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ANBERNIC RG DS Plus

RG DS Plus is a dual 4.3-inch 1024×768 IPS Linux clamshell: RK3568, ARM G52 2EE, 1GB RAM, 4000mAh / 6 hours, 344g.

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In short

RG DS Plus is a dual 4.3-inch 1024×768 IPS Linux clamshell: RK3568, ARM G52 2EE, 1GB RAM, 4000mAh / 6 hours, 344g. Buy it for that official Plus sheet. Skip it if you want RG DS’s dual 4-inch 640×480 Android 14/Linux / 3+32GB row.

Who it is for

  • Players who want the official dual 4.3-inch 1024×768 / Linux / 344g sheet.
  • Shoppers comparing 1024×768 Linux against RG DS’s dual 4-inch 640×480 Android 14/Linux row.
  • People who will accept unpublished nits, TDP, Hz, and DRAM type.

Who should skip it

  • Anyone who wants Android, Windows, or SteamOS. The page prints Linux 16GB TF.
  • Buyers of RG DS (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg-ds/`) — dual 4-inch 640×480, Android 14/Linux, 3+32GB, 321g.
  • People who need a published nits or TDP number.
  • Single-screen 476H / Slide shoppers.

Key differentiators

  • Dual 4.3-inch IPS OCA 1024×768; lower screen multi-touch + stylus.
  • RK3568 Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz; ARM G52 2EE; 1GB RAM; Linux 16GB TF.
  • 4000mAh / 6 hours (OEM); 5V/1.5A; Hall lid-sleep switch.
  • Console 16.7 × 9.6 × 2.4 cm / 0.344 kg.

Caveats

  • Do not paste RG DS’s 4-inch 640×480 / Android 14 / 3+32GB / 321g rows here.
  • RAM type, nits, TDP, and panel Hz stay Not published.
  • 6 hours is ANBERNIC’s published battery-life line.
  • $94.99 is a live 16G cart on access day.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG DS Plus.

Handheld-category specs

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

ANBERNIC RG DS Plus — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APURK3568; quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55; frequency up to 2.0GHzANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
GPUARM G52 2EEANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
RAM1GB. DRAM type (LPDDR / DDR generation) is not printed.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
StorageLinux 16GB TFANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Expandable storageTF card expansion, up to 2TBANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Display sizeDual 4.3-inch (main screen / secondary screen)ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Display typeIPS; OCA full lamination. Lower screen supports multi-touch and stylus input.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Display resolution1024 × 768 each panel. Do not paste RG DS’s 640×480 here.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Refresh rateNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
ControlsFace-button / stick inventory is not enumerated. Vibration motor and capacitive stylus are listed. Hall magnetic lid-sleep switch.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
TrackpadsNoneANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Gyro / motionNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
HapticsVibration motorANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Battery capacityPolymer lithium 4000 mAhANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Battery life (OEM)6 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Charging (OEM)5V/1.5A. USB charging cable listed.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Operating systemLinux 16GB TFANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Store / ecosystem20+ game formats named. Not SteamOS, Windows, or Android.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Weight0.344 kg — console specification row. Box 0.525 kg is the carton.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Dimensions16.7 × 9.6 × 2.4 cm — console specification row. Box 19.9 × 13 × 5.1 cm is the carton.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Chassis / formDual-screen clamshell handheldANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
FinishesMatte Black; Coral Pink; Metallic Blue. Cart on access day includes Metallic Blue / 16G.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
CoolingNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Ports3.5mm stereo earphones; USB charging cable. HD / TV output is not named on this Plus list.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)2.4/5G Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.2ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Speakers / audioHigh-fidelity stereo speakers; 3.5mm stereo earphones; built-in DSP sound-effects algorithms namedANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Dock / TV outputNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
US MSRP (launch)$94.99 official store 16G, accessed 2026-09-19ANBERNIC official store — RG DS PlusLive 16G cart. 16G+64G $109.99 and 16G+128G $124.99 also listed. Re-check anbernic.com.
Price bandBudget dual-screen Linux clamshell (~$95 official store)ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
AvailabilityOfficial anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus

ANBERNIC RG DS Plus extras

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

ANBERNIC RG DS Plus extras
AttributeValueSource / note
Hall lid sleepBuilt-in Hall switch chip; sleep mode when the cover is closed.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus
Not RG DSRG DS is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg-ds/` — dual 4-inch 640×480, Android 14/Linux, 3+32GB, 0.321 kg.ANBERNIC official store — RG DS Plus

Overview

ANBERNIC RG DS Plus is a dual 4.3-inch 1024×768 Linux clamshell.

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

Desk fact (OEM)RG DS PlusRG DS
PanelsDual 4.3” 1024×768Dual 4” 640×480
OSLinuxAndroid 14 / Linux
RAM / storage print1GB / 16GB TF3+32GB
Weight0.344 kg console0.321 kg console

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$94.99 official store 16G. Do not invent nits, TDP, or DRAM type.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original RG DS?

No. RG DS is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg-ds/` — dual 4-inch 640×480 Android 14/Linux.

How heavy is it?

0.344 kg on the console specification row. 0.525 kg is the box.

What is the price?

$94.99 for the 16G SKU on access day.

Official product page: ANBERNIC RG DS Plus. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG DS Plus specs.