Anbernic
RG Slide
68
HR Rating
72
User Rating
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RG Slide / RG405M
Verdict
RG405M has the strongest overall profile in this RG Slide vs RG405M comparison. RG405M leads the summary view with HR rating 66 and user rating 75. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (170 vs 189.99). RG405M is the lower-priced option at $170, while RG Slide comes in at $189.99. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG SlideAnbernic
RG405MAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$189.99
$170
HR Rating
68
66
User Rating
72
75
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4.7
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
80
72
Brightness
80
61
Controls
60
69
Durability
90
71
Ease Of Use
50
63
Ergonomics
50
68
Haptics
60
48
Hardware
80
63
OS Support
70
60
Performance
69
51
Portability
70
66
Screen Quality
70
56
Software
80
64
Speakers
60
54
Value
50
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM64
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
average price
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Battery
5000 mAh; up to 6 hours; 5V/2A charging
4500 mAh (Source)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
1x Cortex-A76 @ 2.7 GHz, 3x Cortex-A76 @ 2.3 GHz, 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.1 GHz
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
dimensions
15.4 x 9.0 x 2.6 cm
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Form Factor
Sliding horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Quad-core Mali-G57 @ 850 MHz
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG Slide
RG-405M
OS
Android 13
Android 12
RAM Size
8 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1280 x 960
640 x 480
Screen Type
LTPS IPS, 120 Hz, up to 500 nits
IPS
Storage
128 GB UFS 2.2; microSD up to 2 TB
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC T820
UNISOC Tiger T618
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C DisplayPort, up to 1080p
0
weight
379 g
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Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG Slide
$189.99
None listed
Not carried
RG405M
$170
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG Slide72/100 · 10
RG405M75/100 · 10
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