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X35H / RG ARC-S

Verdict

RG ARC-S has the strongest overall profile in this X35H 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 screen size (4 vs 3.5). X35H is the lower-priced option at $60, while RG ARC-S comes in at $78. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.

PowKiddy
X35H
X35H
58
HR Rating
59
User Rating
Anbernic
RG ARC-S
RG ARC-S
67
HR Rating
77
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
X35HPowKiddy
RG ARC-SAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$60
$78
HR Rating
58
67
User Rating
59
77
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
60
61
Controls
67
67
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
44
45
Hardware
59
60
OS Support
57
57
Performance
56
47
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
52
53
Software
62
62
Speakers
52
52
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
3000 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
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
X35H
RG ARC-S
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
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
X35H
$60
None listed
Not carried
RG ARC-S
$78
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

X35H
59/100 · 10
RG ARC-S
77/100 · 10

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