Anbernic
RG405M
66
HR Rating
75
User Rating
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RG405M / RG353M
Verdict
RG405M has the strongest overall profile in this RG405M vs RG353M comparison. RG405M leads the summary view with HR rating 66 and user rating 75. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2023 vs 2022), screen size (4 vs 3.5). RG353M is the lower-priced option at $146, while RG405M comes in at $170. For emulation, travel, and long sessions, weigh those score gaps against battery, screen, storage, and price rather than picking on raw ranking alone.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG405MAnbernic
RG353MAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$170
$146
HR Rating
66
61
User Rating
75
64
Release Year
2023
2022
Screen Size (Inches)
4
3.5
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
69
68
Durability
71
71
Ease Of Use
63
63
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
48
47
Hardware
63
62
OS Support
60
59
Performance
51
50
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
56
55
Software
64
63
Speakers
54
53
Value
60
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
4500 mAh (Source)
3500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A55
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-G52 2EE
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-405M
RG-353M
OS
Android 12
Android 11 / Linux (ArkOS)
RAM Size
4 GB
1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Internal 32 GB eMMC 5.1, Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T618
RockChip RK3566
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
0
Mini HDMI Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG405M
$170
Not carried
RG353M
$146
None listed
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG405M75/100 · 10
RG353M64/100 · 10
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