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RG-40XXV / X35S

Verdict

RG-40XXV has the strongest overall profile in this RG-40XXV vs X35S comparison. RG-40XXV leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 74. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (4 vs 3.5). Both land at about $60, so the decision comes down to scores, ergonomics, and the specific specs you care about. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.

Anbernic
RG-40XXV
RG-40XXV
65
HR Rating
74
User Rating
PowKiddy
X35S
X35S
59
HR Rating
61
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG-40XXVAnbernic
X35SPowKiddy
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$60
$60
HR Rating
65
59
User Rating
74
61
Release Year
2024
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
4
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
60
60
Controls
67
67
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
44
44
Hardware
59
59
OS Support
57
57
Performance
46
46
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
52
52
Software
62
62
Speakers
52
52
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
3200 mAh
3000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
OTG, Bluetooth
CPU
Cortex-A53
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Anbernic
PowKiddy
Model
RG-40XXV
X35S
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Internal & External MicroSD card
System on a Chip (SoC)
Allwinner H700
RockChip RK3566
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
Mini HDMI Top facing
Mini HDMI
Pricing Snapshot

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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG-40XXV
$60
Not carried
X35S
$60
None listed
Not carried
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Overall user rating

RG-40XXV
74/100 · 10
X35S
61/100 · 10

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