ANBERNIC
RG DS
82
HR Rating
86
User Rating
RG DS / RG405M
Verdict
RG DS has the strongest overall profile in this RG DS vs RG405M comparison. RG DS leads the summary view with HR rating 82 and user rating 86. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2023). RG405M is the lower-priced option at $110, while RG DS comes in at $159. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG DSANBERNIC
RG405MANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$159
$110
HR Rating
82
66
User Rating
86
75
Release Year
2025
2023
Screen Size (Inches)
4
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
78
72
Brightness
75
61
Controls
80
69
Durability
92
71
Ease Of Use
75
63
Ergonomics
80
68
Haptics
80
48
Hardware
80
63
OS Support
78
60
Performance
85
51
Portability
90
66
Screen Quality
80
56
Software
78
64
Speakers
80
54
Value
90
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
4000 mAh
4500 mAh (Source)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
RK3568
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Form Factor
Clamshell
Horizontal
GPU
ARM G52 2EE
Mali-G52 MP2
Make
ANBERNIC
ANBERNIC
Model
RG DS
RG-405M
OS
Android 14
Android 12
RAM Size
3 GB
4 GB
RAM Type
DDR5
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
OCA
IPS
Software Benchmark
0
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Storage
32 GB
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
None
None
Architecture
—
ARM
System on a Chip (SoC)
—
UNISOC Tiger T618
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG DS
$159
Not carried
RG405M
$110
Not carried
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG DS86/100 · 11
RG405M75/100 · 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.