Anbernic
RG ARC-D
65
HR Rating
74
User Rating
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RG ARC-D / RG Cube
Verdict
RG Cube has the strongest overall profile in this RG ARC-D vs RG Cube comparison. RG Cube leads the summary view with HR rating 68 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2024 vs 2023). RG ARC-D is the lower-priced option at $98, while RG Cube comes in at $170. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG ARC-DAnbernic
RG CubeAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$98
$170
HR Rating
65
68
User Rating
74
77
Release Year
2023
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
4
3.95
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
67
69
Durability
70
71
Ease Of Use
62
63
Ergonomics
67
68
Haptics
45
48
Hardware
61
63
OS Support
58
60
Performance
48
61
Portability
67
66
Screen Quality
53
56
Software
62
64
Speakers
52
54
Value
61
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
1:1
Battery
3500 mAh
5200 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G57 MP4
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG ARC-D
RG Cube
OS
Android 11
Android 13
RAM Size
2 GB
7 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
720 x 720
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal 32 GB MicroSD, Dual External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3566
UNISOC Tiger T820
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
Mini HDMI Top facing
USB-C video out Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG ARC-D
$98
Not carried
RG Cube
$170
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG ARC-D74/100 · 10
RG Cube77/100 · 10
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