The two brands in numbers
| Spec | Anbernic | Retroid |
|---|---|---|
| Handhelds we track | 51 | 14 |
| Price today | $33.72–$267.26 | $99–$244 |
| System | Linux 29, Android 22 | Android 14 |
| Form factor | Horizontal 31, Vertical 13, Clamshell 3, Dual screen 2, Other 2 | Horizontal 11, Vertical 1, Dual screen 1, Clamshell 1 |
The differences that matter
- Anbernic starts lower: from $33.72 against $99.
- GameCube: 10 of 14 Retroid models run it well, against 6 of 51 Anbernic models.
- PS2: 8 of 14 Retroid models run it well, against 2 of 51 Anbernic models.
- PSP: 11 of 14 Retroid models run it well, against 20 of 51 Anbernic models.
- Wii: 7 of 14 Retroid models run it well, against 8 of 51 Anbernic models.
Anbernic's range is wide and includes many Linux models; Retroid makes fewer, Android-only devices. Decide which systems you want to play first, then compare the counts per system and the price ranges below.
Models that run each system well
Each count is the number of the brand's handhelds rated as running that system well in the reviews we cite.
| Spec | Anbernic | Retroid |
|---|---|---|
| Game Boy | 16 | 3 |
| Game Boy Color | 9 | 4 |
| GBA | 30 | 7 |
| NES | 11 | 2 |
| SNES | 24 | 7 |
| Genesis | 24 | 6 |
| PS1 | 43 | 13 |
| N64 | 23 | 10 |
| DS | 13 | 6 |
| PSP | 20 | 11 |
| Dreamcast | 27 | 12 |
| Saturn | 15 | 6 |
| GameCube | 6 | 10 |
| PS2 | 2 | 8 |
| Wii | 8 | 7 |
| 3DS | 6 | 6 |
| PS Vita | 1 | 4 |
| Switch | 0 | 2 |
Anbernic handhelds
Retroid handhelds
