Anbernic
Anbernic RG40XX H Review
Good
$69.99
8.4/10 — the best budget all-rounder. Superb ergonomics, dual sticks, and a huge custom-firmware community make the $70 RG40XX H the safest first retro handheld.
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screen
4.0" IPS 640x480
chipset
H700 quad-core A53 1.5GHz (Mali G31 MP2)
ram
1GB LPDDR4
storage
64GB microSD (2 slots)
Pros & Cons
Pros
- One of the most comfortable budget handhelds — rounded shell, stacked shoulders, 205g
- 4" IPS screen with an ideal 4:3 ratio for retro libraries
- H700 chip plays everything through PS1 flawlessly, most N64/Dreamcast, some PSP
- Dual analog sticks with RGB lighting
- Active custom-firmware scene (muOS, KNULLI) fixes the stock OS
Cons
- Stock OS/front end is dated and clunky — plan on installing custom firmware
- Light bleed reported on some units
- Speakers get tinny above ~60% volume
- PSP and demanding Dreamcast titles show frame drops
Full Specifications
| screen | 4.0" IPS 640x480 |
|---|---|
| chipset | H700 quad-core A53 1.5GHz (Mali G31 MP2) |
| ram | 1GB LPDDR4 |
| storage | 64GB microSD (2 slots) |
| battery | 3,200mAh (~5-6h) |
| os | Linux 64-bit |
| weight | ~205g |
| connectivity | Wi-Fi, BT, mini-HDMI out, 3.5mm, USB-C |
The Verdict: Good
8.4/10 — the best budget all-rounder. Superb ergonomics, dual sticks, and a huge custom-firmware community make the $70 RG40XX H the safest first retro handheld.
— GamepadSquire
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