RG353M vs RG DS
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG353M vs RG DS comparison.
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG353M vs RG DS comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR score 82 and user score 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (95 vs 146), release year (2025 vs 2022), screen size (4 vs 3.5). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $95, while RG353M comes in at $146. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Edge Breakdown
RG DS has the strongest overall profile
Biggest head-to-head gaps pulled from the live device fields already stored on Hardware Ranked.
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RG DS leads
Release Year
RG DS leads
Screen Size (Inches)
RG DS leads
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| Device | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| RG353M | $146 | Out of stock |
| RG DS | $95 | Out of stock |
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Specs
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| Device |  RG353M Anbernic |  RG DS Anbernic |
|---|---|---|
| Release Year | 2022 Metric 2,022 | 2025 Metric 2,025 |
| Screen Size (Inches) | 3.5 Metric 4 | 4 Metric 4 |
| Price | 146 Metric 146 | 95 Metric 95 |
| Device | RG353M Anbernic | RG DS Anbernic |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ARM | android |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4x3 |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4000 |
| Connectivity | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| CPU | Cortex-A55 | RK3568 |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Clamshell |
| GPU | Mali-G52 2EE | ARM G52 2EE |
| Make | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Model | RG-353M | RG DS |
| MSRP | $146 | 95 |
| OS | Android 11 / Linux (ArkOS) | Android 14 |
| RAM Size | 1 GB | 3gig |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4 | ddr5 |
| Best Resolution for Retro Gaming | 640 x 480 | 640X480 |
| Screen Type | IPS | OCA |
| Storage | Internal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD | 32gig |
| System on a Chip (SoC) | RockChip RK3566 | yes |
| Touch Screen | true | true |
| Video Output | Mini HDMI Top facing | no |
| Software Benchmark | - | 0 |
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