Both the RG-34XX and the RG-40XXH are $70 horizontal Linux handhelds from Anbernic, built around the same Allwinner H700 chip and released five months apart in 2024. They share an identical emulation ceiling around Dreamcast and the same entry-level power tier, so the choice between them comes down to physical differences — primarily screen size and shell ergonomics — rather than performance. A buyer who prioritizes those factors should compare dimensions and display specs directly before deciding.
| RG-34XX | RG-40XXH | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $70 | $70 |
| Brand | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Released | 2024 / 12 | 2024 / 07 |
| 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 | 4.0 inch |
| Screen type | IPS | IPS |
| Resolution | 720 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Refresh rate | 110 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Pixel density | 254.51 PPI | 200 PPI |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Body & battery | ||
| Battery | 3500 mAh (Swappable) | 3200 mAh |
| Weight | 188 grams | 208 grams |
| Dimensions | 144.6 mm x 81.8 mm x 24.8 mm | 163 mm x 79 mm x 16 mm |
| Shell | Plastic | Plastic |
| Colors | Black, Indigo, Transparent Green, Transparent Red, Transparent Glacier, Transparent Pink, Transparent Blue | Black, Blue, Gray |
| 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 Top facing |
| Audio out | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing | 3.5mm Headphone Bottom facing |
| Speakers | Single Mono Front facing | Dual Stereo Bottom facing |
| RG-34XX | RG-40XXH | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Both are closely matched — pick on form factor and price.
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