Device comparison

Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 vs. Anbernic RG NANO

Compare specs, emulation support, community reviews, ownership, and play history.

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG NANO
Better screen
Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203
More portable
RG NANO
Newer model
RG NANO

Main differences

  • Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 81% smaller and 64% lighter.
  • Anbernic RG NANO has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203.
  • Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 runs RetroArch.
  • Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.

Subor

Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203

Details
Price
$70
OS
RetroArch
Released
Oct 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
5.1 inch OLED
Weight
211 grams

No reviews yet

0 collectors

Anbernic

RG NANO

Details
Price
$60
OS
Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Released
Jun 2023
Up to
PS1
Screen
1.54 inch IPS
Weight
75 grams

No reviews yet

1 collector

Community signal

Collectors
Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-82030
RG NANO1
Rating
Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203No reviews yet
RG NANONo reviews yet
Logged play
Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203No logged sessions yet
RG NANONo logged sessions yet

Specs

BetterWorse

SpecQ500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203RG NANO
Price$70$60
OSRetroArchLinux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS)
Screen5.1 inch1.54 inch
Aspect ratio16:91:1
Resolution960 x 544240 x 240
PanelOLEDIPS
ChipsetRockChip RK3128Allwinner V3s
GPUMali-400 MP2
RAM512 MB DDR364 MB DDR2
StorageInternal 128 MB & External MicroSDExternal MicroSD
Battery3000 mAh1050 mAh
Weight211 grams75 grams
Dimensions195 mm x 82 mm x 15 mm43 mm x 71 mm x 17 mm
Video outYesNo

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemQ500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203RG NANO
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

  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 DS: Nintendo DS: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG NANO DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG NANO N64: Nintendo 64: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • RG NANO PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG NANO Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG NANO Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 and the Anbernic RG NANO?
Anbernic RG NANO has similar emulation coverage to Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203. Anbernic RG NANO is about $10 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG NANO is roughly 81% smaller and 64% lighter. Anbernic RG NANO has a 60 Hz IPS screen, versus 60 Hz OLED on Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203. Anbernic RG NANO runs Linux (OpenDingux / RetroFE / FunKey OS); Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 runs RetroArch. Anbernic RG NANO is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis; Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 is highlighted for Game Boy, NES, Genesis, GBA.
Which is cheaper, the Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the cheaper of the two at around $60, roughly $10 less than the Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic RG NANO is the newer model, released in 2023.
Which is more popular on retroshelf, the Subor Q500 / PS5000 / Lintian LT-8203 or the Anbernic RG NANO?
The Anbernic RG NANO is in more collections on retroshelf right now, with 1 collector tracking it.

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