HardKernel Odroid Go vs. Anbernic RGFC520

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Quick verdict

Best value
RGFC520
More portable
Odroid Go
Newer model
RGFC520

Main differences

  • Anbernic RGFC520 has similar emulation coverage to HardKernel Odroid Go.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • HardKernel Odroid Go is roughly 17% smaller and 43% lighter.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; HardKernel Odroid Go runs Retro ESP32.
  • Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES; HardKernel Odroid Go is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.

HardKernel

Odroid Go

Details
Price
$32.00
OS
Retro ESP32
Released
Jun 2018
Up to
Game Boy
Screen
2.4 inch TFT
Weight
115 grams

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1 collector

Anbernic

RGFC520

Details
Price
$13.00
OS
❌
Released
Aug 2020
Up to
NES
Screen
3.0 inch TFT
Weight
200 grams

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Specs

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SpecOdroid GoRGFC520
Price$32.00$13.00
OSRetro ESP32❌
Screen2.4 inch3.0 inch
ChipsetEspressif Systems ESP32-WROVER-BRicoh 2A03
CPUTensilica Xtensa LX6MOS Technology 6502
GPU❌Ricoh 2C02
RAM4MB PSRAM2 KB
StorageInternal 16 MB & External MicroSDInternal Flash ROM
Battery1200 mAh600 mAh
Weight115 grams200 grams
Dimensions121 mm x 76 mm x 16 mm83 mm x 98.5 mm x 17 mm
BluetoothYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemOdroid GoRGFC520
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

  • Odroid Go DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: 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
  • Odroid Go GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: 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
  • Odroid Go N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RGFC520 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Odroid Go PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 PS1: Sony Playstation: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go PS3: Sony Playstation 3: 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
  • Odroid Go PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: 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
  • Odroid Go Wii: Nintendo Wii: 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
  • Odroid Go SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: 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
  • Odroid Go Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Saturn: Sega Saturn: 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
  • Odroid Go Switch: Nintendo Switch: 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
  • Odroid Go Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: 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
  • Odroid Go Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: 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
  • Odroid Go GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RGFC520 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Odroid Go Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: 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

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the HardKernel Odroid Go and the Anbernic RGFC520?
Anbernic RGFC520 has similar emulation coverage to HardKernel Odroid Go. Anbernic RGFC520 is about $19 cheaper based on catalog pricing. HardKernel Odroid Go is roughly 17% smaller and 43% lighter. Anbernic RGFC520 runs ❌; HardKernel Odroid Go runs Retro ESP32. Anbernic RGFC520 is highlighted for NES; HardKernel Odroid Go is highlighted for Game Boy, NES.
Which is cheaper, the HardKernel Odroid Go or the Anbernic RGFC520?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the cheaper of the two at around $13.00, roughly $19.00 less than the HardKernel Odroid Go based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the HardKernel Odroid Go or the Anbernic RGFC520?
The Anbernic RGFC520 is the newer model, released in 2020.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the HardKernel Odroid Go or the Anbernic RGFC520?
The HardKernel Odroid Go is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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