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RG-503 / RG ARC-S

Verdict

RG ARC-S has the strongest overall profile in this RG-503 vs RG ARC-S comparison. RG ARC-S leads the summary view with HR rating 67 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (78 vs 140), release year (2023 vs 2022). RG ARC-S is the lower-priced option at $78, while RG-503 comes in at $140. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Anbernic
RG-503
RG-503
65
HR Rating
73
User Rating
Anbernic
RG ARC-S
RG ARC-S
67
HR Rating
77
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG-503Anbernic
RG ARC-SAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$140
$78
HR Rating
65
67
User Rating
73
77
Release Year
2022
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4.95
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
73
Brightness
61
61
Controls
68
67
Durability
70
69
Ease Of Use
62
61
Ergonomics
68
67
Haptics
47
45
Hardware
62
60
OS Support
59
57
Performance
50
47
Portability
66
67
Screen Quality
55
53
Software
63
62
Speakers
53
52
Value
60
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4:3
Battery
3500 mAh
3500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C OTG
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-503
RG ARC-S
OS
Linux ArkOS, JELOS, Retro Arena
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
960 × 544
640 x 480
Screen Type
OLED
IPS
Storage
Dual External MicroSD
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3566
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-503
$140
None listed
Not carried
RG ARC-S
$78
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

RG-503
73/100 · 10
RG ARC-S
77/100 · 10

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