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X35S
59
HR Rating
61
User Rating
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X35S / RG-40XXV
Verdict
RG-40XXV has the strongest overall profile in this X35S vs RG-40XXV comparison. RG-40XXV leads the summary view with HR rating 65 and user rating 74. Its clearest measurable advantages are screen size (4 vs 3.5). Both land at about $60, so the decision comes down to scores, ergonomics, and the specific specs you care about. 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
X35SPowKiddy
RG-40XXVAnbernic
The VersusComparable numbers · ▲ marks the winner
Price
$60
$60
HR Rating
59
65
User Rating
61
74
Release Year
2024
2024
Screen Size (Inches)
3.5
4
The SpreadCategory scores · ▲ marks the leader
Battery Life
73
73
Brightness
60
60
Controls
67
67
Durability
69
69
Ease Of Use
61
61
Ergonomics
67
67
Haptics
44
44
Hardware
59
59
OS Support
57
57
Performance
46
46
Portability
67
67
Screen Quality
52
52
Software
62
62
Speakers
52
52
Value
61
61
The FactsNo winners here — just what each device is
Architecture
ARM
ARM
Aspect Ratio
4:3
4:3
Battery
3000 mAh
3200 mAh
Connectivity
OTG, Bluetooth
WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2
CPU
Cortex-A55
Cortex-A53
Form Factor
Vertical
Vertical
GPU
Mali-G52 2EE
Mali-G31 MP2
Make
PowKiddy
Anbernic
Model
X35S
RG-40XXV
OS
Linux
Linux
RAM Size
<1 GB
<1 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR4X
LPDDR4
Best Resolution for Retro Gaming
640 x 480
640 x 480
Screen Type
IPS
IPS
Storage
Internal & External MicroSD card
Dual External MicroSD
System on a Chip (SoC)
RockChip RK3566
Allwinner H700
Touch Screen
false
false
Video Output
Mini HDMI
Mini HDMI Top facing
Pricing Snapshot
Where to buy
Device
Price
Storefronts
Availability
X35S
$60
None listed
Not carried
RG-40XXV
$60
Not carried
Community Pulse
What owners say
Overall user rating
X35S61/100 · 10
RG-40XXV74/100 · 10
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