Anbernic RG280V vs Anbernic RG351V
Comparison
| Model Name | Anbernic RG280V | Anbernic RG351V |
| Brand | Anbernic | Anbernic |
| Release Date | 2021 | March 2022 |
| Price | $80 | $109 |
| Where to buy? | *Get the Anbernic RG280V from the Anbernic Offical Store on AliExpress *Get the Anbernic RG405V on Amazon | *Get the Anbernic RG351V from the Anbernic Official Store on AliExpress![](http://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/Sd783d3af593e43ba97a27ff62ed77ae4h.jpg_80x80.jpg") |
| OS | OpenDingux | EmuELEC |
| Launcher | Emulation Station | |
| Custom Firmware (CFW) | AmberElec ArkOS JELOS |
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| CPU | Ingenic JZ4770 | Rockchip RK3326 |
| Cores/Threads | 2 x Xburst @ 1.0 GHz | 4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.5 GHz |
| GPU | Vivante GC860 @ 315 – 575 MHz | Mali G31 MP2 @ 650 MHz |
| RAM | 512MB | 1GB |
| RAM Type | DDR2 | DDR3 |
| Internal Storage Size | 16GB (using microSD slot) | 16GB (using microSD slot) |
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| Expandable Storage | Dual microSD (max 256GB) | Dual microSD (max 256GB) |
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| Width | 89 mm | 140 mm |
| Height | 78 mm | 94 mm |
| Depth | 18 mm | 26.8 mm |
| Weight | 125g | 200g |
| Material | Plastic | Plastic |
| Speakers | Mono | Mono |
| Colors | Red/Silver | Transparent Black/Wood Grain/Grey |
| Shoulder / Trigger Buttons | ||
| Analog Sticks | Single with L3 | |
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| Battery Capacity | 2100 mAh | 3900 mAh |
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| Avg. Battery Life (tested) | 7 hours | 5 hours |
| Size (inches) | 2.8 | 3.5 |
| Resolution | 480 x 320 | 640 x 480 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Display Type | IPS | IPS |
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| Protection | OCA laminated screen | OCA laminated screen |
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| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | |
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| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | ||
| TV Output | ||
| Ports | 1 x USB Type C | 2 x USB Type C |
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| Compatibility Sheet | Lakka | |
| Passmark CPU Mark | 384 | |
| Geekbench 6 | Single-core: 109 Multi-core: 318 |
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| Geekbench 5 | Single-core: 96 Multi-core: 348 |
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| Antutu | v9: 43000 | |
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Advantages of Anbernic RG280V
- Smaller and more pocketable. Perfect as a gift!
- Better battery life at the cost of performance.
Advantages of Anbernic RG351V
- Larger and higher resolution screen.
- Slightly better performance and comes with Wi-Fi.
TLDR
In terms of performance and build quality, both devices are quite the similar to each other. The differentiating factor is really on the size and form factor. If you are looking for a vertical device in a small form factor, go for the RG280V. If you are looking for a vertical orientation device but slightly larger, then the Anbernic 351V is for you.