RG405M vs RG353V
RG405M has the strongest overall profile in this RG405M vs RG353V comparison.
Verdict
RG405M has the strongest overall profile in this RG405M vs RG353V comparison. RG405M leads the summary view with HR score 66 and user score 75. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2023 vs 2022), screen size (4 vs 3.5). RG353V is the lower-priced option at $113, while RG405M comes in at $170. 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
RG405M has the strongest overall profile
Biggest head-to-head gaps pulled from the live device fields already stored on Hardware Ranked.
Release Year
RG405M leads
Screen Size (Inches)
RG405M leads
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| Device | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| RG405M | $170 | Out of stock |
| RG353V | $113 | Out of stock |
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Specs
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| Device |  RG405M Anbernic |  RG353V Anbernic |
|---|---|---|
| Release Year | 2023 Metric 2,023 | 2022 Metric 2,022 |
| Screen Size (Inches) | 4 Metric 4 | 3.5 Metric 4 |
| Price | 170 Metric 170 | 113 Metric 113 |
| Device | RG405M Anbernic | RG353V Anbernic |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | ARM | ARM |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
| Battery | 4500 mAh (Source) | 3200 mAh |
| Connectivity | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0 | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| CPU | Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x | Cortex-A55 |
| Form Factor | Horizontal | Vertical |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MP2 | Mali-G52 2EE |
| Make | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Model | RG-405M | RG-353V |
| MSRP | $170 | $113 |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 11 / Linux (ArkOS) |
| RAM Size | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4 |
| Best Resolution for Retro Gaming | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Screen Type | IPS | IPS |
| Storage | Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD | Internal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD |
| System on a Chip (SoC) | UNISOC Tiger T618 | RockChip RK3566 |
| Touch Screen | true | true |
| Video Output | 0 | Mini HDMI Top facing |
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