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RGB30
59
HR Rating
62
User Rating
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RGB30 / RG ARC-S
Verdict
RG ARC-S has the strongest overall profile in this RGB30 vs RG ARC-S comparison. RG ARC-S leads the summary view with HR rating 67 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (78 vs 90). RG ARC-S is the lower-priced option at $78, while RGB30 comes in at $90. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RGB30PowKiddy
RG ARC-SAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$90
$78
HR Rating
59
67
User Rating
62
77
Release Year
2023
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
61
61
Controls
67
67
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
62
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
45
45
Hardware
60
60
OS Support
58
57
Performance
48
47
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
53
53
Software
62
62
Speakers
52
52
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
1:1
4:3
Battery
4100 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
PowKiddy
Anbernic
Model
RGB30
RG ARC-S
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
720 x 720
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3566
RockChip RK3566
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
Mini HDMI Top facing
Mini HDMI Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RGB30
$90
Not carried
RG ARC-S
$78
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RGB3062/100 · 10
RG ARC-S77/100 · 10
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