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RG ARC-S / X35H

Verdict

RG ARC-S has the strongest overall profile in this RG ARC-S vs X35H comparison. RG ARC-S leads the summary view with HR rating 67 and user rating 77. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (4 vs 3.5). X35H is the lower-priced option at $60, while RG ARC-S comes in at $78. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.

Anbernic
RG ARC-S
RG ARC-S
67
HR Rating
77
User Rating
PowKiddy
X35H
X35H
58
HR Rating
59
User Rating
Specs

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG ARC-SAnbernic
X35HPowKiddy
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$78
$60
HR Rating
67
58
User Rating
77
59
Release Year
2023
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
61
60
Controls
67
67
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
45
44
Hardware
60
59
OS Support
57
57
Performance
47
56
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
53
52
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
3500 mAh
3000 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Anbernic
PowKiddy
Model
RG ARC-S
X35H
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4
LPDDR4X
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)
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
X35H
$60
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse

What owners say

Overall user rating

RG ARC-S
77/100 · 10
X35H
59/100 · 10

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