ANBERNIC
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
35
HR Rating
75
User Rating
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RetroGame RS-97 Plus / XU Mini M
Verdict
XU Mini M has the strongest overall profile in this RetroGame RS-97 Plus vs XU Mini M comparison. XU Mini M leads the summary view with HR rating 73 and user rating 89. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2024 vs 2018). RetroGame RS-97 Plus is the lower-priced option at $50, while XU Mini M comes in at $70. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RetroGame RS-97 PlusANBERNIC
XU Mini MMagicX
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$50
$70
HR Rating
35
73
User Rating
75
89
Release Year
2018
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
3.0
2.8
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
46
Portability
48
67
Screen Quality
30
52
Software
32
61
Speakers
30
51
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
2600 mAh
Connectivity
Mini-USB, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot, AV output
0
CPU
Ingenic JZ4760B, single-core XBurst, approximately 528–600MHz
Cortex-A35
dimensions
144 x 64 x 19 mm
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Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Vivante GC200
Mali-G31 MP2
Make
ANBERNIC
MagicX
Model
RetroGame RS-97 Plus
XU Mini M
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
128 MB
<1 GB
RAM Type
DDR2
DDR3
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 RK3562 (RockChip RK3326)
Video Output
yes
0
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
XU Mini M
$70
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RetroGame RS-97 Plus75/100 · 10
XU Mini M89/100 · 11
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