Compare Anbernic RG35XX H (145×69×16 mm, 3.5" 4:3) vs Anbernic RG35XXSP (89×158×27.3 mm, 3.5" 4:3) side-by-side at true 1:1 millimeter scale.
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Anbernic RG35XX H
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
Anbernic RG35XXSP
Panel 4:3 with native resolution 640x480.
Physical Dimensions & Thickness: The Anbernic RG35XX H has a horizontal bar chassis measuring 145 × 69 × 16 mm, while the Anbernic RG35XXSP uses a clamshell (foldable) chassis measuring 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm. In width, the Anbernic RG35XX H is 56 mm (62.9%) wider than the Anbernic RG35XXSP. In height, the Anbernic RG35XX H is 89 mm (56.3%) shorter than the Anbernic RG35XXSP. In chassis thickness (depth), the Anbernic RG35XX H is 11.3 mm (41.4%) slimmer than the Anbernic RG35XXSP (16 mm vs 27.3 mm).
Footprint Area & Weight: Calculating surface footprint (width × height), the Anbernic RG35XX H occupies 10,005 mm² (100.1 cm²), compared to 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²) for the Anbernic RG35XXSP—a footprint difference of 4,057 mm² (28.9%). On the scale, the Anbernic RG35XX H weighs 180g versus 197g for the Anbernic RG35XXSP, representing a 17g (8.6%) 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 RG35XX H's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)), while the Anbernic RG35XXSP's 3.5" (4:3) panel yields a 3.5" effective diagonal (100% full screen without black bars (native 4:3)). Both devices provide the exact same viewable 4:3 image size. For 16:9 widescreen content (PSP, Switch, streaming), the Anbernic RG35XX H delivers a 3.21" effective diagonal (75% screen usage) versus 3.21" (75% screen usage) on the Anbernic RG35XXSP.
| Specification | Anbernic RG35XX H | Anbernic RG35XXSP | Difference / Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × H × D) | 145 × 69 × 16 mm | 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm | Anbernic RG35XX H is 58.3% smaller by volume |
| Width | 145 mm | 89 mm | 56 mm (62.9% vs RG35XXSP) |
| Height | 69 mm | 158 mm | 89 mm (56.3% vs RG35XXSP) |
| Thickness (Depth) | 16 mm | 27.3 mm | 11.3 mm (41.4% vs RG35XXSP) |
| Footprint Area (W × H) | 10,005 mm² (100.1 cm²) | 14,062 mm² (140.6 cm²) | 4,057 mm² (28.9% diff) |
| Chassis Volume | 160.1 cm³ | 383.9 cm³ | 223.8 cm³ (58.3% diff) |
| Weight | 180 g | 197 g | 17 g (8.6% diff) |
| Form Factor | Horizontal Bar | Clamshell (Foldable) | Horizontal Bar vs Clamshell (Foldable) |
| Native Screen Diagonal | 3.5" | 3.5" | Same diagonal |
| Native Aspect Ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 | Identical 4:3 ratio |
| Display Technology | IPS | IPS | Both IPS |
| Native Resolution & Density | 640x480 (229 PPI) | 640x480 (229 PPI) | Same pixel density (229 PPI) |
| Effective 4:3 Screen Size (PS1, SNES, N64) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | 3.5" (100% native, no bars) | Tied at 3.5" |
| Effective 16:9 Screen Size (PSP, Streaming) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | 3.21" (75% area, letterbox) | Tied at 3.21" |
| Effective 3:2 Screen Size (Game Boy Advance) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | 3.37" (89% area, letterbox) | Tied at 3.37" |
| Processor (SoC / CPU) | Allwinner H700 | Allwinner H700 | Identical chipset |
| Memory (RAM) | 1 GB LPDDR4 | 1 GB LPDDR4 | Same RAM configuration |
| Battery Capacity | 3,300 mAh | 3,300 mAh | Same battery capacity |
| Operating System | Linux | Linux | Both run Linux |
The Anbernic RG35XX H measures 145 × 69 × 16 mm (footprint: 10,005 mm² / 100.1 cm²), whereas the Anbernic RG35XXSP measures 89 × 158 × 27.3 mm (footprint: 14,062 mm² / 140.6 cm²). Compared to the Anbernic RG35XXSP, the Anbernic RG35XX H is 56 mm (62.9%) wider, 89 mm (56.3%) shorter, 11.3 mm (41.4%) slimmer, and 4,057 mm² (28.9%) smaller in footprint area. In weight, the Anbernic RG35XX H is 17g (8.6%) lighter (180g vs 197g).
Both the Anbernic RG35XX H and Anbernic RG35XXSP produce the exact same 3.5" effective 4:3 viewable diagonal. Specifically, 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)). The Anbernic RG35XXSP 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, both devices provide an identical 3.21" effective diagonal image. On 16:9 content, the Anbernic RG35XX H operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3), while the Anbernic RG35XXSP operates at 75% active screen area with horizontal letterbox bars on top and bottom (native 4:3).
Yes, the Anbernic RG35XX H is more compact and pocketable than the Anbernic RG35XXSP, with a smaller overall chassis volume (160.1 cm³ vs 383.9 cm³). The Anbernic RG35XX H uses a horizontal bar form factor (145 mm wide × 16 mm thick, 180g), whereas the Anbernic RG35XXSP uses a clamshell (foldable) form factor (89 mm wide × 27.3 mm thick, 197g). 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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