RG556 / RG 477M

Verdict

RG 477M has the strongest overall profile in this RG556 vs RG 477M comparison. RG 477M leads the summary view with HR rating 78 and user rating 79. Its clearest measurable advantages are release year (2025 vs 2024). RG556 is the lower-priced option at $269, while RG 477M comes in at $270. For emulation, travel, and daily handheld use, weigh the score gap against price, library fit, ergonomics, and owner feedback.

ANBERNIC
RG556
RG556
66
HR Rating
75
User Rating
ANBERNIC
RG 477M
RG 477M
78
HR Rating
79
User Rating

Ranking Breakdown

Field
RG556ANBERNIC
RG 477MANBERNIC
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$269
$270
HR Rating
66
78
User Rating
75
79
Release Year
2024
2025
Screen Size (Inches)
5.48
4.7
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
72
Not rated
Brightness
61
Not rated
Controls
69
Not rated
Durability
71
Not rated
Ease Of Use
63
Not rated
Ergonomics
68
Not rated
Haptics
48
Not rated
Hardware
63
Not rated
OS Support
60
Not rated
Performance
52
Not rated
Portability
66
Not rated
Screen Quality
56
Not rated
Software
64
Not rated
Speakers
54
Not rated
Value
60
Not rated
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
—
Aspect Ratio
16:9
4:3
Battery
5500 mAh
5300 mAh
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C, 3.5 mm jack, video out
CPU
Cortex-A76 / Cortex-A55 4x / 4x
MediaTek Dimensity 8300
Form Factor
Horizontal
Horizontal
GPU
Mali-G57 MP4
Mali-G615 MP6
Make
ANBERNIC
ANBERNIC
Model
RG-556
RG 477M
OS
Android 13
Android 14
RAM Size
7 GB
8 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
DDR5
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
1920 x 1080
1280 x 960
Screen Type
OLED
IPS
Storage
Internal 128 GB UFS 2.2, External MicroSD
128 GB
System on a Chip (SoC)
UNISOC Tiger T820
—
Touch Screen
True
True
Video Output
USB-C video out, Bottom facing
Yes

Where to buy

Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
RG556
$269
Not carried
RG 477M
$270
Not carried

What owners say

Overall user rating

RG556
75/100 · 10
RG 477M
79/100 · 3

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