Compare Anbernic RG Cube (153×86.3×18 mm, 3.95" 1:1) vs Anbernic RG35XX H (145×69×16 mm, 3.5" 4:3) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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Anbernic RG Cube
Panel 1:1 with native resolution 720x720.
Anbernic RG35XX H
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG Cube has a 1:1 square chassis measuring 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm, while the Anbernic RG35XX H uses a horizontal bar chassis measuring 145 × 69 × 16 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG Cube is 8 mm (5.5%) wider than the Anbernic RG35XX H. In height, the Anbernic RG Cube is 17.3 mm (25.1%) taller than the Anbernic RG35XX H. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG Cube is 2 mm (12.5%) thicker than the Anbernic RG35XX H (18 mm vs 16 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG Cube occupies 13,204 mm² (132 cm²), compared to 10,005 mm² (100.1 cm²) for the Anbernic RG35XX H—a footprint difference of 3,199 mm² (32%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG Cube weighs 256g versus 180g for the Anbernic RG35XX H, representing a 76g (42.2%) weight difference (Anbernic RG35XX H is lighter).
4:3 vs 16:9 Effective Viewable Screen Size: For classic 4:3 retro games (PS1, SNES, N64, Dreamcast), the Anbernic RG Cube's 3.95" (1:1) panel yields a 3.49" effective diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)), while the Anbernic RG35XX H's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). This gives the Anbernic RG35XX H a 0.01" larger active 4:3 diagonal (0.5% more active display area). For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG Cube delivers a 3.2" effective diagonal (56% screen usage) versus 3.21" (75% screen usage) on the Anbernic RG35XX H, making the Anbernic RG35XX H larger by 0.01" (+0.5% active 16:9 area).
| Specification | Anbernic RG Cube | Anbernic RG35XX H | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm | 145 × 69 × 16 mm | Anbernic RG35XX H is 32.6% smaller by volume |
| Width | 153 mm | 145 mm | 8 mm (5.5% vs RG35XX H) |
| Height | 86.3 mm | 69 mm | 17.3 mm (25.1% vs RG35XX H) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 18 mm | 16 mm | 2 mm (12.5% vs RG35XX H) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 13,204 mm² (132 cm²) | 10,005 mm² (100.1 cm²) | 3,199 mm² (32% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 237.7 cm³ | 160.1 cm³ | 77.6 cm³ (48.5% diff) |
| Weight | 256 g | 180 g | 76 g (42.2% diff) |
| Form Factor | 1:1 Square | Horizontal Bar | 1:1 Square vs Horizontal Bar |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.95" | 3.5" | 0.45" (12.9% larger on RG Cube) |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 1:1 | 4:3 | 1:1 vs 4:3 |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 720x720 (258 PPI) | 640x480 (229 PPI) | 29 PPI sharper on RG Cube |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.49" (75% area, letterbox) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | +0.01" (+0.5% area) on RG35XX H |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.2" (56% area, letterbox) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | +0.01" (+0.5% area) on RG35XX H |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.36" (67% area, letterbox) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | +0.01" (+0.5% area) on RG35XX H |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | UNISOC Tiger T820 | Allwinner H700 | Different architecture |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB LPDDR4X | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 8 GB LPDDR4X vs 1 GB LPDDR4 |
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh | 3,300 mAh | 1,900 mAh larger on RG Cube |
| Operating System | Android 13 | Linux | Android 13 vs Linux |
The Anbernic RG Cube measures 153 × 86.3 × 18 mm (footprint: 13,204 mm² / 132 cm²), whereas the Anbernic RG35XX H measures 145 × 69 × 16 mm (footprint: 10,005 mm² / 100.1 cm²). Compared to the Anbernic RG35XX H, the Anbernic RG Cube is 8 mm (5.5%) wider, 17.3 mm (25.1%) taller, 2 mm (12.5%) thicker, and 3,199 mm² (32%) larger in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG Cube is 76g (42.2%) heavier (256g vs 180g).
The Anbernic RG35XX H delivers a larger active 4:3 image by 0.01" diagonal (0.5% more active display area) than the Anbernic RG Cube. Specifically, the Anbernic RG Cube has a 3.95" 1:1 IPS screen (720x720) that yields a 3.49" effective 4:3 diagonal (75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1)). The Anbernic RG35XX H has a 3.5" 4:3 IPS screen (640x480) that yields a 3.5" effective 4:3 diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)).
For 16:9 widescreen gaming (PSP, Switch, and game streaming), the Anbernic RG35XX H provides a larger viewable image at 3.21" effective diagonal compared to 3.2" on the Anbernic RG Cube (+0.01", or 0.5% more active widescreen area). On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG Cube operates at 56% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 1:1), while the Anbernic RG35XX H operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
No, the Anbernic RG35XX H is more compact and pocketable than the Anbernic RG Cube, with a smaller overall chassis volume (160.1 cm³ vs 237.7 cm³). The Anbernic RG Cube uses a 1:1 square form factor (153 mm wide × 18 mm thick, 256g), whereas the Anbernic RG35XX H uses a horizontal bar form factor (145 mm wide × 16 mm thick, 180g). Overall, the Anbernic RG35XX H is easier to carry in a pocket due to its slimmer 16 mm profile and smaller physical footprint.
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