Anbernic
RG-557
68
HR Rating
77
User Rating
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RG-557 / RG 477M
Verdict
RG 477M has the strongest overall profile in this RG-557 vs RG 477M comparison. RG 477M leads the summary view with HR rating 78 and user rating 73. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (239 vs 249). RG 477M is the lower-priced option at $239, while RG-557 comes in at $249. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG-557Anbernic
RG 477MAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$249
$239
HR Rating
68
78
User Rating
77
73
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
5.48
4.7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
71
Not rated
Brightness
62
Not rated
Controls
70
Not rated
Durability
72
Not rated
Ease Of Use
64
Not rated
Ergonomics
68
Not rated
Haptics
50
Not rated
Hardware
66
Not rated
OS Support
62
Not rated
Performance
65
Not rated
Portability
65
Not rated
Screen Quality
59
Not rated
Software
65
Not rated
Speakers
56
Not rated
Value
59
Not rated
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
Android
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4x3
Battery
5500 mAh
5300mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, 3.5mm jack, video out
CPU
Cortex-A715 / Cortex-A510 4x / 4x
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G615 MC6
Mali-G615 MP6
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-557
RG 477M
OS
Android 14
Android 14
RAM Size
11 GB
8
RAM Type
12 GB LPDDR5X
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1280x960
Screen Type
OLED
IPS
Storage
Internal 256 GB UFS 4.0, External MicroSD
128
System on a Chip (SoC)
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
yes
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
USB-C video out Bottom facing
yes
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG-557
$249
None listed
Not carried
RG 477M
$239
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG-55777/100 · 10
RG 477M73/100 · 2
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