MagicX
Zero 40
62
HR Rating
65
User Rating
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Zero 40 / RG ARC-D
Verdict
RG ARC-D has the strongest overall profile in this Zero 40 vs RG ARC-D comparison. RG ARC-D leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 74. Zero 40 is the lower-priced option at $75, while RG ARC-D 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
Zero 40MagicX
RG ARC-DANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$75
$90
HR Rating
62
65
User Rating
65
74
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4.0
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
67
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
55
67
Durability
60
70
Ease Of Use
63
62
Ergonomics
57
67
Haptics
58
45
Hardware
61
61
OS Support
58
58
Performance
68
48
Portability
70
67
Screen Quality
69
53
Software
60
62
Speakers
66
52
Value
57
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:5
4:3
average price
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Battery
4300 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 4, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A53, 4 Cores, 4 Threads, 1.8 GHz
Cortex-A55
dimensions
136 x 105 x 17 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
PowerVR GE8300, 1 Core, 660 MHz
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
MagicX
ANBERNIC
Model
Zero 40
RG ARC-D
OS
Android 10 / Linux
Android 11
RAM Size
2
2 GB
RAM Type
DDR4
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
480 x 800
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS, 60 Hz
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Internal 32 GB MicroSD, Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Allwinner A133 Plus
RockChip RK3566
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
None
Mini HDMI Top facing
weight
182 g
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Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Zero 40
$75
Not carried
RG ARC-D
$90
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
Zero 4065/100 · 10
RG ARC-D74/100 · 10
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