R36S vs Anbernic RG35XX Plus

R36S vs Anbernic RG35XX Plus

Comparison

General
Model NameR36SAnbernic RG35XX Plus
BrandAnbernic
Release DateQ4 2023Nov 2023
Price$50 $64
Where to buy?*Get the Data Frog R36S from the Data Frog Official Store on AliExpress
*Get the Anbernic RG35XX Plus from the Anbernic Official Store on AliExpress
Software
OSArkOSLinux
Launcher
Custom Firmware (CFW)JELOS
AmberElec
ArkOS using image for RG351MP
Batocera Lite
MinUI
MuOS
System
CPURockchip RK3326Allwinner H700
Cores/Threads4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.5 GHz4 x ARM Cortex A53 @ 1.5 GHz
GPUMali G31 MP2 @ 650 MHzMali G31 MP2
RAM1GB1GB
RAM TypeDDR3LLPDDR4
Storage
Internal Storage Size16GB (using microSD slot)64GB (using microSD slot)
Internal Storage Type
Internal Storage Speed
Expandable StorageDual microSDDual microSD
Expandable Storage Speed
Body
Width117 mm
Height81 mm
Depth22 mm
Weight186g
MaterialPlastic
SpeakersMonoMono
ColorsTransparent Black/White/Transparent PurpleTransparent Black/White/Retro Gray
Shoulder / Trigger Buttons
Analog SticksDual with L3/R3
Rumble / vibration
Battery
Battery Capacity3200 mAh3300 mAh
Fast Charging
Avg. Battery Life (tested)8 hours
Display
Size (inches)3.53.5
Resolution640 x 480640 x 480
Aspect Ratio4:34:3
Display TypeIPSIPS
Touchscreen
Max Brightness
Refresh Rate
ProtectionOCA laminated screen
Screen to body ratio
Pixel Density
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetooth4.2
Network
3.5mm Headphone Jack
TV Output via mini HDMI
Ports2 x USB Type C1 x USB Type C
1 x mini HDMI
Others
Miscellaneous
Other features
Performance
Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent Excellent
Super Nintendo Entertainment System Excellent Excellent
Sega Saturn Average
PlayStation 1 Excellent Excellent
Nintendo 64 Average Average
Sega Dreamcast Average Excellent
PlayStation 2 Poor Poor
Game Boy Advance Excellent Excellent
Nintendo GameCube Poor Poor
Nintendo DS Excellent Excellent
PlayStation Portable Average Average
Nintendo Wii Poor Poor
PlayStation 3 Poor Poor
Nintendo Wii U Poor Poor
Compatibility Sheet
Benchmarks
Passmark CPU Mark384
Geekbench 6Single-core: 109
Multi-core: 318
Geekbench 5Single-core: 96
Multi-core: 348
Antutuv9: 43000
Cinebench R23
3DMark

Advantages of the R36S

  • You can get the R36S for as low as $38. That is almost half the price of the RG35XX Plus.
  • It has analog sticks. You can play PS1 or N64 games which require them.
  • Slightly better display.

Advantages of the Anbernic RG35XX Plus

  • Supports TV out.
  • Comes with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. You can plug your device to a TV and connect two Bluetooth controllers to it and voila, you now have a home console.
  • Slight more powerful than the R36S.

TLDR

Although pricier, we still prefer the RG35XX Plus. It is a better device overall. You do get what you pay for. But if you can live without TV out, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, then the R36S is not a bad choice. It is the perfect device if you are low on budget and you don’t any friends to game with.

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