm x 79 mm x 16 mm
BluetoothNoYes
Touch screenYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRG552RG-40XXH
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

  • RG552 DS: Nintendo DS: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXH 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
  • RG552 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-40XXH 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXH GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 N64: Nintendo 64: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXH N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG552 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXH NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXH PS1: Sony Playstation: All games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable Gameplay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcnzFvZ4lZE
  • RG-40XXH PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-40XXH PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip God of War Chains of Olympus (at 2x resolution), running around 22-30 FPS: https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/838733031716028416/911979991623929917/QQ_605bc4f347e3bebdea22415b8a13776b1637493713.mp4
  • RG-40XXH PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG552 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-40XXH Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXH SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-40XXH Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG-40XXH Saturn: Sega Saturn: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG552 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG-40XXH Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG552 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXH Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG-40XXH Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG552 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG-40XXH GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG552 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG-40XXH 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 RG552 and the Anbernic RG-40XXH?
Anbernic RG-40XXH has similar emulation coverage to Anbernic RG552. Anbernic RG-40XXH is about $130 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG-40XXH is roughly 24% smaller and 43% lighter. Anbernic RG-40XXH runs Linux; Anbernic RG552 runs Android 11.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RG552 or the Anbernic RG-40XXH?
The Anbernic RG-40XXH is the cheaper of the two at around $70, roughly $130 less than the Anbernic RG552 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RG552 or the Anbernic RG-40XXH?
The Anbernic RG-40XXH is the newer model, released in 2024.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Anbernic RG552 or the Anbernic RG-40XXH?
The Anbernic RG-40XXH is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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