ANBERNIC
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
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RG DS / Switch 1
Verdict
Switch 1 has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs Switch 1 comparison. Switch 1 leads the summary view with HR rating 80 and user rating 90. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (6.2 vs 4). RG DS is the lower-priced option at USD 159, while Switch 1 comes in at USD 299. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG DSANBERNIC
Switch 1Nintnedo
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
USD 159
USD 299
HR Rating
82
80
User Rating
86
90
Release Year
2025
2019
Screen Size (Inches)
4
6.2
Software Benchmark
0
0
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
74
Brightness
75
72
Controls
80
82
Durability
92
74
Ease Of Use
75
92
Ergonomics
80
70
Haptics
80
88
Hardware
80
82
OS Support
78
90
Performance
85
80
Portability
90
78
Screen Quality
80
76
Software
78
86
Speakers
80
72
Value
90
84
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
android
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4x3
16:9
Battery
4000
4310mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, HDMI through dock
CPU
RK3568
Custom NVIDIA Tegra processor
Form Factor
Clamshell
Horizontal
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
Custom NVIDIA Tegra GPU
Make
ANBERNIC
Nintendo
Model
RG DS
Switch HAC-001(-01)
OS
Android 14
Nintendo Switch system software
RAM Size
3gig
4
RAM Type
DDR5
DDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640X480
1280x720
Screen Type
OCA
LCD capacitive touchscreen
Storage
32gig
32
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
yes
average price
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dimensions
—
239 x 102 x 13.9 mm with Joy-Con attached
weight
—
398 g with Joy-Con attached
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
USD 159
Not carried
Switch 1
USD 299
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
Switch 190/100 · 12
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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.