Head-to-Head
RG34XXSP vs RG28XX
RG34XXSP vs RG28XX: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
| Spec | RG34XXSP | RG28XX |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Horizontal |
| Operating System | Linux | Linux |
| Chipset | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Screen | 3.4 inch | 2.83 inch |
| Resolution | 720 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3300 mAh (3000 mAh true capacity) | 3100 mAh |
| Price | $67 | $48 (+ shipping) |
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The RG34XXSP and the RG28XX 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 RG34XXSP is powered by an Allwinner H700 with 1 GB LPDDR4. The RG28XX uses an Allwinner H700 with 1 GB LPDDR4. On our performance scale, the RG34XXSP scores 10/10 and the RG28XX scores 10/10. The RG34XXSP 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 RG28XX 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 RG34XXSP reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 and Dreamcast mostly playable, PSP somewhat playable, Saturn barely playable. The RG28XX reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 and Dreamcast mostly playable, PSP somewhat playable, Saturn barely playable.
Screen and ergonomics
The RG34XXSP has a 3.4 inch display at 720 x 480. The RG28XX has a 2.83 inch display at 640 x 480. The RG34XXSP is a clamshell device, while the RG28XX is horizontal. That shape difference matters for how the device feels in the hand and how comfortable it is for longer sessions.
Battery and price
The RG34XXSP carries a 3300 mAh (3000 mAh true capacity) battery, and the RG28XX a 3100 mAh battery. On price, the RG34XXSP sits around $67, while the RG28XX is around $48 (+ shipping).
Which should you buy?
On every system we grade, the RG34XXSP and the RG28XX are level, so there is no spec-sheet winner: the difference is the screen size (3.4 inch against 2.83 inch), the battery (3300 mAh (3000 mAh true capacity) against 3100 mAh) and the price ($67 against $48). 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.
Sources
- Anbernic — official product page for the RG34XXSP, listing the hardware specifications used in this comparison: anbernic.com
- LostInConsoles console database — RG34XXSP specification sheet, compatibility grades and price history used in this comparison.