Head-to-Head
RG-28XX vs RG-35XX 2024
RG-28XX vs RG-35XX 2024: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
| Spec | RG28XX | RG35XX 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Operating System | Linux | Linux |
| Chipset | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Screen | 2.83 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3100 mAh | 2600 mAh |
| Price | $48 (+ shipping) | $50 |
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The RG-28XX and the RG-35XX 2024 are two retro handhelds that often end up on the same shortlist, and on our compatibility grid they grade identically on every system we track. The gap between them is hardware and price, not the games they can run.
Performance and emulation ceiling
The RG-28XX is powered by an Allwinner H700 with 1 GB LPDDR4. The RG-35XX 2024 uses an Allwinner H700 with 1 GB LPDDR4. On our performance scale, the RG-28XX scores 10/10 and the RG-35XX 2024 scores 10/10. The RG-28XX grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Dreamcast in the B range. The RG-35XX 2024 grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo 64, Nintendo DS, Dreamcast in the B range. In practice, the RG-28XX reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 and Dreamcast mostly playable, PSP somewhat playable, Saturn barely playable. The RG-35XX 2024 reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 and Dreamcast mostly playable, PSP somewhat playable, Saturn barely playable.
Screen and ergonomics
The RG-28XX has a 2.83 inch display at 640 x 480. The RG-35XX 2024 has a 3.5 inch display at 640 x 480. The RG-28XX is a horizontal device, while the RG-35XX 2024 is vertical. That shape difference matters for how the device feels in the hand and how comfortable it is for longer sessions.
Battery and price
The RG-28XX carries a 3100 mAh battery, and the RG-35XX 2024 a 2600 mAh battery. On price, the RG-28XX sits around $48 (+ shipping), while the RG-35XX 2024 is around $50.
Which should you buy?
On every system we grade, the RG-28XX and the RG-35XX 2024 are level, so there is no spec-sheet winner: the difference is the screen size (2.83 inch against 3.5 inch), the battery (3100 mAh against 2600 mAh) and the price ($48 (+ shipping) against $50). Buy the one that costs less where you are, or the one whose screen size you prefer. The best handheld is the one that makes the games you actually play feel natural.