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ANBERNIC RG353M
RG353M is a metal 3.5-inch 640×480 multi-touch dual-OS handheld: RK3566, 2GB LPDDR4, 3500mAh / 7 hours, 232g.
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In short
RG353M is a metal 3.5-inch 640×480 multi-touch dual-OS handheld: RK3566, 2GB LPDDR4, 3500mAh / 7 hours, 232g. Buy it for that official CNC table. Skip it if you want plastic RG353V’s 3200mAh / 180g column or 405M’s T618 CNC.
Who it is for
- Players who want the official aluminum-CNC RK3566 dual-OS 3.5-inch sheet.
- Shoppers comparing 232g / 3500mAh / 7 hours against RG353V’s plastic 180g / 3200mAh / 6 hours.
- People who will accept unpublished nits, TDP, Hz, and charging watts.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants Windows or SteamOS. The table prints Android 11 + Linux.
- Buyers of RG353V (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg353v/`) — plastic vertical, 3200mAh, 180g.
- Buyers of RG405M (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg405m/`) — T618 Android CNC, 4-inch 640×480, 260g.
- People who need a published GPU or nits number.
Key differentiators
- Aluminum alloy CNC shell; 3.5-inch IPS OCA 640×480 multi-touch.
- RK3566 up to 1.8GHz; LPDDR4 2GB; Android 32GB eMMC 5.1 + Linux 16GB TF; Android 11 + Linux.
- 3500mAh / 7 hours (OEM); Hall joystick; Wi-Fi ac + BT 4.2.
- 232g; 14.5 × 7.05 × 1.59 cm.
Caveats
- GPU, nits, TDP, Hz, and charging watts stay Not published.
- 7 hours is ANBERNIC’s published battery-life line.
- Use console 0.232kg, not box 0.381kg.
- $117.99 is a live cart.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG353M.
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 up to 1.8GHz | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| GPU | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| RAM | LPDDR4 2GB | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Storage | Android 32GB high-speed eMMC 5.1; Linux 16GB TF | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Expandable storage | TF card, max 512GB | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Display size | 3.5-inch | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Display type | IPS; full viewing angle; zero-distance OCA full fit; multi-touch | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Display resolution | 640 × 480 | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Refresh rate | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| HDR / color (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Controls | Built-in Hall joystick. Face-button inventory is not enumerated. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Trackpads | None | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Gyro / motion | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Haptics | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Rear / grip buttons | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Battery capacity | Li-polymer 3500 mAh | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Battery life (OEM) | 7 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Charging (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Operating system | Dual OS: Android 11, Linux (Linux 64-bit compatible with 32-bit applications) | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Store / ecosystem | Android games and 20+ simulators; Android built-in front-end. Not SteamOS or Windows. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Weight | 0.232 kg (232 g) — console specification row | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Dimensions | 14.5 × 7.05 × 1.59 cm — console specification row | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Chassis / form | Horizontal handheld; aluminum alloy shell, CNC process | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Finishes | Blue; Deep Purple | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Cooling | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Ports | 3.5mm stereo earphones listed; USB charging cable in accessories. HD output named without a resolution. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | 2.4/5G Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.2 | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Speakers / audio | High fidelity dual speaker stereo surround; 3.5mm stereo earphones | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Dock / TV output | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| US MSRP (launch) | $117.99 official store (compared-at $145.99), accessed 2026-09-19 | ANBERNIC official store — RG353MLive cart. Re-check anbernic.com. |
| Price band | Mid metal dual-OS handheld (~$118 official store) | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Announced | No newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19) | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Availability | Official anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19) | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
ANBERNIC RG353M extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| CNC metal | Official material row: aluminum alloy shell, CNC process. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Not RG353V | 353V is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg353v/` — plastic vertical shared table, 3200mAh / 6 hours, 180g. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
| Not RG405M | 405M is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg405m/` — T618 Android CNC, 4-inch, 260g. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353M |
Overview
ANBERNIC RG353M is a metal 3.5-inch 640×480 RK3566 dual-OS handheld.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | RG353M | RG353V | RG405M |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis | Aluminum CNC | Plastic vertical | Aluminum CNC |
| SoC | RK3566 | RK3566 | T618 |
| Battery | 3500mAh / 7h OEM | 3200mAh / 6h OEM | 4500mAh / 7h OEM |
| Weight | 232g | 180g | 260g |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
$117.99 official store. Do not invent GPU, nits, TDP, or Hz.
Sources
- ANBERNIC official store — ANBERNIC RG353M — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Is the chassis metal?
The table prints aluminum alloy shell, CNC process.
How heavy is it?
0.232kg on the console specification row.
What is the price?
$117.99 on access day (compared-at $145.99).
Official product page: ANBERNIC RG353M. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG353M specs.