Thank you for making this comparison video. You pointed out some things that I didn't know. One of those things is that the H's screen is meaningfully dimmer at max brightness than the Mini's. Another is that the H is truly the more comfortable to use of these two. $200 is a large investment in what is fundamentally a toy. I want to make sure that I get it right the first time. These sorts of videos, even the parts that you yourself might feel are a bit nit-picky, are important to informing a good buying decision. One man's nit-pick is another man's deal breaker. I appreciate that you covered pretty much every aspect of these two units as thoroughly as you did.
@@mattdavis9601 thank you for seeing it that way! I chose to not get to into gameplay as the video would have been an hour long ! I didn’t decide a winner cause some things are very subjective but these handhelds feels like they were made to compete against one another so I thought I’d make a video even if it is highly niche and most people won’t watch
I would absolutely go with the H. Having a 4in screen makes such a huge difference to me after having my 405m with the 4in screen. I hope companies continue to make 4:3 aspect ratio devices. They just make the most sense for playing these retro games.
Thank you I already decided and got the H the mini to small I don’t care about the screen difference or a bit more performance. I just wanted to watch to show support I appreciate you 😊
Gotta say it's not too small for me - everything is very readable because we're talking about platforms that were targeting 480p. Infact if you run at native resolution instead of upscaling it can actually look pretty ugly. But it depends on your eyes, I'm always happy with a small phone too. I do wish it had an extra .3 inches to the screen, and there is room for it; but the idea that any text isn't readable for PS2 / GCN hasn't been true for me with any game.
I used to be team 405m, until I got the Mini for $167. I was one of its biggest detractors, the screen is too small, it's too bulky to fit in my pocket. But, after holding it, I found neither to be the case. Seeing the OLED screen in person, combined with the high resolution it can go up to on GC and PS2 atleast 2x/3x provides alot of clarity and sharpness. If the 406H had smaller joysticks or overall footprint I would consider it, but it's not the sequel to the 405m we all wanted
Another RG405M owner here… went for the RP5 this time. Had the RG406H been an M, I would’ve gone for that instead. But plastic vs plastic, there was only going to be one winner.
Super helpful video. I have the mini. It’s premium for sure but feels a bit on the small side. I think the 406h would be more comfortable with the bulkier size to hold.
Personally I will go for a RG406H. Retroid doesn't even ships to Mexico as of recent launches and I'm pretty sure I will be able to get the H for around $150 or $140 on a good AliExpress sale. More importantly I think the H has a better form factor and size at least for my needs.
Sub for sure. Nice video. I'm stuck between the two. I have really good eyesight, so I dont think the screen size will be a problem. It sounds like it's gonna come down to a difference in comfortability and power. I can't decide :( . Is the rp mini that much less comfortable?
The issue with the 720P display is it doesn't integer scale for most retro games which mostly are 240p or 480p. This can give uneven pixel scaling, rippling when scrolling, and artifacts on pixel art.
@@andersonlzc Yeah but 720P is terrible for running Dreamcast, Gamecube, PS2. 480P is perfect for those (exact match) plus all 240p games. 480p covers the most systems with an integer scale option. The only ones it is not the best for is PSP or GBA (passible with GBA though) but then again those are not great on any 4:3 screen as the image will be too small with big borders due to aspect ratio.
@@davec7641You said "most" retro games, while it's actually only 3 systems (DC, PS2 and GC). 720p is also perfect fit for GBA, unlike 480p screen. And for those 3 systems, almost all the powerful retro handhelds equipped with 1080p screen, and rarely anyone care to use integer scaling for those systems, so it's actually a non factor for most people.
tastes are different I didn't like Anbernic 406h because its oled screen is great, snapdragon is great, d-pad is great, now I have a 3.5 screen nintendo 3ds and I don't think I will be disappointed when I switch to 3.7 screen oled
The retroid pocket 5 mini resolution is 1280x928 and not 1280x960 so even though the amoled screen has great colours, everything scales like garbage and looks terrible to me
stick placement is everything. Everyone should be on xbox style at this point. Its nonsensical that they are still making models with both sticks on the bottom. I actually use the sticks for my SNES and Genesis games as its more comfortable for long sessions sitting somewhere like an airport or office.
Thank you for making this comparison video. You pointed out some things that I didn't know. One of those things is that the H's screen is meaningfully dimmer at max brightness than the Mini's. Another is that the H is truly the more comfortable to use of these two.
$200 is a large investment in what is fundamentally a toy. I want to make sure that I get it right the first time. These sorts of videos, even the parts that you yourself might feel are a bit nit-picky, are important to informing a good buying decision. One man's nit-pick is another man's deal breaker. I appreciate that you covered pretty much every aspect of these two units as thoroughly as you did.
@@mattdavis9601 thank you for seeing it that way! I chose to not get to into gameplay as the video would have been an hour long ! I didn’t decide a winner cause some things are very subjective but these handhelds feels like they were made to compete against one another so I thought I’d make a video even if it is highly niche and most people won’t watch
Great comparison, man! Stubbs
Love the support on offer, great to see the sense of community. This and Derek's comparison of the 556 with the RP5 go hand in hand.
Good video, Todd. Nice to see new channels with great production quality and knowledge. Keep it up, man.
@@mrm9229 thanks man I still need to step it up if I wanna compete
I would absolutely go with the H. Having a 4in screen makes such a huge difference to me after having my 405m with the 4in screen. I hope companies continue to make 4:3 aspect ratio devices. They just make the most sense for playing these retro games.
Thank you I already decided and got the H the mini to small I don’t care about the screen difference or a bit more performance. I just wanted to watch to show support I appreciate you 😊
The rp mini has way more performance and power than the rg406h but the 406h is still a good choice
Same decision for me
Same here. Got the 406V but returned it because it's not really comfortable if you are laying on the bed (for games that need the sticks).
Gotta say it's not too small for me - everything is very readable because we're talking about platforms that were targeting 480p. Infact if you run at native resolution instead of upscaling it can actually look pretty ugly.
But it depends on your eyes, I'm always happy with a small phone too.
I do wish it had an extra .3 inches to the screen, and there is room for it; but the idea that any text isn't readable for PS2 / GCN hasn't been true for me with any game.
I used to be team 405m, until I got the Mini for $167. I was one of its biggest detractors, the screen is too small, it's too bulky to fit in my pocket. But, after holding it, I found neither to be the case. Seeing the OLED screen in person, combined with the high resolution it can go up to on GC and PS2 atleast 2x/3x provides alot of clarity and sharpness. If the 406H had smaller joysticks or overall footprint I would consider it, but it's not the sequel to the 405m we all wanted
I think it’s more meant to be a wider RG Cube. Given their quick release schedule, I wouldn’t be surprised if they had an RG406M in the pipeline.
Another RG405M owner here… went for the RP5 this time. Had the RG406H been an M, I would’ve gone for that instead. But plastic vs plastic, there was only going to be one winner.
Was torn between these two went with the Anbernic despite being similar in price due to the bigger screen and matte plastic rather than glossy.
Good job bud, I enjoyed your comparison and it helped me out
This is the video I needed to see. I think I'm going with the Anbernic.
A long upload maybe, but a fun & informative journey all the way! 👍
If the rg 406h had a sd865... it would have been perfect imo.
Thank you my kind sir, your kids are greatly appreciated and very helpful 👊👊💯
Great comparison, Todd.
If only the RG406H D-Pad was on top I would go for that.
Super helpful video. I have the mini. It’s premium for sure but feels a bit on the small side. I think the 406h would be more comfortable with the bulkier size to hold.
Great insight. Looking forward to the 406h myself....
great compariso man
0:33 Thank You for making this point Todd!
How about making a review rg406h vs retroid pocket 5?
Arent they about $80 difference ?
Good stuff! Now I wanna see the rp5 vs the o2 portal 😅
@@jqweary might have to crowd fund to afford the portal
I got the screen protector, it's ok. It doesn't negativity affect usage
@@Veddy74 good to know ! Mine should be here tomorrow …
Personally I will go for a RG406H. Retroid doesn't even ships to Mexico as of recent launches and I'm pretty sure I will be able to get the H for around $150 or $140 on a good AliExpress sale. More importantly I think the H has a better form factor and size at least for my needs.
Sub for sure. Nice video. I'm stuck between the two. I have really good eyesight, so I dont think the screen size will be a problem. It sounds like it's gonna come down to a difference in comfortability and power. I can't decide :( . Is the rp mini that much less comfortable?
Got both, prefer the 406H overall. Can't go wrong with either.
I would say not the mini but the RP 5.
The issue with the 720P display is it doesn't integer scale for most retro games which mostly are 240p or 480p. This can give uneven pixel scaling, rippling when scrolling, and artifacts on pixel art.
720p are perfect for 240p. Also, GBA and PSP does integer scaling
@@andersonlzc Yeah but 720P is terrible for running Dreamcast, Gamecube, PS2. 480P is perfect for those (exact match) plus all 240p games. 480p covers the most systems with an integer scale option. The only ones it is not the best for is PSP or GBA (passible with GBA though) but then again those are not great on any 4:3 screen as the image will be too small with big borders due to aspect ratio.
@@davec7641You said "most" retro games, while it's actually only 3 systems (DC, PS2 and GC). 720p is also perfect fit for GBA, unlike 480p screen.
And for those 3 systems, almost all the powerful retro handhelds equipped with 1080p screen, and rarely anyone care to use integer scaling for those systems, so it's actually a non factor for most people.
is there any retro console that can play up to saturn/ acrades, and small like a GBA Micro?
not quite as small as a micro but there are some coming in close to as small as a gbc
I'd love an RG 406h with at least 2 extra macroable buttons and the power to play all ps2 games
how sweet would the 406 be in a glass front OG GB brick form factor with it's 4" screen
But there is a vertical version of it - 406V
Rly wanted the mini but wished for analog on top than dpad
Ian, this that you?
cool shirt
@@shaznilizharbinkaili6191 thanks it cost $40 at a show last month 😅
tastes are different I didn't like Anbernic 406h because its oled screen is great, snapdragon is great, d-pad is great, now I have a 3.5 screen nintendo 3ds and I don't think I will be disappointed when I switch to 3.7 screen oled
I hope we smaller Android devices next year.
between the two of them, I bought the rp5
Show us how pocketable by putting in your pocket.
@@vidgamplay the retroid is 3x as much more pocketable
The retroid pocket 5 mini resolution is 1280x928 and not 1280x960 so even though the amoled screen has great colours, everything scales like garbage and looks terrible to me
What’s the biggest ambernic?
Technically the win600 but I’d stay clear away from that thing
@ so what’s the best of their largest…I’m like you I need it bigger for my eyesight
@ the rg556 it has the same performance as the 406h in this video only draw back is worse thumb sticks
@ thank you!
Sorry ToddTronics I'm buying the RG406H the RP Mini feels like a less thought out and compressed RP5.
11:20 I hear nothing
406 V over both
stick placement is everything. Everyone should be on xbox style at this point. Its nonsensical that they are still making models with both sticks on the bottom. I actually use the sticks for my SNES and Genesis games as its more comfortable for long sessions sitting somewhere like an airport or office.
Not everyone agrees with you. I want a device to play everything on, and to that end d-pad up top is the better design.
Why cant they give us a good d pad!?!?
@@ZackSilver77 I actually find them both to be good the anbernic one is actually borderline great
@ToddTronics does it pass the contra test? Seems to be impossible with most handhelds to have a 100% accurate result
Just get both they are cheap enough that’s what I do
406h, the mini is too pricey much more expensive than the 4 pro, might as well just by the 5 than to get mini with just extra $20