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ANBERNIC RG ARC-D
RG ARC-D is a 4.0-inch 640×480 multi-touch Android 11 + Linux RK3566 handheld: 2GB LPDDR4, 3500mAh / 6 hours, 242g.
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In short
RG ARC-D is a 4.0-inch 640×480 multi-touch Android 11 + Linux RK3566 handheld: 2GB LPDDR4, 3500mAh / 6 hours, 242g. Buy it for that official D column. Skip it if you want ARC-S’s Linux-only / 1GB / no-touch column.
Who it is for
- Players who want the official Android 11 + Linux ARC 4.0-inch / 2GB / 242g column.
- Shoppers comparing multi-touch dual-OS against ARC-S’s no-touch Linux column.
- People who will accept unpublished GPU, nits, and Sold-out availability.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants Windows or SteamOS. The D column prints Android 11 + Linux.
- Buyers of RG ARC-S (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg-arc-s/`) — Linux only, 1GB, no touch, $67.99 Sold out.
- People who need a published GPU or nits number.
- Buyers who need a live cart — ARC-D 16G is Sold out on access day.
Key differentiators
- 4.0-inch IPS OCA 640×480; multi-touch; Android 11 + Linux; LPDDR4 2GB; 16G TF + eMMC 32GB.
- RK3566 Cortex-A55 1.8GHz; Wi-Fi ac + Bluetooth 4.2.
- 3500mAh / 6 hours (OEM); C2C charger named.
- Console 19.1 × 8 × 2.2 cm / 0.242 kg.
Caveats
- Shared listing: do not paste ARC-S’s Linux / 1GB / no-touch / $67.99 column here.
- GPU, nits, TDP, and Hz stay Not published.
- $87.99 ARC-D 16G is Sold out on access day.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG ARC-D.
Handheld-category specs
Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | RK3566; quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55; main frequency 1.8GHz | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| GPU | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| RAM | LPDDR4 2GB | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Storage | 16G TF + eMMC 32GB | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Expandable storage | Dual TF card expansion, up to 512GB | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Display size | 4.0-inch | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Display type | IPS; full viewing angle; zero-distance OCA full fit; multi-touch | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Display resolution | 640 × 480 | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Refresh rate | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| HDR / color (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Controls | Official page copy: D-pad and A B C X Y Z buttons using conductive silicone gel. Vibration motor listed. Face-button inventory beyond that copy is not enumerated in the table. | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Trackpads | None | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Gyro / motion | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Haptics | Vibration motor | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Rear / grip buttons | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Battery capacity | Li-polymer 3500 mAh | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Battery life (OEM) | 6 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve. | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Charging (OEM) | Support C2C charger (ANBERNIC’s wording). Watts are not printed. | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Operating system | Android 11、Linux (ANBERNIC’s punctuation) | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Store / ecosystem | Android games + 20+ formats; wired handle (Linux); multimedia network play and game front end (Android). Not SteamOS or Windows. | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Weight | 0.242 kg — shared console specification row. Box 0.44 kg is the carton. | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Dimensions | 19.1 × 8 × 2.2 cm — shared console specification row. Box 21.2 × 12.4 × 4.1 cm is the carton. | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Chassis / form | Horizontal handheld (Saturn-style face-button layout named in official page copy) | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Finishes | Black; Grey | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Cooling | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Ports | HD named (no resolution); 3.5mm stereo headphones; USB charging cable / Type-C cable in the box. | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | 2.4/5G Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.2. Bluetooth handle function named. | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Speakers / audio | High quality double horn stereo speaker; 3.5mm stereo headphones | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Dock / TV output | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| US MSRP (launch) | $87.99 official store ARC-D 16G (compared-at $97.99), Sold out, accessed 2026-09-19 | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-SSold out on access day. 16G+128G $117.99 and 16G+256G $147.99 also listed Sold out. Re-check anbernic.com. |
| Price band | Budget dual-OS Saturn-layout (~$88 official store) | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Announced | No newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19) | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
| Availability | Official anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19) | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
ANBERNIC RG ARC-D extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Not RG ARC-S | ARC-S is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg-arc-s/` — Linux only, LPDDR4 1GB, no touch, 16G TF, $67.99 Sold out. | ANBERNIC official store — RG ARC-D/RG ARC-S |
Overview
ANBERNIC RG ARC-D is the Android 11 + Linux / 2GB / multi-touch column on the shared ARC table.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | RG ARC-D | RG ARC-S |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 11 + Linux | Linux |
| RAM / storage | 2GB / 16G TF + eMMC 32GB | 1GB / 16G TF |
| Touch | Multi-touch | No |
| 16G cart | $87.99 Sold out | $67.99 Sold out |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
$87.99 official store, Sold out. Do not invent GPU or nits.
Sources
- ANBERNIC official store — ANBERNIC RG ARC-D — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is this ARC-S?
No. ARC-S is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg-arc-s/` (Linux / 1GB / no touch).
How heavy is it?
0.242 kg on the shared console specification row.
What is the price?
$87.99 ARC-D 16G on access day (compared-at $97.99), Sold out.
Official product page: ANBERNIC RG ARC-D. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG ARC-D specs.