Anbernic
RG ARC-S
67
HR Rating
77
User Rating
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RG ARC-S / RGB30
Verdict
RG ARC-S has the strongest overall profile in this RG ARC-S vs RGB30 comparison. RG ARC-S leads the summary view with HR rating 67 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (78 vs 90). RG ARC-S is the lower-priced option at $78, while RGB30 comes in at $90. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG ARC-SAnbernic
RGB30PowKiddy
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$78
$90
HR Rating
67
59
User Rating
77
62
Release Year
2023
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
62
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
45
45
Hardware
60
60
OS Support
57
58
Performance
47
48
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
53
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
1:1
Battery
3500 mAh
4100 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 5, Bluetooth
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Anbernic
PowKiddy
Model
RG ARC-S
RGB30
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
720 x 720
Screen Type
IPS
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 ARC-S
$78
Not carried
RGB30
$90
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG ARC-S77/100 · 10
RGB3062/100 · 10
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