Modretro
Chromatic
80
HR Rating
79
User Rating
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Chromatic / RG353V
Verdict
Chromatic has the strongest overall profile in this Chromatic vs RG353V comparison. Chromatic leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 79. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2024 vs 2022). RG353V is the lower-priced option at $113, while Chromatic comes in at $199. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
ChromaticModretro
RG353VAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$199
$113
HR Rating
80
61
User Rating
79
66
Release Year
2024
2022
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
Not rated
72
Brightness
75
61
Controls
75
68
Durability
90
70
Ease Of Use
90
62
Ergonomics
90
67
Haptics
Not rated
46
Hardware
95
61
OS Support
80
58
Performance
Not rated
49
Portability
70
66
Screen Quality
90
54
Software
80
63
Speakers
85
53
Value
50
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
FPGA
ARM
Aspect Ratio
horizontal
4:3
Form Factor
vertical
Vertical
Make
Chromatic
Anbernic
Model
Modretro
RG-353V
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
Mini HDMI Top facing
Battery
—
3200 mAh
Connectivity
—
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
—
Cortex-A55
GPU
—
Mali-G52 2EE
OS
—
Android 11 / Linux (ArkOS)
RAM Size
—
1 GB
RAM Type
—
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
—
640 x 480
Screen Size (Inches)
—
3.5
Screen Type
—
IPS
Storage
—
Internal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
RockChip RK3566
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What owners say
Overall user rating
Chromatic79/100 · 1
RG353V66/100 · 10
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