RG ARC-S / RG-503

Verdict

RG ARC-S has the strongest overall profile in this RG ARC-S vs RG-503 comparison. RG ARC-S leads the summary view with HR rating 67 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (90 vs 110), release year (2023 vs 2022). RG ARC-S is the lower-priced option at $90, while RG-503 comes in at $110. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

ANBERNIC
RG ARC-S
RG ARC-S
67
HR Rating
77
User Rating
ANBERNIC
RG-503
RG-503
65
HR Rating
73
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG ARC-SANBERNIC
RG-503ANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$90
$110
HR Rating
67
65
User Rating
77
73
Release Year
2023
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4.95
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
67
68
Durability
69
70
Ease Of Use
61
62
Ergonomics
67
68
Haptics
45
47
Hardware
60
62
OS Support
57
59
Performance
47
50
Portability
67
66
Screen Quality
53
55
Software
62
63
Speakers
52
53
Value
61
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
Battery
3500 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C OTG
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
ANBERNIC
ANBERNIC
Model
RG ARC-S
RG503
OS
Linux
Linux ArkOS, JELOS, Retro Arena
RAM Size
1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
960 x 544
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
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
Mini HDMI, Top facing

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG ARC-S
$90
Not carried
RG-503
$110
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

RG ARC-S
77/100 · 10
RG-503
73/100 · 10

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