Anbernic
RG405M
66
HR Rating
75
User Rating
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RG405M / RG556
Verdict
RG405M has the strongest overall profile in this RG405M vs RG556 comparison. RG405M leads the summary view with HR rating 66 and user rating 75. Its clearest measurable advantages are price (170 vs 175). RG405M is the lower-priced option at $170, while RG556 comes in at $175. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.
Specs
Ranking Breakdown
Field
RG405MAnbernic
RG556Anbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$170
$175
HR Rating
66
66
User Rating
75
75
Release Year
2023
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
4
5.48
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
72
Brightness
61
61
Controls
69
69
Durability
71
71
Ease Of Use
63
63
Ergonomics
68
68
Haptics
48
48
Hardware
63
63
OS Support
60
60
Performance
51
52
Portability
66
66
Screen Quality
56
56
Software
64
64
Speakers
54
54
Value
60
60
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
16:9
Battery
4500 mAh (Source)
5500 mAh
Connectivity
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
CPU
Cortex-A75 / Cortex-A55 2x / 6x
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2
Mali-G57 MP4
Make
Anbernic
Anbernic
Model
RG-405M
RG-556
OS
Android 12
Android 13
RAM Size
4 GB
7 G
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4X
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
1920 x 1080
Screen Type
IPS
OLED
Storage
Internal 128 GB eMMC, External MicroSD
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T618
UNISOC Tiger T820
Touch Screen
true
true
Video Output
0
USB-C video out Bottom facing
Pricing Snapshot
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Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG405M
$170
Not carried
RG556
$175
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
RG405M75/100 · 10
RG55675/100 · 10
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