Anbernic Handheld Console Size Comparison — All Current Models
Anbernic handheld size & weight comparison — all current models
Choosing the wrong Anbernic console because of size is an easy mistake. This page puts every current model side by side on the only specs that matter before everything else: how big is it, how heavy is it, and will it actually fit where you need it. For chipset breakdowns and full game lists, see our H700 series guide and T820 series guide.
RG28XX
125g · 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 mm
Lightest current Anbernic. 2.83″ screen. No dual sticks. Shirt-pocket size.
RG35XX Pro
165g · 117 × 81 × 20 mm
Smallest body with dual analogue sticks. Vertical grip.
RG34XX
183g · 144 × 82 × 24.5 mm
GBA-style horizontal. 3:2 screen for pixel-perfect GBA scaling.
RG35XX SP
192g · 89 × 85 × 27 mm (closed)
Clamshell protects the screen. GBA SP form factor. Mini HDMI.
RG35XX H
180g · 145 × 69 × 16 mm
Lightest horizontal with dual sticks and dual speakers.
RG34XX SP
198g · 92 × 90 × 24 mm (closed)
Clamshell with dual sticks and 3:2 GBA screen.
RG40XX V
201g · 83 × 153 × 16 mm
Largest 4″ screen in vertical grip. Game Boy-style hold.
RG40XX H
201g · 163 × 79 × 16 mm
Best all-round H700. 4″ screen, dual sticks, dual speakers, HDMI.
RG CubeXX
246g · 154 × 90 × 18 mm
1:1 square screen. 500-nit brightness. Best for GB and GBC.
RG406H
265g · 175 × 84 × 17.9 mm
Horizontal Android with T820. PS2 and GameCube capable.
RG406V
289g · 145 × 105 × 29 mm
Vertical Android. 5500mAh battery. Hall-effect sticks.
RG476H
290g · 176 × 86 × 16 mm
Glass-front horizontal. T820 chip, 4.7″ 120Hz screen. Anbernic AI features.
RG556
331g · 223 × 90 × 15 mm
5.48″ AMOLED. Bag device. Slim at 15mm despite the width.
RG557
347g · 223 × 89 × 15 mm
Dimensity 8300 flagship. Full PS2, Wii, GC, 3DS.
RG477M
354g · 176 × 89.4 × 21.3 mm
Aluminium CNC body. Dimensity 8300. Heaviest in the range — premium metal build.
Size & weight — all models, lightest to heaviest
| Model | Form | Screen | Ratio | W × H × D (mm) | Weight | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RG28XX |
Horizontal | 2.83″ IPS | 4:3 | 125 × 56.5 × 16.5 | 125g | Linux |
RG35XX Pro |
Vertical | 3.5″ IPS | 4:3 | 117 × 81 × 20 | 165g | Linux |
RG34XX |
Horizontal | 3.4″ IPS | 3:2 | 144 × 82 × 24.5 | 183g | Linux |
RG35XX SP |
Clamshell | 3.5″ IPS | 4:3 | 89 × 85 × 27 (closed) | 192g | Linux |
RG35XX H |
Horizontal | 3.5″ IPS | 4:3 | 145 × 69 × 16 | 180g | Linux |
RG34XX SP |
Clamshell | 3.4″ IPS | 3:2 | 92 × 90 × 24 (closed) | 198g | Linux |
RG40XX V |
Vertical | 4.0″ IPS | 4:3 | 83 × 153 × 16 | 201g | Linux |
RG40XX H |
Horizontal | 4.0″ IPS | 4:3 | 163 × 79 × 16 | 201g | Linux |
RG CubeXX |
Horizontal | 3.95″ IPS | 1:1 | 154 × 90 × 18 | 246g | Linux |
RG406H |
Horizontal | 4.0″ IPS | 4:3 | 175 × 84 × 17.9 | 265g | Android 13 |
RG406V |
Vertical | 4.0″ IPS | 4:3 | 145 × 105 × 29 | 289g | Android 13 |
RG476H |
Horizontal | 4.7″ LTPS 120Hz | 4:3 | 176 × 86 × 16 | 290g | Android 13 |
RG556 |
Horizontal | 5.48″ AMOLED | 16:9 | 223 × 90 × 15 | 331g | Android 13 |
RG557 |
Horizontal | 5.48″ AMOLED | 16:9 | 223 × 89 × 15 | 347g | Android 14 |
RG477M |
Horizontal | 4.7″ LTPS 120Hz | 4:3 | 176 × 89.4 × 21.3 | 354g | Android 14 |
What these sizes mean in practice
Shirt pocket / keychain carry. RG28XX (125g) and RG35XX Pro (165g). Both fit in a jeans front pocket without pulling the waistband. The RG28XX is the only current Anbernic genuinely small enough to forget you’re carrying it.
Jacket pocket / bag pocket. RG34XX, RG35XX SP, RG35XX H, RG34XX SP, RG40XX V, RG40XX H, RG CubeXX. The most popular daily-carry tier. Most jacket pockets can take any of them.
Bag carry. RG406H, RG406V and RG476H. Similar weight to a phone in a case. Fine in any bag, less comfortable in most pockets — especially the RG406V at 105mm wide.
Lounge room / travel bag. RG556, RG557 and RG477M. Controller-weight devices. Comfortable on a couch for long sessions. The RG477M is the only metal-bodied device in the range at this weight — you can feel the difference.
What owners consistently say — strengths across the range
4:3 screen ratio matches retro systems natively. SNES, PS1, Game Boy Advance and arcade games fill the display without letterboxing. RG35XX SP, RG35XX H, RG34XX, RG40XX V, RG40XX H, RG406H, RG406V, RG477V.
Strong value for money at each price tier. RG28XX, RG35XX H, RG34XX, RG40XX V, RG40XX H, RG35XX SP — all consistently called out for exceeding expectations at their price point.
Active cooling keeps thermals low and quiet. The fan on Android models — RG406H, RG406V, RG556, RG557, RG477V — runs quietly at normal loads and keeps the device from throttling during extended sessions.
Hall-effect joysticks eliminate stick drift. RG406H, RG406V, RG556, RG557, RG477V. Hall-effect sticks use a magnetic sensor rather than a contact strip — no drift as the console ages.
Custom firmware expands the H700 range significantly. RG35XX SP, RG35XX H, RG40XX V, RG40XX H, RG34XX all have active CFW support (muOS, KNULLI, ROCKNIX) that improves interface, adds RetroAchievements, and expands emulator options.
Large 5,000mAh+ battery for extended play. RG406H (5000), RG406V (5500), RG556 (5500), RG557 (5500), RG477V (5500). All rated at 7–8 hours under typical load.
Google Play gives access to the full Android app library. RG406H, RG406V, RG556, RG557, RG477V — streaming, cloud gaming, and any emulator on the Play Store alongside the pre-installed options.
Lightweight relative to screen size. RG28XX, RG35XX H, RG34XX, RG35XX SP, RG40XX V — all noted for being lighter than expected for their display size and build quality.
What to know before you buy — caveats across the range
Low peak brightness — not suitable for outdoor use. RG28XX, RG35XX H, RG34XX, RG40XX V, RG40XX H all have IPS screens that wash out in direct sunlight. The RG CubeXX (500 nits) and the AMOLED models (RG556, RG557) handle bright conditions significantly better.
Not pocket-friendly at the heavier end. RG476H, RG406V, RG556, RG557 and RG477M are bag devices rather than pocket devices. None of them are uncomfortable — they just require a bag.
Speakers are muffled, thin, or bottom-facing. RG406H, RG406V, and RG476H are all called out for average speaker output. The RG35XX SP (front-facing) and RG40XX H (dual stereo) are the positive outliers for audio in their respective tiers.
4:3 ratio adds black bars on PSP and widescreen content. The same ratio that makes retro games look perfect works against PSP (16:9) and modern Android titles. RG556 and RG557 with their 16:9 AMOLED screens are the right choice if PSP is a priority.
Android models require manual emulator setup. RG556, RG557, RG476H, RG477M ship as Android devices — emulators need to be downloaded and configured. Linux H700 models come game-ready out of the box with pre-loaded titles.
Protruding joysticks complicate case fitment. RG406H and RG406V. Worth checking case compatibility before purchasing a carry case separately — the raised sticks don’t fit flush in standard pouches.
Shape and form factor guide
| Form factor | Models | Width range | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clamshell | RG35XX SP, RG34XX SP | 89–92mm (closed) | Pocket carry, screen protection, GBA SP nostalgia |
| Vertical / Game Boy | RG35XX Pro, RG40XX V, RG406V | 83–105mm | Portrait grip, portrait-native content |
| Compact horizontal | RG28XX, RG34XX, RG35XX H, RG CubeXX | 125–154mm | Pocket carry, extended sessions, variety |
| Standard horizontal | RG40XX H, RG406H, RG476H, RG477M | 163–176mm | Best ergonomics, SNES/PS controller feel |
| Full-size horizontal | RG556, RG557 | 223mm | Home/couch gaming, premium Android emulation |
When the screen size doesn’t match the body size
RG35XX H vs RG40XX H — same chipset, different body. The RG35XX H has a 3.5″ screen in a 145 × 69mm body (180g). The RG40XX H has a 4.0″ screen in a 163 × 79mm body (201g). The size difference is minimal but the RG40XX H gains larger speakers and a noticeably bigger display. Most people should skip the RG35XX H unless minimising footprint is the only priority.
RG406H vs RG40XX H — same screen size, completely different league. Both are 4-inch horizontal handhelds. The RG406H runs Android 13 with T820 — PS2, GameCube and Wii. The RG40XX H runs Linux and tops out at Dreamcast. The RG406H is 175mm versus 163mm, weighs 64g more. The screen looks identical; everything behind it is different.
RG476H vs RG477M — same screen, very different build and chip. Both are 176mm wide with a 4.7″ 120Hz LTPS screen. The RG476H is plastic with the T820 chip at 290g. The RG477M is aluminium CNC with the Dimensity 8300 at 354g — roughly 3× the performance, 64g heavier, and meaningfully more expensive.
RG556 vs RG557 — nearly identical body, very different performance. Both are 223mm wide and within 16g of each other. The RG557 carries the Dimensity 8300 — roughly 3× the T820’s processing power — with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage versus 8GB/128GB. You are paying for performance, not size.
Quick size guide — which to choose
Best pocket device with full features: RG35XX SP — clamshell protects the screen, 192g, Mini HDMI.
Best GBA screen in a small body: RG34XX — 3:2 ratio, 144 × 82mm, 183g, pixel-perfect GBA scaling.
Best all-round compact: RG40XX H — 4-inch screen, 163 × 79mm, dual sticks, HDMI, dual speakers.
Best metal-body device: RG477M — aluminium CNC, 176mm wide, 354g, Dimensity 8300, 4.7″ 120Hz screen.
Best large-screen flagship: RG557 — 5.48″ AMOLED, 347g, Dimensity 8300, full PS2/Wii/GC/3DS.
Five of the H700 Linux models (RG28XX, RG35XX H, RG34XX, RG40XX V, RG40XX H) are consistently noted for low peak brightness that washes out in direct sunlight. These are indoor devices. The RG CubeXX at 500 nits is the best-performing H700 screen outdoors. The AMOLED panels on the RG556 and RG557 handle bright conditions significantly better than any IPS model in the range.
H700 series: RG35XX SP, RG40XX, RG35XXH — specs, comparison and game list
Full chipset detail, emulation breakdown, and the complete 4,301-game list for the H700 Linux range.
T820 series: RG556, RG406H, RG406V — full specs and 4,423 game list
Android T820 model breakdown, GameCube and PS2 emulation detail, and the complete stock card game list.
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