ANBERNIC
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
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RG DS / RG477V
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs RG477V comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 82 and user rating 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (159 vs 269.99). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $159, while RG477V comes in at $270. 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
RG477VANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$159
$270
HR Rating
82
81
User Rating
86
83
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4.7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
82
Brightness
75
84
Controls
80
83
Durability
92
82
Ease Of Use
75
79
Ergonomics
80
78
Haptics
80
78
Hardware
80
85
OS Support
78
82
Performance
85
86
Portability
90
74
Screen Quality
80
90
Software
78
80
Speakers
80
82
Value
90
70
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
android
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4x3
4:3
Battery
4000
5500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C DisplayPort, 3.5mm jack, microSD card slot
CPU
RK3568
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
Form Factor
Clamshell
Vertical
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
Mali-G615 MC6
Make
ANBERNIC
ANBERNIC
Model
RG DS
RG477V
OS
Android 14
Android 14
RAM Size
3gig
8 GB / 12 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640X480
1280 x 960
Screen Type
OCA
LTPS Touchscreen, 120 Hz
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32gig
128 GB / 256 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
yes
average price
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—
dimensions
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153 x 105.7 x 23 mm
weight
—
334 g
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$159
Not carried
RG477V
$270
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
RG477V83/100 · 11
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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.