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RG-40XXH / RG ARC-S

Verdict

RG ARC-S has the strongest overall profile in this RG-40XXH vs RG ARC-S comparison. RG ARC-S leads the summary view with HR rating 67 and user rating 77. RG-40XXH is the lower-priced option at $70, while RG ARC-S comes in at $78. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Anbernic
RG-40XXH
RG-40XXH
65
HR Rating
73
User Rating
Anbernic
RG ARC-S
RG ARC-S
67
HR Rating
77
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG-40XXHAnbernic
RG ARC-SAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$70
$78
HR Rating
65
67
User Rating
73
77
Release Year
2024
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
61
61
Controls
67
67
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
44
45
Hardware
60
60
OS Support
57
57
Performance
57
47
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
52
53
Software
62
62
Speakers
52
52
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
3200 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A53
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G31 MP2
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-40XXH
RG ARC-S
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
Allwinner H700
RockChip RK3566
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
Mini HDMI Top facing
Mini HDMI Top facing
Pricing Snapshot

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG-40XXH
$70
Not carried
RG ARC-S
$78
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

RG-40XXH
73/100 · 10
RG ARC-S
77/100 · 10

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