The main difference between the RG-353V and the RG-405V is power.
The RG-405V plays everything up to PSP well, while the RG-353V tops out at Dreamcast.
Other differences
- The RG-353V measures 83 x 126 x 21 mm and weighs 180 g; the RG-405V measures 105 x 145 x 35 mm and weighs 282 g.
- The RG-405V carries a 5,500 mAh battery, the RG-353V 3,200 mAh.
- The RG-353V runs Android or Linux, the RG-405V runs Android.
- The RG-353V connects to a TV; the RG-405V cannot.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
RG-353VThe RG-353V (83 x 126 x 21 mm, 180 g). The RG-405V is 105 x 145 x 35 mm, 282 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the RG-353V or the RG-405V?
RG-405VThe RG-405V. It scores 50 out of 100 for PS2 against 10.
Which costs less?
RG-353VThe RG-353V, at about $113 at launch against $138. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 50% of the RG-353V's screen at 2x, 50% of the RG-405V's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
RG-405VThe RG-405V, at 5,500 mAh against 3,200 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| RG-353V | RG-405V | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $113 | $138 |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | PSP |
| Shape | Vertical | Vertical |
| Software | Android or Linux | Android |
| Chip | RockChip RK3566 | UNISOC Tiger T618 |
| Memory | 2 GB | 4 GB |
| Screen | 3.5 inch IPS 4:3 | 4.0 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 640 x 480 |
| Battery | 3,200 mAh | 5,500 mAh |
| Weight | 180 g | 282 g |
| Size | 83 x 126 x 21 mm | 105 x 145 x 35 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| Hall effect sticks | ? | Yes |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- RG-353VRG-405V
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- Wii
- PS2
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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