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ANBERNIC RG DS
RG DS is a dual 4-inch 640×480 IPS clamshell: RK3568, Android 14/Linux, 3+32GB, 4000mAh / 6 hours, 321g.
Product images
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Placeholder — OEM press not licensedNumeric rows were pulled from the official product page, accessed 2026-09-19.
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Studio still only. Manufacturer press JPEGs are not hosted here. See the official product page for the real product photo.
In short
RG DS is a dual 4-inch 640×480 IPS clamshell: RK3568, Android 14/Linux, 3+32GB, 4000mAh / 6 hours, 321g. Buy it for that official dual-screen sheet. Skip it if you want a single-screen 406V or 34XXSP.
Who it is for
- Players who want a first-party dual 4-inch 640×480 IPS clamshell with RK3568 printed on anbernic.com.
- Shoppers comparing 321g / 4000mAh / Hall lid against RG 34XXSP’s single 3.4-inch 178g sheet.
- People who will accept unpublished nits, TDP, Hz, and RAM type.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants Windows or SteamOS. The page prints Android 14/Linux 64-bit.
- Buyers of RG 34XXSP (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg-34xxsp/`) — single 3.4-inch 720×480 Linux clamshell.
- People who need a published nits or TDP number.
- Buyers who need LPDDR5 / UFS wording — the page prints only 3+32GB.
Key differentiators
- Dual 4-inch IPS OCA multi-touch 640×480; capacitive stylus named; split-screen dual app.
- RK3568 up to 2.0GHz + ARM G52 2EE; Android 14/Linux 64-bit; 3+32GB.
- Hall magnetic lid sleep; six-axis gyro; 4000mAh / 6 hours (OEM).
- Console 16 × 9.1 × 2.15 cm; 0.321kg.
Caveats
- 3+32GB does not name LPDDR or eMMC/UFS — do not invent those words.
- Use the console specification row (0.321kg), not the box 0.49kg row.
- 6 hours is ANBERNIC’s published battery-life line.
- Nits, TDP, Hz, and charging watts stay Not published.
- $94.99 is a live cart.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG DS.
Handheld-category specs
Same rows on every handheld page (Steam Deck, ROG Ally, Legion Go, Switch).
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| SoC / APU | RK3568; quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55; frequency up to 2.0GHz | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| GPU | ARM G52 2EE | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| RAM | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Storage | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Expandable storage | TF card expansion, up to 2TB | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Display size | 4-inch main + 4-inch secondary (two panels) | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Display type | IPS; OCA full lamination; multi-touch; capacitive stylus supported on both screens; quick key-focus switch; dual-application split screens | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Display resolution | 640 × 480 on each screen | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Refresh rate | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| HDR / color (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Controls | Face-button / stick inventory is not enumerated. Hall magnetic lid switch and vibration motor are listed. | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Trackpads | None | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Gyro / motion | Six-axis gyroscope sensor | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Haptics | Vibration motor | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Rear / grip buttons | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Battery capacity | Polymer lithium 4000mAh | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| 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 |
| Charging (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Operating system | Android 14/Linux 64-bit | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Store / ecosystem | Android games and 20+ simulators. Not SteamOS or Windows. | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Weight | 0.321 kg (321 g) — console specification row. Box row 0.49kg is the carton, not the handheld. | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Dimensions | 16 × 9.1 × 2.15 cm — console specification row. Box 19.3 × 11.4 × 4.6 cm is the carton. | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Chassis / form | Dual-screen clamshell; Hall magnetic lid sleep when the cover is closed | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Finishes | Black & Crimson Red; Turquoise Blue; Polar White | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Cooling | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Ports | 3.5mm stereo earphones listed; Type-C charging cable in accessories. Wireless projection named without a resolution. | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | 2.4/5G Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.2 | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Speakers / audio | High-fidelity stereo speakers; 3.5mm stereo earphones | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Dock / TV output | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| US MSRP (launch) | $94.99 official store Standard Version no SD (compared-at $99.99), accessed 2026-09-19 | ANBERNIC official store — RG DSLive cart. Re-check anbernic.com. |
| Price band | Budget dual-screen clamshell (~$95 official store) | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Announced | No newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19) | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Availability | Official anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19) | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
ANBERNIC RG DS extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Dual screens | Main and secondary are both 4-inch IPS 640×480 multi-touch. Do not flatten this to a single 4-inch row. | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Hall lid | Built-in Hall switch chip; sleep mode when the cover is closed. | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
| Capacitive stylus | Both screens support a capacitive stylus; stylus is listed in accessories. | ANBERNIC official store — RG DS |
Overview
ANBERNIC RG DS is a dual 4-inch 640×480 IPS clamshell.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | RG DS | RG 34XXSP | RG35XXSP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screens | Dual 4” 640×480 | One 3.4” 720×480 | One 3.5” 640×480 |
| SoC | RK3568 | H700 | H700 |
| OS | Android 14/Linux | Linux 64-bit | Linux 64-bit |
| Battery | 4000mAh / 6h OEM | 3300mAh / 6h OEM | 3300mAh / 8h OEM |
| Weight | 321g | 178g | 192g |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
$94.99 official store Standard Version. Do not invent nits, TDP, Hz, LPDDR, or UFS.
Sources
- ANBERNIC official store — ANBERNIC RG DS — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
How many screens?
Two 4-inch 640×480 IPS panels on the official page.
How heavy is the handheld?
0.321kg on the console specification row — not the 0.49kg box row.
What is the price?
$94.99 Standard Version (no SD) on access day (compared-at $99.99).
Official product page: ANBERNIC RG DS. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG DS specs.