Game Console
R36S
72
HR Rating
85
User Rating
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R36S / RG35XX
Verdict
R36S has the strongest overall profile in this R36S vs RG35XX comparison. R36S leads the summary view with HR rating 72 and user rating 85. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2023 vs 2022), price (55.99 vs 56). R36S is the lower-priced option at $55.99, while RG35XX comes in at $56. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
R36SGame Console
RG35XXAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$55.99
$56
HR Rating
72
61
User Rating
85
66
Release Year
2023
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
60
60
Controls
66
67
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
44
44
Hardware
59
59
OS Support
56
57
Performance
46
46
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
51
52
Software
61
62
Speakers
51
51
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
3500 mAh (Swappable)
2100 mAh / 2600 mAh
Connectivity
USB-C OTG
0
CPU
Cortex-A35
Cortex-A9
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
PowerVR SGX544MP
Make
Game Console
Anbernic
Model
R36S
RG-35XX
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
DDR3L
DDR3
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD (Compatible cards list)
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3326
Actions Semiconductor ATM7039S
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
0
Mini HDMI Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
R36S85/100 · 11
RG35XX66/100 · 10
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