Anbernic RG556 or RG557: Which one to choose?
From kiboTEK, we present these two incredible Anbernic consoles to help you choose your favorite and the one that best suits your needs. Anbernic RG 556 or RG 557: which one do you choose? We'll help you decide.
We show you a comparison between the Anbernic RG 556 and the Anbernic RG 557 two of our retro consoles.
SPECS
| ANBERNIC RG 556 | ANBERNIC RG 557 | |
| PROCESSOR | Unisoc Tiger T820 | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 |
| SCREEN | 5.48″ Amoled | 5.48″ Amoled |
| EMULATORS | PS1, PS2, PSP, Dreamcast, GameCube N64, NeoGeo, DM, Arcade, GB,GBA, FBA,CAPCOM, MAME…. | PS1, PS2, PSP, Nintendo Wii, Dreamcast, GameCube N64, NeoGeo, DM, Arcade, GB,GBA, FBA,CAPCOM, MAME…. |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 14 |
| NUCLEI | 1*A76@2.7GHz, 3*A76@2.3GHZ, 4*A55@2.1GHz | 1*A715@3.35GHz, 3*A715@3.2GHz, 4*A510@2.2GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 850MHz | Mali-G615 MC6 |
| CONNECTIONS | Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G+BT 5.0 | Wi-Fi 2.4G/5G+BT 5.3 |
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR4xUFS2.2
128GB internal memory |
12GB LPDDR4XUFS4.0
256GB internal memory |
| BATTERY | 5500mah | 5500mah |
| TYPE OF LOAD | 27w fast charge | 27w fast charge |
| DIMENSIONS | 22.3x9x1.5cm | 22.3×8.95×1.5cm |
| WEIGHT | 331g | 347gr |
In this comparison we will find some differences, but let's start with the similarities.
Very similar aesthetics
Let's discuss what these two do have in common. fantastic Anbernic consoles.
Let's start with their physical appearance where we will see that they are identical.
- Same size 22.3x9x1.5cm
- Similar weight although it must be said that the RG 557 weighs -347 grams.
- Same placement of the buttons on both the front and the top
- Screen size 5.48 inches, perfect size to play your favorite games
- Battery 5500 mah so we can enjoy our games for a long time.
- 27W fast charging will have it ready again in no time.
One of the differences we will find is when choosing whether we want one color or another, while in the RG 556 we will have it available in transparent blue where we will see its interior and in black, in the RG 557 the availability of colors will be white or transparent purple.
Another difference that we are going to find in the Anbernic RG 557 is the RGB lighting.
In short, as you've read, at first glance they look the same. Do you know which one is your favorite just by looking at it?
If you need more details on their differences, below we'll tell you about their main differences so you can choose between these two spectacular Anbernics.
Powerful processors
First of all, let's talk about their processors.
Here we find the first significant difference, while in the Anbernic RG 556 we find a processor Unisoc Tiger T820 It is very common for Anbernic to use this type of processor but in the RG 557 they wanted to take the leap and have incorporated a MediaTek Dimensity 8300 the same processor that we can find in Xiaomi devices such as the Xiaomi 14T or the POCO X6 Pro, with which you will notice that it is more powerful.
Another difference that we are going to find is that along with these processors in the RG 556 it comes equipped with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory, in the RG 557 since they have put a processor as powerful as the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 it is accompanied with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of internal memory with which you will notice greater speed and more storage so you can download all the games and applications that you like the most.
Starting System
Here we are going to find another of the differences while in the RG 556 it starts under Android 13 RG 557 does so with the help of Android 14.
Supported emulators
Either of these two consoles support emulators as powerful as Play Station 2, Play Station 1, PSP, Game Boy, Dreamcast, MAME, Capcom, Arcade.. in total more than 30 different emulators but also thanks to access to the Play Store you can download games as impressive as Age of Empiries, Genshin Impact, Honor of King….
Summary
After showing you the most significant differences, which one do you prefer? Do you know which one to choose yet?
In short, we're looking at two consoles with very similar looks, ergonomics, and high-quality screens. The main difference between them lies in their processor power. In this battle, the RG 557 wins in power above all else. Thanks to its processor and 12 gigabytes of RAM, you can play practically anything on it.Obviously, the price difference between them is obvious, but if it fits your budget, the Anbernic RG 557 will give you a more modern and powerful console.
You can buy it from our website www.kiboTEK.com with shipping within 24/72 hours from Spain to Europe with a 3-year warranty.
Shipping 24h Spain
Shipping 72h Europe
Shipping 24h Spain
Shipping 72h Europe
Visit our kiboTEK store at 13 Calle Independencia in Vitoria-Gasteiz or 35 Alameda de Urquijo in Bilbao, and we'll be happy to help you.
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