Head-to-Head
RG351MP vs RG351V
RG351MP vs RG351V: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
| Spec | RG351MP | RG351V |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Operating System | EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11) | EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11) |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 1 GB DDR3 |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 3900 mAh |
| Price inside the EU | No verified EU listing | No verified EU listing |
| Maker's price ships from outside the EU | $147 | $109 |
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The RG351MP and the RG351V 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 RG351MP is powered by a RockChip RK3326 with 1 GB DDR3. The RG351V uses a RockChip RK3326 with 1 GB DDR3. On our performance scale, the RG351MP scores 9/10 and the RG351V scores 9/10. The RG351MP grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo DS in the B range. The RG351V grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo DS in the B range. In practice, the RG351MP reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), 2D PSP mostly playable but 3D PSP needs frameskip, N64 & Dreamcast mostly playable for easier to emulate games. The RG351V reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), 2D PSP mostly playable but 3D PSP needs frameskip, N64 & Dreamcast mostly playable for easier to emulate games.
Screen and ergonomics
The RG351MP has a 3.5 inch display at 640 x 480. The RG351V has a 3.5 inch display at 640 x 480. The RG351MP is a horizontal device, while the RG351V 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 RG351MP carries a 3500 mAh battery, and the RG351V a 3900 mAh battery. On price, the RG351MP sits around $147, while the RG351V is around $109.
Which should you buy?
On every system we grade, the RG351MP and the RG351V are level, so there is no spec-sheet winner: the difference is the shape (Horizontal against Vertical), the battery (3500 mAh against 3900 mAh) and the price ($147 against $109). Buy the one that costs less where you are, or the one whose shape you prefer. The best handheld is the one that makes the games you actually play feel natural.
Sources
- Lost In Consoles, RG351MP specification sheet, for the processor, memory, display, battery and tracked price quoted above: lostinconsoles.com/consoles/rg-351mp-anbernic
- Lost In Consoles, RG351V specification sheet, for the processor, memory, display, battery and tracked price quoted above: lostinconsoles.com/consoles/rg-351v-anbernic
- Lost In Consoles, the handheld capability index, for the eighteen systems and the A/B grade definitions used in the performance section: lostinconsoles.com/compatibility