ANBERNIC
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
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RG DS / 3
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs 3 comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 82 and user rating 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (159 vs 660). RG DS is the lower-priced option at $159, while 3 comes in at $660. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG DSANBERNIC
3AYANEO
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$159
$660
HR Rating
82
64
User Rating
86
56
Release Year
2025
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
4
7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
59
Brightness
75
69
Controls
80
86
Durability
92
90
Ease Of Use
75
81
Ergonomics
80
73
Haptics
80
80
Hardware
80
90
OS Support
78
86
Performance
85
69
Portability
90
54
Screen Quality
80
92
Software
78
84
Speakers
80
77
Value
90
49
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
android
x86-64
Aspect Ratio
4x3
16:9
Battery
4000
49 Wh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
CPU
RK3568
AMD Zen 5
Form Factor
Clamshell
Horizontal
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
AMD Radeon 890M
Make
ANBERNIC
AYANEO
Model
RG DS
3
OS
Android 14
Windows 11
RAM Size
3gig
32 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
16 GB / 32 GB / 64 GB LPDDR5X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640X480
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
OCA
OLED
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32gig
Internal 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB M.2 2280 SSD, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
yes
AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX370
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
no
Oculink, USB-C video out Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$159
Not carried
3
$660
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
356/100 · 10
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Thoughts for RG DS The RG DS is a fun throwback handheld with a clean dual-screen design and a surprisingly strong community score already. At $95, it sits in that tempting budget zone where build quality, hinge feel, controls, and firmware polish matter just as much as raw specs.