The main difference between the RG-351M and the RG-351V is size.
The RG-351M measures 151.5 x 70 x 18 mm and weighs 271 g; the RG-351V measures 94 x 140 x 26.8 mm and weighs 230 g.
Other differences
- The RG-351M is a horizontal, the RG-351V is a vertical, Game Boy shaped.
- The RG-351M has two analog sticks; the RG-351V has one.
- The RG-351M has a 3:2 screen and the RG-351V a 4:3 one, so different systems fill each.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-351MThe RG-351M (151.5 x 70 x 18 mm, 271 g). The RG-351V is 94 x 140 x 26.8 mm, 230 g. Only the RG-351M fits a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-351M or the RG-351V?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
RG-351VThe RG-351V, at about $109 at launch against $140. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG-351MThe RG-351M. GBA games fill 100% of the RG-351M's screen at 2x, a perfect fit with even pixels, against 50% of the RG-351V's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG-351VThe RG-351V, at 3,900 mAh against 3,500 mAh. Same chip, so the bigger battery should last longer.
Side by side
| RG-351M | RG-351V | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $140 | $109 |
| Released | Jan 2021 | Mar 2021 |
| Plays well up to | DS | DS |
| Shape | Horizontal | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3326 | RockChip RK3326 |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 3.5 inch IPS 3:2 | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 320 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,500 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Weight | 271 g | 230 g |
| Size | 151.5 x 70 x 18 mm | 94 x 140 x 26.8 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Single, bottom |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | No | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- RG-351MRG-351V
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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