E1 / RG ARC-D

Verdict

RG ARC-D has the strongest overall profile in this E1 vs RG ARC-D comparison. RG ARC-D leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 74. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (4 vs 3.5). E1 is the lower-priced option at $89, while RG ARC-D comes in at $90. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.

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E1
E1
65
HR Rating
68
User Rating
ANBERNIC
RG ARC-D
RG ARC-D
65
HR Rating
74
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
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RG ARC-DANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$89
$90
HR Rating
65
65
User Rating
68
74
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
66
72
Brightness
62
61
Controls
68
67
Durability
64
70
Ease Of Use
60
62
Ergonomics
63
67
Haptics
50
45
Hardware
63
61
OS Support
65
58
Performance
70
48
Portability
68
67
Screen Quality
66
53
Software
64
62
Speakers
64
52
Value
82
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
3500 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
USB-C OTG; 3.5 mm audio
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Rockchip RK3566
Cortex-A55
dimensions
178 x 116 x 43 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
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ANBERNIC
Model
E1
RG ARC-D
OS
Android 11 / Linux
Android 11
RAM Size
2 GB
2 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS OCA full-lamination
IPS
Storage
32 GB
Internal 32 GB MicroSD, Dual External MicroSD
Touch Screen
False
True
Video Output
Yes
Mini HDMI, Top facing
weight
220 g
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System on a Chip (SoC)
—
Rockchip RK3566

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
E1
$89
None listed
Not carried
RG ARC-D
$90
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

E1
68/100 · 10
RG ARC-D
74/100 · 10

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