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ANBERNIC RG353VS
RG353VS is the 3.5-inch 640×480 no-touch Linux-only SKU on the shared 353 table: RK3566, 1GB LPDDR4, 16GB TF, 3200mAh / 6 hours, 180g.
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In short
RG353VS is the 3.5-inch 640×480 no-touch Linux-only SKU on the shared 353 table: RK3566, 1GB LPDDR4, 16GB TF, 3200mAh / 6 hours, 180g. Buy it for that official column. Skip it if you want Android 11 RG353V.
Who it is for
- Players who want the Linux-only column on ANBERNIC’s official RG353V/RG353VS table.
- Shoppers comparing 1GB / 16GB TF / no-touch against RG353V’s 2GB / 32GB eMMC / multi-touch column.
- People who will accept unpublished GPU, nits, TDP, Hz, and charging watts.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants Android, Windows, or SteamOS. The VS column prints LINUX only.
- Buyers of RG353V (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg353v/`) — Android 11 + Linux, 2GB, multi-touch.
- People who need a published GPU or nits number.
Key differentiators
- Same 3.5-inch IPS OCA 640×480 as RG353V, but Touch Screen = No.
- RK3566; LPDDR4 1GB; 16GB TF (no eMMC row on the VS column).
- LINUX only — 64-bit compatible with 32-bit applications.
- 3200mAh / 6 hours (OEM); 180g; Black transparent / Grey.
Caveats
- Shared cart $97.99 is not a VS-only dated MSRP.
- GPU, nits, TDP, Hz, and charging watts stay Not published.
- Do not paste the V column’s 2GB / 32GB eMMC / Android 11 here.
- GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG353VS.
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 — RG353VS |
| GPU | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| TDP / APU power (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| RAM | LPDDR4 1GB (RG353VS column). Do not paste the V 2GB cell here. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Storage | 16GB TF (RG353VS column). No eMMC row on this column. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Expandable storage | TF card, max 512GB | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Display size | 3.5-inch | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Display type | IPS; full viewing angle; zero-distance OCA full fit; Touch Screen = No (VS column) | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Display resolution | 640 × 480 | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Refresh rate | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Peak brightness (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| HDR / color (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Controls | Face-button / stick inventory is not enumerated on the table. Vibrating motor is listed under Other Function. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Trackpads | None | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Gyro / motion | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Haptics | Vibrating motor | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Rear / grip buttons | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Battery capacity | Li-polymer 3200 mAh | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Battery life (OEM) | 6 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Charging (OEM) | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Operating system | LINUX (Linux 64-bit compatible with 32-bit applications) — RG353VS column. Not Android. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Store / ecosystem | 20+ simulators listed. Android games row is blank (/) on the VS column. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Weight | 0.18 kg (180 g) — shared table row | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Dimensions | 12.6 × 8.3 × 2.1 cm — shared table row | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Chassis / form | Vertical handheld; shared listing with RG353V | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Finishes | Black transparent; Grey (RG353VS column) | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Cooling | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Ports | 3.5mm stereo earphones listed; USB charging cable in accessories. HD output named without a resolution. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth) | 2.4/5G Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.2 | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Speakers / audio | Single horn loudspeaker; 3.5mm stereo earphones | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Dock / TV output | Not published | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| US MSRP (launch) | $97.99 official shared listing (compared-at $120.99), accessed 2026-09-19 | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VSLive shared cart for RG353V/RG353VS. Re-check anbernic.com. |
| Price band | Budget Linux vertical (~$98 official shared list) | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Announced | No newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19) | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Availability | Official anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19) | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
ANBERNIC RG353VS extras
Unique to this line or SKU. Other handhelds keep the first table aligned and swap this extras list.
| Attribute | Value | Source / note |
|---|---|---|
| Not RG353V | RG353V is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg353v/` — Android 11 + Linux, LPDDR4 2GB, 32GB eMMC, multi-touch. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
| Shared spec table | Weight, size, battery, Wi-Fi, and RK3566 rows are shared. RAM, storage, OS, touch, and colorways are column-specific. | ANBERNIC official store — RG353VS |
Overview
ANBERNIC RG353VS is the Linux-only column on the official RG353V/RG353VS table.
How this page compares on a desk (not a vs-page)
| Desk fact (OEM) | RG353VS | RG353V | RG35XX 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS | Linux only | Android 11 + Linux | Linux 64-bit |
| RAM | 1GB LPDDR4 | 2GB LPDDR4 | 1GB |
| Touch | No | Multi-touch | Not listed as touch |
| Battery | 3200mAh / 6h OEM | 3200mAh / 6h OEM | 2600mAh / 7h OEM |
Price, SKUs, and what not to invent
$97.99 shared official listing. Do not invent GPU, nits, TDP, or Hz.
Sources
- ANBERNIC official store — ANBERNIC RG353VS — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does it run Android?
Not on the VS column. That column prints LINUX only.
How much RAM?
LPDDR4 1GB on the RG353VS column.
What is the price?
$97.99 on the shared official listing on access day (compared-at $120.99).
Official product page: ANBERNIC RG353VS. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG353VS specs.