The ANBERNIC RG 477M Android 14 laptop is priced quite attractively, and thanks to its powerful MediaTek processor, it can emulate all kinds of machines.
Inside its CNC-machined aluminum chassis lies the Mediatek Dimensity 8300 octa-core SoC, which features a powerful GPU designed for gaming as its standout feature. This device can emulate all 16-bit and 32-bit consoles, as well as arcade machines, and is even said to be capable of running some Nintendo Switch titles.
Its operating system is Android 14, so we’ll need to use emulators designed for this OS or alternatives like RetroArch.
ANBERNIC RG 477M Specifications
The powerful MediaTek Dimensity 8300 SoC, manufactured on a 4nm process, powers this handheld console. This chip is an octa-core processor featuring 1 ARM Cortex-A715 core clocked at 3.35 GHz, 3 ARM Cortex-A715 cores clocked at 3 GHz, and 4 ARM Cortex-A510 cores clocked at 2.0 GHz. The GPU is a Mali-G615 MC6 and includes support for AV1 and HDR10. Finally, for artificial intelligence tasks, it features an APU 780 NPU, and the chip is cooled by a fan.
The RAM is on par with its SoC, featuring 8/12 GB of LPDDR5. For storage, it offers 128/256 GB of high-speed UFS and a microSD card slot supporting up to 2 TB for storing games.
Other features
The display features a 4.7-inch LTPS touchscreen with OCA lamination, a 120 Hz refresh rate, 500 nits of brightness, and a resolution of 1280 x 960 pixels. The battery is 5300 mAh, capable of lasting up to 7–8 hours of gameplay depending on power requirements. It charges via a USB Type-C port with fast charging up to 27 W, and for wireless connectivity, it features Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
As for controls on the ANBERNIC RG 477M, it features a layout with an analog D-pad, two 3D Hall-effect joysticks, four triggers, Start, Select, Reset, and a function key. The connectors include a USB-C port with DisplayPort video output, a microSD card reader, and a 3.5 mm audio jack. This device features a vibration motor, gamepad support, and two speakers.
Best price
- The ANBERNIC RG 477M is available on sale on AliExpress starting at around €225 with free shipping using one of these discounts codes.