ANBERNIC
RG ARC-D
65
HR Rating
74
User Rating
RG ARC-D / Zero 40
Verdict
RG ARC-D has the strongest overall profile in this RG ARC-D vs Zero 40 comparison. RG ARC-D leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 74. Zero 40 is the lower-priced option at $75, while RG ARC-D comes in at $90. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG ARC-DANBERNIC
Zero 40MagicX
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$90
$75
HR Rating
65
62
User Rating
74
65
Release Year
2023
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
67
Brightness
61
61
Controls
67
55
Durability
70
60
Ease Of Use
62
63
Ergonomics
67
57
Haptics
45
58
Hardware
61
61
OS Support
58
58
Performance
48
68
Portability
67
70
Screen Quality
53
69
Software
62
60
Speakers
52
66
Value
61
57
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
3:5
Battery
3500 mAh
4300 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi 4, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A53, 4 Cores, 4 Threads, 1.8 GHz
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
PowerVR GE8300, 1 Core, 660 MHz
Make
ANBERNIC
MagicX
Model
RG ARC-D
Zero 40
OS
Android 11
Android 10 / Linux
RAM Size
2 GB
2 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
DDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
480 x 800
Screen Type
IPS
IPS, 60 Hz
Storage
Internal 32 GB MicroSD, Dual External MicroSD
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Rockchip RK3566
Allwinner A133 Plus
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
Mini HDMI, Top facing
None
dimensions
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136 x 105 x 17 mm
weight
—
182 g
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG ARC-D
$90
Not carried
Zero 40
$75
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG ARC-D74/100 · 10
Zero 4065/100 · 10
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