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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  • People who will accept unpublished nits, TDP, Hz, and charging watts.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).

ANBERNIC RG353M — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APURK3566; quad-core 64-bit Cortex-A55; main frequency up to 1.8GHzANBERNIC official store — RG353M
GPUNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG353M
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG353M
RAMLPDDR4 2GBANBERNIC official store — RG353M
StorageAndroid 32GB high-speed eMMC 5.1; Linux 16GB TFANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Expandable storageTF card, max 512GBANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Display size3.5-inchANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Display typeIPS; full viewing angle; zero-distance OCA full fit; multi-touchANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Display resolution640 × 480ANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Refresh rateNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG353M
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG353M
ControlsBuilt-in Hall joystick. Face-button inventory is not enumerated.ANBERNIC official store — RG353M
TrackpadsNoneANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Gyro / motionNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG353M
HapticsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Battery capacityLi-polymer 3500 mAhANBERNIC 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 publishedANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Operating systemDual OS: Android 11, Linux (Linux 64-bit compatible with 32-bit applications)ANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Store / ecosystemAndroid games and 20+ simulators; Android built-in front-end. Not SteamOS or Windows.ANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Weight0.232 kg (232 g) — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Dimensions14.5 × 7.05 × 1.59 cm — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Chassis / formHorizontal handheld; aluminum alloy shell, CNC processANBERNIC official store — RG353M
FinishesBlue; Deep PurpleANBERNIC official store — RG353M
CoolingNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Ports3.5mm 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 4.2ANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Speakers / audioHigh fidelity dual speaker stereo surround; 3.5mm stereo earphonesANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Dock / TV outputNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG353M
US MSRP (launch)$117.99 official store (compared-at $145.99), accessed 2026-09-19ANBERNIC official store — RG353MLive cart. Re-check anbernic.com.
Price bandMid metal dual-OS handheld (~$118 official store)ANBERNIC official store — RG353M
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store — RG353M
AvailabilityOfficial 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.

ANBERNIC RG353M extras
AttributeValueSource / note
CNC metalOfficial material row: aluminum alloy shell, CNC process.ANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Not RG353V353V is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg353v/` — plastic vertical shared table, 3200mAh / 6 hours, 180g.ANBERNIC official store — RG353M
Not RG405M405M 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)RG353MRG353VRG405M
ChassisAluminum CNCPlastic verticalAluminum CNC
SoCRK3566RK3566T618
Battery3500mAh / 7h OEM3200mAh / 6h OEM4500mAh / 7h OEM
Weight232g180g260g

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$117.99 official store. Do not invent GPU, nits, TDP, or Hz.

Sources

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.