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RG505 / RG ARC-D

Verdict

RG ARC-D has the strongest overall profile in this RG505 vs RG ARC-D comparison. RG ARC-D leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 74. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (90 vs 99), release year (2023 vs 2022). RG ARC-D is the lower-priced option at $ 90, while RG505 comes in at $ 99. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

ANBERNIC
RG505
RG505
59
HR Rating
64
User Rating
ANBERNIC
RG ARC-D
RG ARC-D
65
HR Rating
74
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG505ANBERNIC
RG ARC-DANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 99
$ 90
HR Rating
59
65
User Rating
64
74
Release Year
2022
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4.95
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
68
67
Durability
71
70
Ease Of Use
63
62
Ergonomics
68
67
Haptics
47
45
Hardware
62
61
OS Support
59
58
Performance
50
48
Portability
66
67
Screen Quality
55
53
Software
63
62
Speakers
54
52
Value
60
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4:3
Battery
5000 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
ANBERNIC
ANBERNIC
Model
RG-505
RG ARC-D
OS
Android 12
Android 11
RAM Size
4 GB
2 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
960 × 544
640 x 480
Screen Type
OLED
IPS
Storage
Internal 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
Internal 32 GB MicroSD, Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T618
RockChip RK3566
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
0
Mini HDMI Top facing
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG505
$ 99
Not carried
RG ARC-D
$ 90
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

RG505
64/100 · 11
RG ARC-D
74/100 · 10

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