Pocket 2 / RG353M

Verdict

Pocket 2 has the strongest overall profile in this Pocket 2 vs RG353M comparison. Pocket 2 leads the summary view with HR rating 61 and user rating 65. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (80 vs 115). Pocket 2 is the lower-priced option at $80, while RG353M comes in at $115. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Retroid
Pocket 2
Pocket 2
61
HR Rating
65
User Rating
ANBERNIC
RG353M
RG353M
61
HR Rating
64
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
Pocket 2Retroid
RG353MANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$80
$115
HR Rating
61
61
User Rating
65
64
Release Year
2020
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
67
68
Durability
69
71
Ease Of Use
61
63
Ergonomics
67
68
Haptics
45
47
Hardware
60
62
OS Support
57
59
Performance
47
50
Portability
67
66
Screen Quality
53
55
Software
62
63
Speakers
52
53
Value
61
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A7
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-400 MP2
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Retroid
ANBERNIC
Model
2
RG-353M
OS
Android 8.1, LineageOS 15.1, Retroid OS
Android 11 / Linux (ArkOS)
RAM Size
1 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
DDR3
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal 8 GB eMMC & External MicroSD
Internal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek MT6580A
Rockchip RK3566
Touch Screen
False
True
Video Output
Micro HDMI
Mini HDMI, Top facing

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
Pocket 2
$80
Not carried
RG353M
$115
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

Pocket 2
65/100 · 10
RG353M
64/100 · 10

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