The main difference between the Miyoo Mini and the RG-280V is the chip.
The Miyoo Mini runs on the SigmaStar SSD202D, the RG-280V on the Ingenic JZ4770.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
Miyoo MiniThe Miyoo Mini (65 x 93.5 x 18 mm, 106 g). The RG-280V is 78 x 89 x 18 mm, 125 g. Both fit a jeans pocket.
Which is better for PS2 games, the Miyoo Mini or the RG-280V?
NeitherNeither plays PS2 games.
Which costs less?
Miyoo MiniThe Miyoo Mini, at about $52 at launch against $70. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
RG-280VThe RG-280V. GBA games fill 100% of the RG-280V's screen at 2x, a perfect fit with even pixels, against 50% of the Miyoo Mini's screen at 2x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TieAbout the same: 2,000 and 2,100 mAh.
Side by side
| Miyoo Mini | RG-280V | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $52 | $70 |
| Released | Dec 2021 | Nov 2020 |
| Plays well up to | DS | PS1 |
| Shape | Vertical | Vertical |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | SigmaStar SSD202D | Ingenic JZ4770 |
| Memory | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Screen | 2.8 inch IPS 4:3 | 2.8 inch IPS 4:3 |
| Resolution | 640 x 480 | 320 x 480 |
| Battery | 2,000 mAh | 2,100 mAh |
| Weight | 106 g | 125 g |
| Size | 65 x 93.5 x 18 mm | 78 x 89 x 18 mm |
| Analog sticks | None | None |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, side by side |
| Wi-Fi | No | No |
| Video out | No | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- Miyoo MiniRG-280V
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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