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RG-40XXV / R36S

Verdict

R36S has the strongest overall profile in this RG-40XXV vs R36S comparison. R36S leads the summary view with HR rating 72 and user rating 85. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (55.99 vs 60). R36S is the lower-priced option at $55.99, while RG-40XXV comes in at $60. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Anbernic
RG-40XXV
RG-40XXV
65
HR Rating
74
User Rating
Game Console
R36S
R36S
72
HR Rating
85
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG-40XXVAnbernic
R36SGame Console
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$60
$55.99
HR Rating
65
72
User Rating
74
85
Release Year
2024
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
60
60
Controls
67
66
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
44
44
Hardware
59
59
OS Support
57
56
Performance
46
46
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
52
51
Software
62
61
Speakers
52
51
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
3200 mAh
3500 mAh (Swappable)
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
USB-C OTG
CPU
Cortex-A53
Cortex-A35
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
Mali-G31 MP2
Make
Anbernic
Game Console
Model
RG-40XXV
R36S
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
DDR3L
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Dual External MicroSD (Compatible cards list)
System on a Chip (SoC)
Allwinner H700
RockChip RK3326
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
Mini HDMI Top facing
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Pricing Snapshot

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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG-40XXV
$60
Not carried
R36S
Our price$45-20%$55.99
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

RG-40XXV
74/100 · 10
R36S
85/100 · 11

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