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ANBERNIC RG35XXSP

RG35XXSP is a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS Linux clamshell: H700, 1GB RAM, 3300mAh / 8 hours (OEM), 192g.

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In short

RG35XXSP is a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS Linux clamshell: H700, 1GB RAM, 3300mAh / 8 hours (OEM), 192g. Buy it for that official page. Skip it if you want CubeXX’s 720×720 slab or an Android Dimensity sheet.

Who it is for

  • Players who want a first-party pocket clamshell with H700 and a published 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS row.
  • Shoppers comparing 192g / 3300mAh / Hall magnetic lid against CubeXX’s 246g slab.
  • People who will accept unpublished nits, TDP, and Hz.

Who should skip it

  • Anyone who wants Windows, SteamOS, or Android. The page prints Linux 64-bit.
  • Buyers of RG CubeXX (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg-cubexx/`) — 3.95-inch 720×720 slab.
  • Buyers of RGSP (`/handhelds/anbernic-rgsp/`) or RG 34XXSP (`/handhelds/anbernic-rg-34xxsp/`) — 3.4-inch 720×480 clamshells, 6-hour OEM line.
  • People who need more than 1GB RAM on the OEM sheet.
  • Buyers who need phone-style Bluetooth audio — the page says Bluetooth 4.2 only works with Bluetooth controllers.

Key differentiators

  • 3.5-inch IPS, OCA full lamination, 640×480.
  • H700 quad Cortex-A53 1.5GHz + Mali-G31 MP2; Linux 64-bit; 1GB RAM.
  • Hall magnetic lid: wake on open, sleep on close.
  • 3300mAh / 8 hours (OEM) / 5V/1.5A C2C; 192g; 8.9 × 8.5 × 2.7 cm.

Caveats

  • 8 hours is ANBERNIC’s published battery-life line, not a Valve-style gameplay curve.
  • Nits, TDP, HDR, and refresh Hz are unpublished.
  • Bluetooth 4.2 is printed as controller-only.
  • $57.99 is a live cart.
  • GadgetShowdown has not lab-tested RG35XXSP.

Handheld-category specs

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

ANBERNIC RG35XXSP — key specs
AttributeValueSource / note
SoC / APUH700; quad-core ARM Cortex-A53; 1.5GHzANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
GPUDual-core Mali-G31 MP2ANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
TDP / APU power (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
RAM1GBANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Storage64GB TF/MicroSDANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Expandable storageDual TF card slots; expansion maximum 512GBANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Display size3.5-inchANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Display typeIPS; full viewing angle; OCA full laminationANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Display resolution640 × 480ANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Refresh rateNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Peak brightness (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
HDR / color (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
ControlsNot given a face-button inventory on the specification block. Hall magnetic lid switch is named separately.ANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
TrackpadsNoneANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP (no trackpad row)
Gyro / motionNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
HapticsVibration motorANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Rear / grip buttonsNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Battery capacity3300mAh polymer lithiumANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Battery life (OEM)8 hours (ANBERNIC’s published line). Do not rewrite it as a Valve 3–12 hour curve.ANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Charging (OEM)Not publishedANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Operating systemLinux 64-bitANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Store / ecosystemLinux 64-bit. Page lists ported games and 30+ emulators. Not Android, SteamOS, or Windows.ANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Weight0.192 kg (192 g) — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Dimensions8.9 × 8.5 × 2.7 cm — console specification rowANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Chassis / formClamshell handheld with Hall magnetic lid (wake on open / sleep on close). Silver, Gray, Black / Blue / Red / Green / White Transparent colorways.ANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
FinishesSilver; Gray; Black Transparent; Blue Transparent; Red Transparent; Green Transparent; White TransparentANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
CoolingNot publishedANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
PortsDual TF slots. HD connection to TV is named without an HDMI-port inventory on the spec block.ANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Wireless (Wi-Fi / Bluetooth)2.4/5G Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; Bluetooth 4.2 (only works with Bluetooth controllers)ANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Speakers / audioHigh-fidelity speakerANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Dock / TV outputHD connection to TV named. No HDMI-out resolution table on the page.ANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
US MSRP (launch)$57.99 official store (compared-at $64.99), accessed 2026-09-19ANBERNIC official storeLive cart. Re-check anbernic.com.
Price bandEntry Linux clamshell (~$58 official store)Derived from $57.99 store list
AnnouncedNo newsroom day on the store page we accessed (2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store RG35XXSP page
AvailabilityOfficial anbernic.com listing live (accessed 2026-09-19)ANBERNIC official store

ANBERNIC RG35XXSP extras

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

ANBERNIC RG35XXSP extras
AttributeValueSource / note
Hall magnetic lidBuilt-in magnets in the upper and lower covers; Hall switch chip; automatic wake when the lid is opened and sleep when closedANBERNIC official store — RG35XXSP
Not RG CubeXXCubeXX is `/handhelds/anbernic-rg-cubexx/` — 3.95-inch 720×720 slab, 3800mAh, 246g. Same H700 family, different chassis and panel.ANBERNIC official store — RG CubeXX

Overview

ANBERNIC RG35XXSP is a 3.5-inch 640×480 IPS Linux clamshell.

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

Desk fact (OEM)RG35XXSPCubeXXRG Cube
FormClamshell 3.5” 640×480Slab 3.95” 720×720Slab 3.95” 720×720
SoCH700 / 1GBH700 / 1GBUnisoc T820 / 8GB
OSLinux 64-bitLinux 64-bitAndroid 13
Battery3300mAh / 8h OEM3800mAh / 6.5h OEM5200mAh / 7h OEM
Weight192g246g260g

Price, SKUs, and what not to invent

$57.99 official store. Do not invent nits, TDP, or Hz.

Sources

Frequently asked questions

What OS does it ship?

Linux 64-bit. Not Android.

Does Bluetooth work with headphones?

The page prints Bluetooth 4.2 and says it only works with Bluetooth controllers.

How heavy is it?

0.192kg (192g) on the console specification row.

What is the price?

$57.99 on anbernic.com on access day (compared-at $64.99).

Official product page: ANBERNIC RG35XXSP. Tech specs: ANBERNIC RG35XXSP specs.