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ANBERNIC RG 40XXV

RG 40XXV is a vertical 4-inch 640×480 IPS Linux handheld: H700, 1GB RAM, 3200mAh / 6 hours (OEM), 216g.

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In short

RG 40XXV is a vertical 4-inch 640×480 IPS Linux handheld: H700, 1GB RAM, 3200mAh / 6 hours (OEM), 216g. Buy it for that official page. Skip it if you want RG40XX H’s horizontal 208g sheet or RG 406V’s Android T820.

Who it is for

  • Players who want a first-party vertical 4-inch 640×480 Linux handheld with H700 printed on anbernic.com.
  • Shoppers comparing 216g / 3200mAh / 6-hour OEM claim against RG40XX H’s horizontal 208g sheet.
  • People who will accept unpublished nits, TDP, and Hz.

Who should skip it

  • Anyone who wants Windows, SteamOS, or Android. The page prints Linux 64-bit.
  • Buyers of RG40XX H (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg40xx-h/`) — horizontal 4-inch, 208g.
  • Buyers of RG 406V (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg-406v/`) — Android T820, 960×720.

Key differentiators

  • 4.0-inch IPS, OCA full lamination, 640×480.
  • H700 quad Cortex-A53 1.5GHz + G31 MP2; Linux 64-bit; 1GB RAM.
  • 3200mAh Li-polymer; OEM 6-hour battery-life claim; 5V/1.5A C2C.
  • 216g; 13.9 × 9.2 × 2.2 cm; RGB joystick lighting named.

Caveats

  • 6 hours is ANBERNIC’s published battery-life line, not a Valve-style gameplay curve.
  • Nits, TDP, HDR, and refresh Hz are unpublished.
  • $67.99 is a live cart.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG 40XXV.

Handheld-category specs

Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).

ANBERNIC RG 40XXV — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APUH700; quad-core ARM Cortex-A53; 1.5GHzANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
GPUDual-core G31 MP2ANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
RAM1GBANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Storage64GB TF/MicroSDANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Expandable storageDual TF card slots; expansion maximum 512GBANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Display size4.0-inchANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Display typeIPS; OCA full laminationANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Display resolution640 × 480ANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Refresh rateNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
ControlsRGB joystick lighting is named. Face-button inventory is not enumerated.ANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
TrackpadsNoneANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV (no trackpad row)
Gyro / motionNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
HapticsVibration motorANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Battery capacity3200mAh Li-polymerANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Battery life (OEM)6 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve.ANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Charging (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Operating systemLinux 64-bitANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Store / ecosystemLinux 64-bit. Page lists ported games and 30+ emulators. Not Android, SteamOS, or Windows.ANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Weight0.216 kg (216 g) — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Dimensions13.9 × 9.2 × 2.2 cm — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Chassis / formVertical handheld; White, Transparent black, or Indigo blue colorways on the pageANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
FinishesWhite; Transparent black; Indigo blueANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
CoolingNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
PortsDual TF slots. HD connection to TV is named without an HDMI-port inventory on the spec block.ANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)2.4/5G Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.2ANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Speakers / audioHigh-fidelity speakerANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Dock / TV outputHD connection to TV named. No HDMI-out resolution table on the page.ANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
US MSRP (launch)$67.99 official store, accessed 2026-09-19ANBERNIC official storeLive cart. Re-check anbernic.com.
Price bandEntry Linux handheld (~$68 official store)Derived from $67.99 store list
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store RG 40XXV page
AvailabilityOfficial anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store

ANBERNIC RG 40XXV extras

Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.

ANBERNIC RG 40XXV extras
AttributeValueSource / note
RGB joystick lighting16 million color RGB joystick lighting; constant / breath / rainbow / marquee / chasing / gaming; customizable color and brightnessANBERNIC official store — RG 40XXV
Not RG40XX HRG40XX H is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg40xx-h/` — horizontal 4-inch 640×480, 16.3 × 7.9 × 1.6 cm, 208g.ANBERNIC official store — RG40XX H

Overview

ANBERNIC RG 40XXV is a vertical 4-inch 640×480 IPS Linux handheld.

How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)

Desk fact (OEM)RG 40XXVRG40XX HRG 406V
ShapeVertical 4”Horizontal 4”Vertical 4”
PanelIPS 640×480IPS 640×480IPS 960×720
SoCH700 / 1GB LinuxH700 / 1GB LinuxT820 / 8GB Android 13
Battery3200mAh / 6h OEM3200mAh / 6h OEM5500mAh / 8h OEM
Weight216g208g289g

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$67.99 official store. Do not invent nits, TDP, or Hz.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Is this RG40XX H?

No. RG40XX H is the horizontal hub at `/handhelds/anbernic-rg40xx-h/`.

How heavy is it?

0.216kg (216g) on the console specification row.

What is the price?

$67.99 on anbernic.com on access day.

Official product page: ANBERNIC RG 40XXV. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG 40XXV specs.