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RetroGame RS-97 Plus / X35H

Verdict

X35H has the strongest overall profile in this RetroGame RS-97 Plus vs X35H comparison. X35H leads the summary view with HR rating 58 and user rating 59. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2018), screen size (3.5 vs 3.0). RetroGame RS-97 Plus is the lower-priced option at $50, while X35H comes in at $59. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.

ANBERNIC
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
35
HR Rating
75
User Rating
Powkiddy
X35H
X35H
58
HR Rating
59
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RetroGame RS-97 PlusANBERNIC
X35HPowkiddy
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$50
$59
HR Rating
35
58
User Rating
75
59
Release Year
2018
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
3.0
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
40
73
Brightness
32
60
Controls
42
67
Durability
40
69
Ease Of Use
35
61
Ergonomics
38
67
Haptics
1
44
Hardware
36
59
OS Support
30
57
Performance
38
56
Portability
48
67
Screen Quality
30
52
Software
32
62
Speakers
30
52
Value
54
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
MIPS32
ARM
Aspect Ratio
3:2
4:3
average price
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—
Battery
1800mAh
3000 mAh
Connectivity
Mini-USB, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, AV output
Bluetooth
CPU
Ingenic JZ4760B, single-core XBurst, approximately 528–600MHz
Cortex-A55
dimensions
144 x 64 x 19 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Vivante GC200
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
ANBERNIC
Powkiddy
Model
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
X35H
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
128 MB
<1 GB
RAM Type
DDR2
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
480x320
640 x 480
Screen Type
TFT, 60Hz
IPS
Storage
48
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Ingenic JZ4760B
RockChip RK3566
Video Output
yes
Mini HDMI Top facing
weight
142 g
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Touch Screen
—
false
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
$50
Not carried
X35H
$59
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

RetroGame RS-97 Plus
75/100 · 10
X35H
59/100 · 10

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