ANBERNIC
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
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RG DS / EX8
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs EX8 comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 82 and user rating 86. EX8 is the lower-priced option at $ 140, while RG DS comes in at $ 159. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG DSANBERNIC
EX8GAMEMT
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 159
$ 140
HR Rating
82
72
User Rating
86
75
Release Year
2025
2026
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4.88
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
73
Brightness
75
78
Controls
80
74
Durability
92
70
Ease Of Use
75
70
Ergonomics
80
68
Haptics
80
72
Hardware
80
70
OS Support
78
68
Performance
85
76
Portability
90
73
Screen Quality
80
82
Software
78
69
Speakers
80
72
Value
90
65
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
android
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4x3
3:2
Battery
4000
5000 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
Dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
RK3568
MediaTek Helio G99
Form Factor
Clamshell
Horizontal
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
Mali-G57
Make
ANBERNIC
GAMEMT
Model
RG DS
EX8
OS
Android 14
Android 14
RAM Size
3gig
6 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640X480
1620 x 1080
Screen Type
OCA
IPS, 60 Hz
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32gig
64
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
false
Video Output
no
None
dimensions
—
188 x 80 x 17 mm
weight
—
290 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$ 159
Not carried
EX8
$ 140
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
EX875/100 · 10
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Thoughts for RG DS The RG DS is a fun throwback handheld with a clean dual-screen design and a surprisingly strong community score already. At $95, it sits in that tempting budget zone where build quality, hinge feel, controls, and firmware polish matter just as much as raw specs.