Device comparison

WaveShare GPM280 CM3 vs. Anbernic RG280M

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Quick verdict

Best value
RG280M
More portable
RG280M
Newer model
GPM280 CM3

Main differences

  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage.
  • Anbernic RG280M is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing.
  • Anbernic RG280M is roughly 10% smaller.
  • WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux.

WaveShare

GPM280 CM3

Details
Price
$150
OS
Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox
Released
Dec 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
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Anbernic

RG280M

Details
Price
$105
OS
OpenDingux
Released
Jun 2020
Up to
PS1
Screen
2.8 inch IPS
Weight
204 grams

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Specs

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SpecGPM280 CM3RG280M
Price$150$105
OSLinux (RetroPie), RecalboxOpenDingux
Resolution640 x 480320 x 480
ChipsetBroadcom BCM2837Ingenic JZ4770
CPUCortex-A53XBurst
GPUBroadcom VideoCore IVVivante GC860
RAM1 GB DDR2512 MB DDR2
StorageExternal MicroSDDual External MicroSD
Battery1500 mAh2500 mAh
Weight?204 grams
Dimensions136.4 mm x 67.5 mm x 16.8 mm136 mm x 61 mm x 18 mm
Video outNoYes

Emulation

Excellent › Good › Playable › Limited › Unsupported

SystemGPM280 CM3RG280M
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

  • GPM280 CM3 DS: Nintendo DS: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games This device does not have a touchscreen, so you won't be able to play DS games that rely heavily on the touchscreen
  • RG280M DS: Nintendo DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM3 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M 3DS: Nintendo 3DS: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM3 GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M GBA: Nintendo Game Boy Advance: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 N64: Nintendo 64: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG280M N64: Nintendo 64: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • GPM280 CM3 NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M NES: Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 PS1: Sony Playstation: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M PS1: Sony Playstation: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M PS2: Sony Playstation 2: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM3 PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M PS3: Sony Playstation 3: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM3 PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG280M PSP: Sony Playstation Portable: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM3 Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Wii: Nintendo Wii: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM3 SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M SNES: Super Nintendo Entertainment System: Most games playable at full speed, a few games have lower frame rates but still mostly playable with frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Wii U: Nintendo Wii U: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM3 Saturn: Sega Saturn: Only the easiest to emulate games are barely playable
  • RG280M Saturn: Sega Saturn: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM3 Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M Switch: Nintendo Switch: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM3 Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M Genesis: Sega Genesis / Mega Drive: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • RG280M Game Boy: Game Boy / Game Boy Color: Almost all games playable at full speed without frameskip
  • GPM280 CM3 GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • RG280M GameCube: Nintendo GameCube: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow
  • GPM280 CM3 Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Most games playable but mostly with frameskip, struggles with harder to emulate games
  • RG280M Dreamcast: Sega Dreamcast: Either cannot run any games at all or games are unplayably slow

Frequently asked

What's the difference between the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 and the Anbernic RG280M?
WaveShare GPM280 CM3 has stronger listed emulation coverage. Anbernic RG280M is about $45 cheaper based on catalog pricing. Anbernic RG280M is roughly 10% smaller. WaveShare GPM280 CM3 runs Linux (RetroPie), Recalbox; Anbernic RG280M runs OpenDingux.
Which is cheaper, the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 or the Anbernic RG280M?
The Anbernic RG280M is the cheaper of the two at around $105, roughly $45 less than the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 based on catalog pricing.
Which is newer, the WaveShare GPM280 CM3 or the Anbernic RG280M?
The WaveShare GPM280 CM3 is the newer model, released in 2020.

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