Head-to-Head
RG351P vs RG35
RG351P vs RG35: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
| Spec | RG351P | RG35 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Operating System | EmuELEC, 351ELEC, ArkOS, Batocera, Lakka, 351Droid (Lineage 18.1 / Android 11) | Linux |
| Chipset | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR3 | 1 GB LPDDR3 |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 3200 mAh |
| Price inside the EU | No verified EU listing | No verified EU listing |
| Maker's price ships from outside the EU | $99 | $38 |
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The RG351P and the RG35 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 RG351P is powered by a RockChip RK3326 with 1 GB DDR3. The RG35 uses a RockChip RK3326 with 1 GB LPDDR3. On our performance scale, the RG351P scores 9/10 and the RG35 scores 9/10. The RG351P grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo DS in the B range. The RG35 grades Game Boy, Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis, Game Boy Advance as A-level, with Nintendo DS in the B range. In practice, the RG351P 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 RG35 reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), 2D PSP mostly playable but not 3D, N64 & Dreamcast mostly playable.
Screen and ergonomics
The RG351P has a 3.5 inch display at 320 x 480. The RG35 has a 3.5 inch display at 640 x 480. The RG351P is a horizontal device, while the RG35 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 RG351P carries a 3500 mAh battery, and the RG35 a 3200 mAh battery. On price, the RG351P sits around $99, while the RG35 is around $38.
Which should you buy?
On every system we grade, the RG351P and the RG35 are level, so there is no spec-sheet winner: the difference is the RAM type (1 GB DDR3 against 1 GB LPDDR3), the shape (Horizontal against Vertical), the battery (3500 mAh against 3200 mAh) and the price ($99 against $38). 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, RG351P specification sheet, for the processor, memory, display, battery and tracked price quoted above: lostinconsoles.com/consoles/rg-351p-anbernic
- Lost In Consoles, RG35 specification sheet, for the processor, memory, display, battery and tracked price quoted above: lostinconsoles.com/consoles/rg35-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