Anbernic RG-353V
Anbernic · Released Sep 2022 ·
The Anbernic RG-353V is a 3.5" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the RockChip RK3566. It launched at around $110.
Pros
- +Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available
- +Portable and pocket-friendly
- +Ease of access to Android games and apps
- +Can be connected to external displays
- +PortMaster support for PC game ports
- +Good battery capacity at 3200 mAh
- +The touchscreen is useful for navigation and touch/stylus-based games
Cons
- −Outdated Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store
- −Unstable emulation on more demanding systems
What can it play?
Emulation performance by platform, based on real-world testing.
Full specifications
Hardware
- Chipset (SoC)
- RockChip RK3566
- CPU
- Cortex-A55, 4 cores, 1.8 GHz
- GPU
- Mali-G52 2EE, 850 MHz
- RAM
- 2 GB LPDDR4
- Storage
- 32GB eMMC 5.1
- Weight
- 180 g
- Dimensions
- 83 x 126 x 21 mm
- Cooling
- Passive
Display
- Size
- 3.5″
- Resolution
- 640 x 480
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Touchscreen
- Yes
Battery & Connectivity
- Battery
- 3200 mAh
- Real-world life
- ~0 hours
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Ports
- USB-C, Video out, 3.5mm headphone, microSD
- Expandable storage
- Yes (microSD)
Controls
- Analog sticks
- 2
- D-pad
- Yes
- Face buttons
- Yes
- Analog triggers
- No
- Gyroscope
- No
- Hall effect sticks
- No
Software & custom firmware
Ships with: Android 11
Also plays natively: Android, Linux
Our verdict
The Anbernic RG-353V is a 3.5" IPS handheld from Anbernic powered by the RockChip RK3566. It launched at around $110. It carries 2 GB of RAM and runs Android 11. Highlights include: Well-supported by the community, multiple CFWs available; Portable and pocket-friendly; Ease of access to Android games and apps; Can be connected to external displays. Trade-offs to note: Outdated Android version, less compatibility with the Play Store; Unstable emulation on more demanding systems.