Both the RG-34XX and RG-35XX H are horizontal, entry-level handhelds from Anbernic running Linux on the same Allwinner H700 chip, so their emulation performance is effectively identical — each tops out around Dreamcast. The main difference comes down to price and release date: the RG-35XX H launched in January 2024 at $68, while the RG-34XX arrived in December 2024 at $70. Buyers choosing between them should focus on any physical design changes rather than expecting a performance gap.
| RG-34XX | RG-35XX H | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $68 |
| Brand | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Released | 2024 / 12 | 2024 / 01 |
| Type | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| OS | Linux | Linux |
| Performance | ||
| Chip (SoC) | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 |
| CPU | Cortex-A53 | Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-G31 MP2 | Mali-G31 MP2 |
| RAM | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Storage | Dual External MicroSD | Dual External MicroSD |
| Cooling | ❌ | ❌ |
| Power tier | Entry | Entry |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 3.4 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 720 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 110 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 254.51 PPI | 228.57 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 3500 mAh (Swappable) | 3300 mAh |
| Weight | 188 grams | 180 grams |
| Dimensions | 144.6 mm x 81.8 mm x 24.8 mm | 145 mm x 69 mm x 16 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Indigo, Transparent Green, Transparent Red, Transparent Glacier, Transparent Pink, Transparent Blue | Black, Transparent Clear, Transparent Purple |
| Ports & connectivity | ||
| Wireless | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 | WiFi 5, Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Video out | Mini HDMI Top facing | Mini HDMI Top facing |
| Charging port | USB-C Top facing | USB-C x2 Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Top facing |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| RG-34XX | RG-35XX H | |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy / Color | A | A |
| NES | A | A |
| Genesis / Mega Drive | A | A |
| Game Boy Advance | A | A |
| SNES | A | A |
| PlayStation 1 | A | A |
| Nintendo DS | B+ | B+ |
| Nintendo 64 | B | B |
| Dreamcast | B | B |
| PSP | C | C |
| Sega Saturn | C- | C- |
| GameCube | D- | D- |
| Nintendo 3DS | F | F |
| Nintendo Wii | F | F |
| PlayStation 2 | F | F |
| Switch | F | F |
| Wii U | F | F |
| PlayStation 3 | F | F |
Bottom line: The RG-35XX H is the cheaper option at $68.
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