Device comparison

Anbernic RGFC520 vs. Anbernic RG300

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Quick verdict

Best value
RGFC520
Better screen
RG300
More portable
RGFC520
Newer model
RGFC520

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG300 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is about $47 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is roughly 16% smaller and 9% lighter.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG300.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; Anbernic RG300 runs RetroFW.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES; Anbernic RG300 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.

Anbernic

RGFC520

Details
Price
$13
OS
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
NES
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
200 grams

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Anbernic

RG300

Details
Price
$60
OS
RetroFW
Released
Jun 2019
Up to
Genesis
Screen
3.0 inch IPS
Weight
220 grams

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Specs

BetterWorse

SpecRGFC520RG300
Price$13$60
OSRetroFW
Resolution320 x 240320 x 480
PanelTFTIPS
ChipsetRicoh 2A03Ingenic JZ4760B
CPUMOS Technology 6502XBurst
GPURicoh 2C02Vivante GC200
RAM2 KB128 MB DDR2
StorageInternal Flash ROMInternal & External MicroSD
Battery600 mAh1800 mAh BP-5L
Weight200 grams220 grams
Dimensions83 mm x 98.5 mm x 17 mm119 mm x 82 mm x 25 mm

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemRGFC520RG300
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

  • RGFC520 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RGFC520 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG300 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGFC520 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RGFC520 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RGFC520 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGFC520 Game Boy: Nintendo Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGFC520 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG300 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Anbernic RGFC520 and the Anbernic RG300?
Anbernic RG300 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RGFC520 is about $47 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RGFC520 is roughly 16% smaller and 9% lighter. Anbernic RGFC520 has a 60 Hz TFT screen, versus 60 Hz IPS on Anbernic RG300. Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; Anbernic RG300 runs RetroFW. Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES; Anbernic RG300 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis.
Which is cheaper, the Anbernic RGFC520 or the Anbernic RG300?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the cheaper of the two at around $13, roughly $47 less than the Anbernic RG300 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Anbernic RGFC520 or the Anbernic RG300?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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