ANBERNIC
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
Compare
RG DS / Chromatic
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs Chromatic comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 82 and user rating 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (159 vs 199), release year (2025 vs 2024). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $159, while Chromatic comes in at $199. 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
ChromaticModretro
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$159
$199
HR Rating
82
80
User Rating
86
79
Release Year
2025
2024
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
Not rated
Brightness
75
75
Controls
80
75
Durability
92
90
Ease Of Use
75
90
Ergonomics
80
90
Haptics
80
Not rated
Hardware
80
95
OS Support
78
80
Performance
85
Not rated
Portability
90
70
Screen Quality
80
90
Software
78
80
Speakers
80
85
Value
90
50
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
android
FPGA
Aspect Ratio
4x3
horizontal
Battery
4000
—
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
—
CPU
RK3568
—
Form Factor
Clamshell
Vertical
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
—
Make
ANBERNIC
ModRetro
Model
RG DS
Modretro
OS
Android 14
—
RAM Size
3gig
—
RAM Type
DDR5
—
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640X480
—
Screen Size (Inches)
4
—
Screen Type
OCA
—
Software Benchmark
0
—
Storage
32gig
—
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
—
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
no
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$159
Not carried
Chromatic
$199
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
Chromatic79/100 · 1
Comments
People Also Compare
Related matchups
Discussion
RG DSChromatic
Talk through tradeoffs, questions, benchmarks, and owner context for this comparison.
Total Threads
0
Fresh discussion activity
Solved Questions
0
Accepted answers are not supported yet
Trending Topics
No trending topics yet.
0 comments
Scoped replies, owner tips, and performance notes.
Sort
Loading discussion...
Videos
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.