The main difference between the PowKiddy RGB30 and the TRIMUI Smart Pro is the screen shape.
The PowKiddy RGB30 has a 1:1 screen and the TRIMUI Smart Pro a 16:9 one, so different systems fill each.
Other differences
- The TRIMUI Smart Pro has a 4.96 inch screen against 4.0 inches on the PowKiddy RGB30.
- The PowKiddy RGB30 connects to a TV; the TRIMUI Smart Pro cannot.
- The PowKiddy RGB30 runs on the RockChip RK3566, the TRIMUI Smart Pro on the Allwinner A133 Plus.
Which is better
Which fits in a pocket better?
PowKiddy RGB30The PowKiddy RGB30 (145 x 86.5 x 18 mm, 207 g). The TRIMUI Smart Pro is 188 x 80 x 17 mm, 231 g. Neither fits a jeans pocket; think jacket pocket or bag.
Which is better for PS2 games, the PowKiddy RGB30 or the TRIMUI Smart Pro?
NeitherNeither is built for PS2. They score 10 and 0 out of 100.
Which costs less?
TRIMUI Smart ProThe TRIMUI Smart Pro, at about $70 at launch against $90. Prices today vary by store and the used market.
Which is better for GBA games?
TieBoth run GBA at full speed and fill about the same share of the screen with even pixels: 67% of the PowKiddy RGB30's screen at 3x, 67% of the TRIMUI Smart Pro's screen at 4x.
Which has the bigger battery?
TRIMUI Smart ProThe TRIMUI Smart Pro, at 5,000 mAh against 4,100 mAh. That is capacity only: the chips differ, and the heavier the system you play, the faster either one drains.
Side by side
| PowKiddy RGB30 | TRIMUI Smart Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | $90 | $70 |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Nov 2023 |
| Plays well up to | Dreamcast | Dreamcast |
| Shape | Horizontal | Horizontal |
| Software | Linux | Linux |
| Chip | RockChip RK3566 | Allwinner A133 Plus |
| Memory | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Screen | 4.0 inch IPS 1:1 | 4.96 inch IPS 16:9 |
| Resolution | 720 x 720 | 1280 x 720 |
| Battery | 4,100 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Weight | 207 g | 231 g |
| Size | 145 x 86.5 x 18 mm | 188 x 80 x 17 mm |
| Analog sticks | Double, symmetrical | Double, symmetrical |
| L2 and R2 | Yes, side by side | Yes, stacked |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Video out | Yes | No |
| Headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
Green marks the better value where one is clearly better. Prices are launch prices.
Emulation
- PowKiddy RGB30TRIMUI Smart Pro
- Game Boy
- NES
- Genesis
- GBA
- SNES
- PS1
- DS
- N64
- Dreamcast
- PSP
- Saturn
- GameCube
- 3DS
- PS2
100 means the system runs at full speed with no known issues.
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