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XU MINI / RetroGame RS-97 Plus

Verdict

XU MINI has the strongest overall profile in this XU MINI vs RetroGame RS-97 Plus comparison. XU MINI leads the summary view with HR rating 53 and user rating 58. Its clearest measurable advantages are storage (64 vs 48), release year (2024 vs 2018). RetroGame RS-97 Plus is the lower-priced option at $ 50, while XU MINI comes in at $ 55. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.

MagicX
XU MINI
XU MINI
53
HR Rating
58
User Rating
ANBERNIC
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
35
HR Rating
75
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
XU MINIMagicX
RetroGame RS-97 PlusANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$ 55
$ 50
HR Rating
53
35
User Rating
58
75
Release Year
2024
2018
Screen Size (Inches)
2.8
3.0
Storage
64
48
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
62
40
Brightness
55
32
Controls
58
42
Durability
54
40
Ease Of Use
52
35
Ergonomics
56
38
Haptics
45
1
Hardware
45
36
OS Support
60
30
Performance
55
38
Portability
72
48
Screen Quality
58
30
Software
49
32
Speakers
48
30
Value
26
54
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
Linux
MIPS32
Aspect Ratio
4:3
3:2
Battery
2600
1800mAh
Connectivity
USB-C, 3.5mm jack
Mini-USB, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, AV output
CPU
Rockchip RK3326 Quad-Core Cortex-A35, up to 1.5GHz
Ingenic JZ4760B, single-core XBurst, approximately 528–600MHz
dimensions
129 x 64 x 19 mm
144 x 64 x 19 mm
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G31
Vivante GC200
Make
MagicX
ANBERNIC
Model
XU MINI
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
1
128 MB
RAM Type
DDR3
DDR2
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640x480
480x320
Screen Type
IPS
TFT, 60Hz
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
Ingenic JZ4760B
Touch Screen
false
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Video Output
no
yes
weight
120 g
142 g
average price
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Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
XU MINI
$ 55
Not carried
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
$ 50
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

XU MINI
58/100 · 10
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
75/100 · 10

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