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Anbernic RG405M vs MANGMI AIR X

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General

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Series

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Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

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AX1-04064000-WH, AX1-04064000-BK, AX1-04064000-GB2Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-x.jsRead 15 October 2026Shopify SKUs of the three colour variants. No printed model number was found.

GTIN / EAN

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6978725830001, 6978725830025, 69787258300322Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-x.jsRead 15 October 2026Barcodes of the three Shopify variants.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

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July 20258Press articlethinkcomputers.org/mangmi-unveils-air-x-android-handheld-affordable-gaming-with-snapdragon-662-and-hall-effect-controlsRead 15 October 2026Article dated July 2, 2025 reports the AIR X launch in China at CNY 499 with the final specs. An earlier June 24, 2025 article described different, unconfirmed specs, so it is not used.

Status

Available1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The maker sells the Gray version. The Black options are shown as unavailable in the store data.

Available2Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-x.jsRead 15 October 2026Product page says In stock, ready to ship.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$177.991Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Maker store: regular price $177.99 for the standard version, shown with a sale price. Reviews and the community sheet give the same $178 retail price, with $167.99 for the first 48 hours. The 128 GB and 256 GB microSD bundles cost more. Tax is not included.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Price column: $168 (first 48 hours), $178 (retail).

$89.997Press articleretrohandhelds.gg/mangmi-air-x-lands-in-september-starting-at-79Read 15 October 2026Article dated August 20, 2025: early bird $79.99 and retail price $89.99 after the early bird period. The stored value is the $89.99 retail price. USD, tax treatment not stated, and the maker's shop adds taxes at checkout.9Reviewretrododo.com/mangmi-air-x-review-ps2-gamecube-emulation-that-works-for-under-100Read 15 October 2026Review states RRP $89.99 and early bird $79.99.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Grey1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Specification table: Color Black / Grey. The store options are Gray and Black.2Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405m.jsRead 11 October 2026Store options: Gray and Black.

White, Black, Retro GB2Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-x.jsRead 15 October 2026Colour options White, Black and Retro GB.

Device classiA streaming handheld only plays remote or cloud games

Android handheld1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Android 12 handheld that plays Android games and 20+ emulators.

Android handheld1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Android 14 handheld with built-in controls.

Form factor

Slate1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Single slate body with the controls around the screen on the maker photos.

Slate1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Single landscape body with fixed controls.

Platform and software

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OS family

Android1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Android1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026

OS at launch

Android 121Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Android 141Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026

Latest OS

Anbernic system V1.18 (Android 12)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Store notice: RG405M latest system version V1.18. The page still lists Android 12.

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Built-in game stores

Google Play1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Specification table: Support Android games, and users can download games. The Google Play Store is confirmed by Retro Dodo and Time Extension.4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Play Store already installed.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Games and apps come from the Google Play Store.

Google Play9Reviewretrododo.com/mangmi-air-x-review-ps2-gamecube-emulation-that-works-for-under-100Read 15 October 2026Review states Android 14 with the Google Play Store.

Physical games

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The specification table and accessory list show no game card or disc drive. Games load from internal storage or the TF card.

None1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026The only ports listed are USB-C, a headphone jack and a microSD slot.

Backward compatibility

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Upscaling and frame generationiSupport at system or driver level

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Processor and graphics

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Chip

Unisoc Tiger T6181Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Unisoc Tiger T618 64-bit octa-core.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6621Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 (SM6115).

Chip brand

Other1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

Qualcomm1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026

Core configurationiPhysical CPU cores, including cores reserved by the operating system. P/E labels describe the maker architecture. Source notes identify clocks used only in specific operating modes.

AAnbernic RG405M

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Cortex-A75	2
6	Cortex-A55	2

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20262*A75@2.0GHz + 6*A55@2.0GHz.

BMANGMI AIR X

Physical core count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	Cortex-A73	2.1
4	Cortex-A53	2

Source1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: octa-core 4xA73@2.1GHz and 4xA53@2.0GHz. Qualcomm's own brief says up to 2.0 GHz for the chip. The maker figure for the device is kept. Core types are not stored because the maker does not name Gold and Silver.

CPU cores

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Max CPU clock

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Process

12nm9Spec databasegsmarena.com/zte_axon_20_4g-10601.phpRead 11 October 2026GSMArena lists the Unisoc Tiger T618 chipset as 12 nm. This is the chipset fact, taken from a phone that uses the same SoC.

11nm5Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/snapdragon-662-mobile-platform-product-brief.pdfRead 15 October 2026Product brief: 11 nm Process Technology. The foundry is not named in the brief.

GPU

Arm Mali-G52 MP21Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Maker writes Mali G52@850Mhz. The MP2 core count comes from the community sheet and Retro Catalog.

Qualcomm Adreno 6101Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Tech Specs: Adreno 610@1050Mhz.

GPU architecture

Bifrost10Maker product pagearm.com/products/silicon-ip-multimedia/gpu/mali-g52Read 11 October 2026Arm: Mali-G52 is the second mainstream GPU based on the Bifrost architecture.

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GPU compute unitsiAMD compute units, NVIDIA streaming multiprocessors or Intel Xe-cores. These counts use different architectures and are not directly comparable. The source note names the unit.

28Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026GPU Cores: 2 Cores (Mali-G52 MP2). Unit is Arm Mali shader cores, not AMD compute units.

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GPU max clockiHighest documented GPU operating clock for this device. Source notes say when a value applies only in docked or mains-powered mode.

850MHz1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Mali G52@850Mhz.

1,050MHz1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026

GPU compute (claimed)iMaker-rated FP32 throughput. Mode is named in the source note. Not a game performance benchmark.

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Power modesiDocumented device APU power limits or per-mode clocks. A continuous range may be represented by its two endpoints, identified in source notes. Transient boost power is not substituted for sustained TDP.

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Lowest TDP

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Highest TDP

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Highest TDP on battery

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Custom TDPiYou can set a TDP value, not only presets

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Memory and storage

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RAM

4GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20264GB LPDDR4X@1866Mhz.

4GB1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026

RAM type

LPDDR4X1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Spec image and page: 4GB LPDDR4X.

RAM speediEffective memory transfer rate, not a clock stated in MHz. Source notes identify mode or platform speed limits.

3,732MT/s8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026RAM column: 4 GB LPDDR4X (3732 MT/s). This is twice the 1866 MHz clock the maker states.

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Memory bandwidthiPublished memory bandwidth in decimal GB/s. Source notes identify handheld or docked mode. Do not calculate from rounded speed and bus-width claims.

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StorageiAdvertised internal storage tiers in decimal GB. Convert a published 1 TB or 2 TB tier to 1000 or 2000 GB. Keep a literal published GB number as given. Do not infer usable formatted capacity.

128GB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026128GB eMMC. The 128G and 256G options add a loaded TF card and do not change the internal storage.

64GB1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026

Storage typeiType of the built-in storage. eMCP is a package that holds eMMC flash and RAM, so it is eMMC.

eMMC1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

eMMC1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 202664GB eMMC.

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed storage module, not the maximum supported by the connector.

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Storage slotsiInternal physical storage sockets, including occupied sockets. Interface describes compatible storage. Source notes distinguish the installed drive from slot capability.

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M.2 slots

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Memory card

microSD1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026TF card expansion.

microSD1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Expansion: MicroSD card.

Card speed class

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Max card sizeiLargest card capacity explicitly supported for games. Decimal storage units: 1 TB is 1000 GB. Support for screenshots only does not establish game-storage support.

2TB1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Support TF card expansion, up to 2TB. Stored as 2000 GB.

2TB1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Expansion: MicroSD card, supports up to 2TB (FAT32). Stored as 2000 GB.

Display

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Screen size

4in(10.2 cm)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026The 4-inch IPS touch screen, resolution 640*480.

5.5in(14 cm)1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026

Native resolution

640 × 480px1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

1920 × 1080px1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026

Pixel density

200ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

400.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Native resolution

Aspect ratio

4:34Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Review: 4-inch IPS display, 640 x 480, the 4:3 ratio.

16:91Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Display: 1920 x 1080 FHD (16:9 aspect ratio).

Panel typeiUse the panel type explicitly stated by the source. IPS-level is a maker comparison term. LCD means the maker does not name the LCD subtype.

IPS1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026IPS.

IPS1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026

Native panel orientationiPortrait panels break some games

Landscape1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026640*480 is wider than tall, so the panel is landscape. Retro Catalog also lists it as horizontal.

Landscape1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 20261920 x 1080 is wider than tall and the front product photos show a landscape body.

Screen surfaceiSurface finish or treatment stated by the maker or reviewer. Etched anti-glare glass is not automatically classified as matte.

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Touchscreen

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026IPS touch screen.

Yes1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Display: Touch Enabled: Multi-touch.

Built-in display refresh modesiMaximum built-in display refresh rate for each documented resolution and mode. External displays and dock output have separate fields. Do not copy supported input timings as proven maxima.

AAnbernic RG405M

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
640	480	60

Source7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Refresh Rate 60 Hz at 640 x 480. The maker states no refresh rate.

BMANGMI AIR X

Width (px)	Height (px)	Max (Hz)
1920	1080	60

Source1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Display: Refresh Rate 60Hz at 1920 x 1080.

Max refresh rate

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

60Hz=CalculatedFrom Built-in display refresh modes

Adaptive sync

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VRR lower limit

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)

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400nits1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Display: Brightness 400 nits. Early launch press said 450 nits. The current maker page and spec image say 400 nits. Typical or peak is not stated.

Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iPercentage of the DCI-P3 colour space covered, from 0 to 100. Gamut volume, Display P3 and unspecified P3 are different measurements.

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HDR formats

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Second display

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Controls

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Stick sensoriHow the stick measures its position. Capacitive is only for a stick that senses its position by capacitance. Maker wording such as capacitive sticks often means the sticks sense a resting thumb, which is Touch-sensitive sticks.

Hall effect1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Built-in Hall joystick.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Analog sticks use Hall Effect sensors.

Hall effect1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Controls: 2 x wide-range Hall-effect joysticks with RGB light.

Stick layout

Offset5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Review: left analog stick on top of the D-pad, right analog stick below the face buttons. Staggered sticks.

Symmetric4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/mangmi_air_x_android_retro_gaming_concole_whats_in_the_box.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker photo shows both sticks below the D-pad and the face buttons. This is a symmetric layout.

Touch-sensitive sticksiThe sticks sense a resting thumb. It says nothing about how the stick measures its position, which is Stick sensor.

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Replaceable stick modules

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Trigger sensor

Digital5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026L1/L2 and R1/R2 are in-line buttons on the top edge. Retro Catalog marks analog triggers as not supported.7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature labels: L2/R2 supported, Analog Triggers not supported.

Hall effect1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Controls: L & R Hall-effect trigger.

Trigger stops

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D-pad

Cross8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026D-Pad: Cross, lower placement.

Cross4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/mangmi_air_x_android_retro_gaming_concole_whats_in_the_box.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker photo shows a single cross-shaped D-pad.

Face button labels

Nintendo4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Action buttons use the SNES colour scheme.

Nintendo4Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/mangmi_air_x_android_retro_gaming_concole_whats_in_the_box.jpgRead 15 October 2026Printed X at the top, Y at the left, A at the right and B at the bottom.

Extra rear and grip buttonsiExtra rear or grip buttons and paddles. Excludes shoulder bumpers and triggers (L1/R1/L2/R2), Joy-Con rail SL/SR and system/menu controls.

04Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026The back has rubber grips only. Shoulder buttons are on the top edge.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Back has rubber bumpers. No rear buttons. Four in-line shoulder buttons on the top.

01Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026The full Controls list names no rear buttons or paddles. The Back button is a system key below the left stick. The shoulder bumpers and Hall triggers are excluded.

Trackpads

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System-level remappingiRemap buttons without support in the game

Yes4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026The quick menu swaps between Xbox and Switch mode, which changes the A/B layout. This is a system-level preset and not free reassignment of every button.

Yes1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026M Space Customized Game Launcher lists Key Mapping and Game Sidebar. Droix describes mapping physical controls to on-screen buttons.

System buttons

Power, Volume +, Volume -, Home, Start, Select4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Top edge volume buttons and power button. Plastic start and select buttons below the right stick.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Start and Select under the right stick. Home button on the left near the screen.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Extra buttons: Power, Volume +-, Home.

Power, Volume up, Volume down, Home, Back, Select, Start1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Controls list: Back button, Home button, Select button, Start button, Volume control buttons, Power switch. Volume up and down are the two volume buttons.

Detached controller connectioniWireless connection used after the controllers are detached. Does not describe the attached controller contacts.

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Controller mouse sensoriA controller works as a mouse on a desk

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Fingerprint

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Motion and feedback

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Gyroscope

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Six-axis gyroscopic sensor.

Yes1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Controls: 6-axis G-sensor, also marketed as a six-axis gyroscope.

RumbleiUse the maker feedback wording. Generic haptic feedback is not automatically labelled HD haptics. Trigger rumble is separate from adaptive trigger resistance.

Rumble1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Vibration motor.

Rumble12Retailer pagedroix.net/product/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Retailer spec text lists dual vibration motors. The maker page does not mention vibration. Retro Catalog also tags the device as having vibration. Stored as generic rumble.13Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Vibration/rumble is listed as a feature tag with no detail.

RGB lighting

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Yes1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026RGB Hall joysticks with 16.7 million colors and four modes.

Measured

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Brightness (measured)iCentre, full white, SDR. Measured by a reviewer

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Contrast ratio (measured)i1000 means 1000:1. Measured by a reviewer

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iMeasured DCI-P3 area coverage, from 0 to 100. Do not substitute gamut volume, Display P3 or unspecified P3. Test method belongs in source notes.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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PWM frequency (measured)iOnly when the reviewer found PWM flicker

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3DMark Time Spy graphics (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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3DMark Steel Nomad Light (measured)iRuns on Windows, Android and Arm. Measured by a reviewer

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3DMark Wild Life Extreme (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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115points11Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-air-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026DROIX 3DMark table gives Wild Life Extreme 115 and Sling Shot 1,980.

Cinebench 2024 single-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-core (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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AnTuTu (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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256,886points11Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-air-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026DROIX benchmark table gives 256,886. The AnTuTu version is not stated.

Game frame rates (measured)iReviewer measurements only. Each row preserves resolution, preset and power settings when stated. In-game and driver frame generation are identified in source notes.

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Memory card read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Battery runtime per test (measured)iReviewer runtime tests only. Exact time conversions are allowed. Source notes identify brightness, game, power mode and settings. Missing conditions are not inferred.

AAnbernic RG405M

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	Demanding games, not named	6

Source4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Reviewer says they would easily pull around 6 hours from one charge when playing pretty demanding games. Approximate. Brightness, game and settings are not stated.

BMANGMI AIR X

Test	Game	Hours (h)
Gaming	PSP game at 2x resolution, performance mode off, fan silent, Wi-Fi on, volume 10%	3.02
Gaming	PSP game at 2x resolution, performance mode on, fan silent, Wi-Fi on, volume 10%	2.77
Gaming	3DS game, performance mode off, fan silent, Wi-Fi on, volume 10%	4.75
Gaming	3DS game, performance mode on, fan silent, Wi-Fi on, volume 10%	3.33
Gaming	Game Boy game, fan silent, Wi-Fi on, volume 10%	6.67
Max load	AnTuTu loop, performance profile, max fan	4.5

Source10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/mangmi-air-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026Tested 100% to 0% at 100% brightness, Wi-Fi on, volume 10%, fan on silent. PSP at 2x gave 181 min without performance mode and 166 min with it. 3DS gave 285 min without and 200 min with. Game Boy gave 400 min. Joey notes 50% brightness gave nearly identical PSP results. Brightness in nits is not stated and the game titles are not named. The review used a launch unit that the review lists at 450 nits.11Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-air-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026DROIX battery test: AnTuTu loop, full screen brightness, max fan, performance profile, about 4 hours 30 minutes.

Shortest gaming test runtime (measured)iShortest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally heaviest game or worst possible use.

6h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

2.77h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Longest gaming test runtime (measured)iLongest runtime among the stored gaming tests. This does not identify the globally lightest game or best possible use.

6h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

6.67h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test (measured)

Video runtime (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured 0 to 100% charge time. Source notes identify the charger, device operating state and test conditions.

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100min10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/mangmi-air-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says about 100 minutes from 0 to 100%. The charger is not stated.

Power draw gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise per mode (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

AAnbernic RG405M

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BMANGMI AIR X

Power mode	Noise (dB(A))
Quiet fan setting	40
Extreme fan setting	50

Source11Reviewdroix.net/blogs/mangmi-air-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026DROIX says it measured around 40dB on the quiet fan setting and around 50dB on the extreme setting. The weighting, the distance and the load are not stated, so the load is left out.

Max fan noise (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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50dB(A)=CalculatedFrom Fan noise per mode (measured)

Fan noise while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Back surface under load (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Grips under load (measured)iWhere the hands rest. Measured by a reviewer

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Chip temperature while gaming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Stick tests (measured)iReviewer tests of the built-in sticks. Method, firmware, calibration and transport settings belong in source notes.

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Speaker loudness (measured)iAt max volume. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Audio

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SpeakersiBuilt-in speaker drivers on the handheld, with its controllers attached. Excludes speakers in a separate dock or headset.

24Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Dual speakers on the bottom edge.8Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Speaker column: Dual Stereo, bottom facing.

21Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Audio: Dual speakers.

Speaker direction

Bottom-firing4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Bottom edge: headphone jack, SD card slot and dual speakers.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Lower edge holds the downward-firing speakers, a headphone jack and a micro-SD slot.

Bottom-firing10Reviewjoeysretrohandhelds.com/reviews/mangmi-air-x-reviewRead 15 October 2026Review says the speakers are down firing, with two slits on each side at the bottom.

Audio features

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MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones on the handheld. Mono audio or an array name alone does not prove a capsule count.

Not available

11Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Audio: Built-in microphone, singular.

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Support 3.5mm stereo earphones.

Yes1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Ports: 1 x 3.5mm headphone / headset jack.

Ports and dock

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PortsiPhysical connectors on the handheld and its attached controllers. Controller charging-only ports count. Separate dock connectors belong in dock_ports.

AAnbernic RG405M

Type	Count	Side
USB-C	1	Top
3.5 mm audio	1	Bottom
microSD card	1	Bottom

Source4Reviewretrododo.com/anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Top: USB-C port, volume buttons, LED and power button. Bottom: headphone jack, SD card slot and dual speakers. No ports or buttons on the sides.5Reviewretrohandhelds.gg/rh-reviews-the-anbernic-rg405mRead 11 October 2026Upper edge: in-line L1/L2, cooling vent, USB-C/DC port, volume rocker, power button, R1/R2. Sides carry no buttons or features.6Reviewtimeextension.com/reviews/anbernic-rg405m-ps2-and-gamecube-emulation-that-fits-in-your-pocketRead 11 October 2026Top: power button, volume rocker, USB-C port, air vent. Bottom: 3.5mm headphone socket and MicroSD slot.

BMANGMI AIR X

Type	Version	Count	Side	Max charging input (W)
USB-C	USB 3.1	1	Bottom	15
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available
microSD card	Not available	1	Bottom	Not available

Source1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Ports: 1 x USB 3.1 Type-C port, 1 x 3.5mm jack, 1 x microSD card reader. Side from Droix and Joey's Retro Handhelds. The Type-C port is the only charging port, so the 15W figure is its charging input.

USB-C ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

1=CalculatedFrom Ports

USB4 or Thunderbolt

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USB-C charging

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15W=CalculatedFrom Ports

Video outiVideo output available at a device connector with a direct cable or adapter. A console that requires its proprietary dock is documented through dock_output_max.

No7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature labels: Video Out not supported. The listing also says it cannot be connected to external monitors. The maker's wireless projection is screen casting, not a connector output.

Not available

Max external displayiHighest documented external resolution and its maximum refresh rate. Do not combine a resolution and refresh rate taken from different modes.

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External GPU

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Dock

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Max output through dock

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Dock ports

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 20262.4/5G WIFI 802.11a/b/g/n/ac. Bluetooth 5.0.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 2.4G+5G.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Wi-Fi 5 2.4G+5G.

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

5.01Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0.

NFC

Not available

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Cellular

No7Spec databaseretrocatalog.com/retro-handhelds/rg-405mRead 11 October 2026Feature label: Mobile Data not supported.

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Network

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Battery and charging

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Battery energyiEnergy rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Source notes name hardware revisions.

Not available

19.25Wh1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Computed from the stated 5000 mAh at 3.85 V: 5.0 Ah x 3.85 V = 19.25 Wh. The maker does not print a Wh figure.

Battery capacityiCharge rating of the handheld battery. Excludes batteries in detachable controllers and docks. Different battery voltages are not directly comparable.

4,500mAh1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Li-polymer battery 4500 mAh. The maker gives no watt-hour figure or voltage in text.

5,000mAh1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Power: Lithium-ion 5000mAh/3.85V.

Claimed battery lifeiA range like 2 to 6.5 hours is one row with both values

AAnbernic RG405M

Hours (h)
7

Source1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Battery life 7 hours. No game, brightness or power mode is stated.

BMANGMI AIR X

Hours (h)
8

Source1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Product page: up to 8 hours* on a single charge. The asterisk has no footnote on the page and no use case is stated.

Battery life (claimed, min)

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Battery life (claimed, max)

7h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Wired chargingiMaximum supported charging input explicitly stated for the device. It is not automatically the wattage printed on the included adapter.

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15W1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Power: Supports 15W charging.

Charging standards

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Charge 0 to 100 % (claimed)

120min1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Charging 2 hours. The maker gives no charger or starting charge, so this is a nominal claim.

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Charge limitiStops charging early to protect the battery

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Bypass chargingiRuns from the charger without cycling the battery

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Charger in box

No1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Accessories: USB charging cable, giftbox, user manual, screen protector. No power adapter is listed.

No1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026The packing list has a cable and no power adapter.

Included chargeriRated output power of the supplied adapter. This may exceed the handheld charging limit. Store per sold configuration when bundles differ.

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Cooling

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Fans

08Spec databasedocs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1irg60f9qsZOkhp0cwOU7Cy4rJQeyusEUzTNQzhoTYTURead 11 October 2026Cooling column: ventilation cutouts and a heat shield. No fan is listed.

11Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Cooling: Single-fan active cooling.

Vapor chamber

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Custom fan curveiUser can set fan speed against temperature. A fixed preset or manual fan-speed slider alone does not qualify.

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Build

None of 3 known

Built-in kickstand

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Dust and water rating

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User-replaceable parts

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Dimensions and weight

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DimensionsiExternal dimensions with supplied controllers attached. Width is left to right, height is top to bottom in handheld use and depth is the maximum front-to-back extent, including fixed protruding controls. Leave depth missing when only unqualified chassis thickness is published. A clamshell is measured closed, as makers publish it. Width is left to right, height is front to back of the closed device and depth is the closed thickness.

Width163Height76mm(6.4 × 3 in)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Console specification: length 16.3 cm, width 7.6 cm, height 1.59 cm. Stored as width 163 mm and height 76 mm. The 15.9 mm is not qualified (body or maximum depth), so depth is left out.

Width203.47Height87.39mm(8 × 3.4 in)1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Spec image and page: 203.47 x 87.39 x 16.80mm. The page labels it (H x W x D), but the body is landscape, so 203.47 is width and 87.39 is height. The 16.80 mm value has no stated maximum including grips and sticks, so depth is left out.

WeightiWhole handheld with the supplied controllers attached, without a dock or carrying case. A detachable battery pack that ships with the handheld is attached. Approximate maker figures are identified in source notes.

260g(9.2 oz)1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Console weight 0.260 kg. Retro Catalog gives 265 g. The maker figure is used.

286g(10.1 oz)1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026Spec image and page: 286g.

Weight without controllersiHandheld body only, without detachable controllers, dock or carrying case.

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Certifications

None of 2 known

Game compatibility programme

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FCC ID

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

RG405M handheld, Type-C charging cable, User manual, Screen protector1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026Accessories list. The giftbox is retail packaging. The microSD card in the bundle versions is left out of the standard version.

AIR X handheld, USB-A to USB-C cable, Tempered glass screen protector, User manual1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026What's in the Box: AIR X Handheld, USB-A to USB-C Cable, Tempered Glass Screen Protector, User Manual.

Carrying case

None1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026No case in the accessories list.

None1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026The packing list has no case. Early bird orders got a free carrying case as a promotion.

Links

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Product page

anbernic.com/products/rg405m1Maker product pageanbernic.com/products/rg405mRead 11 October 2026

mangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-x1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026

Spec sheet

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cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/air_x_specs_upate.jpg3Maker product pagecdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0900/8529/4447/files/air_x_specs_upate.jpgRead 15 October 2026Maker Specifications image for the AIR X.

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year3Maker product pageanbernic.com/pages/refund-policyRead 11 October 2026Anbernic store terms: commodity warranty period 12 months from receipt. Applies to purchases from anbernic.com.

1year1Maker product pagemangmi.com/products/mangmi-air-xRead 15 October 2026FAQ: AIR X includes a 1-year limited warranty covering manufacturing defects. The region is not named.

Both are also in the API. Back to all handheld consoles.