Anbernic
RG ARC-S
67
HR Rating
77
User Rating
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RG ARC-S / Bubble
Verdict
RG ARC-S has the strongest overall profile in this RG ARC-S vs Bubble comparison. RG ARC-S leads the summary view with HR rating 67 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (78 vs 85), screen size (4 vs 3.5). RG ARC-S is the lower-priced option at $78, while Bubble comes in at $85. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG ARC-SAnbernic
BubbleGame Kiddy
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$78
$85
HR Rating
67
56
User Rating
77
54
Release Year
2023
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
4
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
61
61
Controls
67
67
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
45
45
Hardware
60
60
OS Support
57
57
Performance
47
58
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
53
53
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
3500 mAh
4000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Anbernic
GKD
Model
RG ARC-S
Bubble
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3566
RockChip RK3566
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
Mini HDMI Top facing
Micro HDMI Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG ARC-S
$78
Not carried
Bubble
$85
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG ARC-S77/100 · 10
Bubble54/100 · 10
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