ANBERNIC
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
RG DS / RG-405V
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs RG-405V comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 82 and user rating 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (159 vs 189), release year (2025 vs 2023). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $159, while RG-405V comes in at $189. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG DSANBERNIC
RG-405VANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$159
$189
HR Rating
82
65
User Rating
86
73
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
72
Brightness
75
61
Controls
80
68
Durability
92
70
Ease Of Use
75
62
Ergonomics
80
68
Haptics
80
47
Hardware
80
62
OS Support
78
59
Performance
85
50
Portability
90
66
Screen Quality
80
55
Software
78
63
Speakers
80
53
Value
90
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
5500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C OTG
CPU
RK3568
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Clamshell
Vertical
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
ANBERNIC
ANBERNIC
Model
RG DS
RG-405V
OS
Android 14
Android 12
RAM Size
3 GB
3 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
OCA
IPS
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32 GB
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
None
None
Architecture
—
ARM
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
UNISOC Tiger T618
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$159
Not carried
RG-405V
$189
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
RG-405V73/100 · 10
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Thoughts for RG DS The RG DS is a fun throwback handheld with a clean dual-screen design and a surprisingly strong community score already. At $95, it sits in that tempting budget zone where build quality, hinge feel, controls, and firmware polish matter just as much as raw specs.