Anbernic
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
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RG DS / RG ARC-D
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs RG ARC-D comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 82 and user rating 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (95 vs 98), release year (2025 vs 2023). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $95, while RG ARC-D comes in at $98. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG DSAnbernic
RG ARC-DAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$95
$98
HR Rating
82
65
User Rating
86
74
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
72
Brightness
75
61
Controls
80
67
Durability
92
70
Ease Of Use
75
62
Ergonomics
80
67
Haptics
80
45
Hardware
80
61
OS Support
78
58
Performance
85
48
Portability
90
67
Screen Quality
80
53
Software
78
62
Speakers
80
52
Value
90
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
android
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4x3
4:3
Battery
4000
3500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
RK3568
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Clamshell
Horizontal
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG DS
RG ARC-D
OS
Android 14
Android 11
RAM Size
3gig
2 GB
RAM Type
ddr5
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640X480
640 x 480
Screen Type
OCA
IPS
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32gig
Internal 32 GB MicroSD, Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
RockChip RK3566
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
Mini HDMI Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$95
Not carried
RG ARC-D
$98
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
RG ARC-D74/100 · 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.