Head-to-Head
RG35XX Pro vs RG-34XXSP
RG35XX Pro vs RG-34XXSP: a head-to-head comparison of specs, performance, screen, battery, and which one is the better buy for your retro library.
| Spec | RG35XX Pro | RG34XXSP |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Form Factor | Vertical | Clamshell |
| Operating System | Linux | Linux |
| Chipset | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Screen | 3.5 inch | 3.4 inch |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 720 x 480 |
| Battery | 3200 mAh | 3300 mAh (3000 mAh true capacity) |
| Price | $50 | $67 |
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The RG35XX Pro and the RG-34XXSP 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 RG35XX Pro is powered by an Allwinner H700 with 1 GB LPDDR4. The RG-34XXSP uses an Allwinner H700 with 2 GB LPDDR4. On our performance scale, the RG35XX Pro scores 10/10 and the RG-34XXSP scores 10/10. The RG35XX Pro 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-34XXSP 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 RG35XX Pro reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 and Dreamcast mostly playable, PSP somewhat playable, Saturn barely playable. The RG-34XXSP reaches SNES FX & 3D PS1 (60 FPS), N64 and Dreamcast mostly playable, PSP somewhat playable, Saturn barely playable.
Screen and ergonomics
The RG35XX Pro has a 3.5 inch display at 640 x 480. The RG-34XXSP has a 3.4 inch display at 720 x 480. The RG35XX Pro is a vertical device, while the RG-34XXSP is clamshell. That shape difference matters for how the device feels in the hand and how comfortable it is for longer sessions.
Battery and price
The RG35XX Pro carries a 3200 mAh battery, and the RG-34XXSP a 3300 mAh (3000 mAh true capacity) battery. On price, the RG35XX Pro sits around $50, while the RG-34XXSP is around $67.
Which should you buy?
On every system we grade, the RG35XX Pro and the RG-34XXSP are level, so there is no spec-sheet winner: the difference is the RAM (1 GB LPDDR4 against 2 GB LPDDR4), the screen size (3.5 inch against 3.4 inch), the battery (3200 mAh against 3300 mAh (3000 mAh true capacity)) and the price ($50 against $67). 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.