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RG ARC-D / RG505

Verdict

RG ARC-D has the strongest overall profile in this RG ARC-D vs RG505 comparison. RG ARC-D leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 74. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (98 vs 148), release year (2023 vs 2022). RG ARC-D is the lower-priced option at $98, while RG505 comes in at $148. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

Anbernic
RG ARC-D
RG ARC-D
65
HR Rating
74
User Rating
Anbernic
RG505
RG505
59
HR Rating
64
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG ARC-DAnbernic
RG505Anbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$98
$148
HR Rating
65
59
User Rating
74
64
Release Year
2023
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4.95
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
67
68
Durability
70
71
Ease Of Use
62
63
Ergonomics
67
68
Haptics
45
47
Hardware
61
62
OS Support
58
59
Performance
48
50
Portability
67
66
Screen Quality
53
55
Software
62
63
Speakers
52
54
Value
61
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
Battery
3500 mAh
5000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG ARC-D
RG-505
OS
Android 11
Android 12
RAM Size
2 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
960 × 544
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
Storage
Internal 32 GB MicroSD, Dual External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB eMMC 5.1, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3566
UNISOC Tiger T618
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
Mini HDMI Top facing
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Pricing Snapshot

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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG ARC-D
$98
Not carried
RG505
$148
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

RG ARC-D
74/100 · 10
RG505
64/100 · 11

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